DirecTV, along with EchoStar, have raised concerns about the recently announced dismissal of Fubo’s claims against Venu and its shareholders and the lifting of the preliminary injunction that blocked the launch of Venu pending a full review of the claims against it. The Court issued its preliminary injunction after concluding that Venu and its shareholders […]
Disney Advertising, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, has shared its estimated global and domestic ad-supported monthly active users (MAU) numbers, cumulative across its streaming portfolio, and its detailed calculation methodology. At CES, President of Global Advertising, Rita Ferro, revealed that the company’s ad-supported monthly active users have reached an estimated 157 million globally, […]
Netflix and WWE have revealed that the debut episode of RAW on Netflix performed strongly, with the January 6th programme capturing 4.9 million Live+1 views globally. The inaugural event on Netflix averaged 2.6 million households (Live+SD) in the US, according to VideoAmp, which is 116 per cent higher than RAW’s average 2024 US audience of […]
Paramount Global and Comcast have announced the renewal of their US distribution agreements to continue delivering Paramount’s portfolio of broadcast, entertainment, news and sports brands across Xfinity platforms. The multi-year deals feature ongoing carriage of Paramount’s networks, including CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network and more. Comcast subscribers will also retain access to […]
Liftoff’s 2025 Non-Gaming Ad Monetisation Trends Report reveals ad revenue for non-gaming apps has doubled year-on-year, growing by 116 per cent. For entertainment apps specifically, revenue growth has nearly tripled as entertainment publishers embrace ad monetisation alongside paid subscriptions. Liftoff’s report is based on data from the Vungle Exchange, from 159 billion ad impressions and […]
M6 Group is continuing to develop its M6+ streaming platform and is extending its accessibility to connected televisions receiving DTT, thanks to HbbTV technology. M6+ will be accessible in France via the M6, W9 and 6ter channels and will provide free access to the entire programme catalogue. Compatible with HbbTV 2.0 televisions (post-2021), the service […]
Streaming services and the retail-led vinyl revival pushed UK music consumption and recorded music revenues in 2024 to a 20-year high and an all-time record, exceeding the pinnacle of the CD era, according to annual figures released by digital entertainment and retail association ERA. Consumption reached the equivalent of 201.4 million albums a year. Streaming […]
Media Partners Asia (MPA) has released its 2025 report on the Asia-Pacific video and broadband market, revealing major growth drivers and significant shifts in the industry landscape. The report, entitled Asia Pacific Video & Broadband 2025, highlights the following key takeaways: 1. APAC Video Market Transition: The APAC video industry will see substantial growth, with […]
Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has launched a new branded owned and operated FAST Channel, Nordic Films, dedicated to celebrating the very best of Nordic cinema. The new channel offers viewers in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark a curated selection of films that captures the essence of Nordic storytelling and its cinematic richness. The […]
Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS), a division of Comcast that provides media and entertainment technology to advertisers, and Mediaocean, a partner for omnichannel advertising, have announced an expansion of their partnership. Building upon their previous integrations, the companies are set to deliver bi-directional integration between their platforms. Anticipated to launch in Q2 2025, this integration […]