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WildBrain expands Pokémon FAST channel footprint

WildBrain, a specialist in kids’ and family entertainment, and The Pokémon Company International, are expanding the reach of their single-IP Pokémon channel through new launches around the world on a number of FAST platforms. WildBrain has launched three new Pokémon channels this year in the US on LG Channels, The Roku Channel and Vizio WatchFree+, […]

February 5, 2026By Nik Roseveare

S4C seeking new Board members

S4C, the Welsh language public broadcaster, has announced that it is searching for two new non-executive members to join its Board.  The recruitment process is being led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, with appointments made by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. S4C is seeking people” with a broad range of skills and experience, […]

February 5, 2026

Tubi expands Nielsen partnership

Tubi, Fox Corporation’s ad-supported streaming service, and Nielsen, thee specialist in audience measurement, have announced expanded strategic measurement as part of a new, multiyear partnership. Tubi now has access to Nielsen’s Audience Measurement and Streaming Platform Ratings, a view of how audiences engage with both subscription and ad-supported streaming services. Additionally, Tubi can access Nielsen’s […]

February 5, 2026

India: Goldmines Play on Prime Video

Prime Video has India has onboarded Goldmines Play as an add-on subscription. Goldmines Play, the streaming service from Goldmines Telefilms, the Indian content aggregator and television broadcaster, offers Prime Video customers across India a library of curated South Indian films dubbed in Hindi, along with evergreen Hindi classics. Customers in India can now subscribe to […]

February 5, 2026

NEM Dubrovnik adds more exhibitor space

NEM Dubrovnik 2026, taking place from June 8th to 11th in Croatia, is introducing the Adriatic Area as a new networking and meeting location after the Sunset Area and Mare Area were fully sold out. Buyers and decision-makers will have the opportunity to arrange meetings with leading distributors and broadcasters in one place. The Adriatic […]

February 5, 2026

ITV to trial in-game ads during Six Nations

ITV is set to trial in-game ‘picture-in-picture ads’ for the first time during the opening fixture of the Six Nations Championship on February 5th when France takes on Ireland at Stade de France. The UK commercial broadcaster’s new rights deal includes the option to air two split-screen adverts before a scrum is set (one in […]

February 4, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Samsung TV Plus opens up to Amazon DSP across Europe

Samsung Ads has announced it will provide marketers with direct programmatic access to its Samsung TV Plus ad inventory through Amazon DSP. The integration is already launched in the US and Canada and is now available in Europe. Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free AVoD service, offers over 3,500 free channels across 30 territories globally, plus […]

February 4, 2026

ITV reports biggest ever streaming month

ITV has reported that January 2026 was officially its biggest ever month for streaming, recording 383 million streams, surpassing the previous record of 375 million set in June 2024 after the Men’s Euro football tournament. The milestone was driven by particularly strong performances from soap, reality and drama, with ITV noting its continued lead as […]

February 4, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Sky announces price hikes; Uswitch reacts

Sky has announced that annual price increases will occur this April for broadband and TV customers taking out a contract from today (February 4th). Sky broadband customers will see a hike of £3 to their monthly bills, whilst Sky’s pay-TV services will be subject to a £1 increase per month for the Sky Cinema channel […]

February 4, 2026

Nielsen launches co-viewing pilot programme for Super Bowl

Nielsen is piloting a new methodology enhancement to more accurately account for co-viewing. The TV audience measurement specialist says this will better reflect the total viewership for programming – in particular live events.  The pilot programme will launch in the US with Super Bowl LX on NBC on February 8th and continue for high-profile sports […]

February 4, 2026