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Survey: Black viewers pay more attention to culturally relevant ads

A study from Nielsen reveals that the majority of Black audiences (67 per cent) surveyed pay more attention to ads in media that reflect their culture. In addition, Black audiences demonstrate loyalty and trust to the brands and influencers they believe in compared to other segments. Over half (52 per cent) of Black audiences agreed […]

January 19, 2026

Apple TV on Air France flights

On all its long-haul flights, Air France now offers access to a selection of Apple TV content. Customers can stream original series such as Ted Lasso, The Morning Show and Severance. Series promoting French lifestyle, like Carême, are also available. Documentaries such as Prehistoric Planet and The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy, as well as children’s content including WondLa and The Snoopy Show, complete […]

January 19, 2026

Volvo Cars expands Sky sponsorship deal

Volvo Cars has renewed its long-standing partnership with Sky Atlantic for a further two years. As part of the renewal, Volvo has also become a first-time sponsor of Sky Nature, expanding its presence across Sky’s premium factual and entertainment portfolio. Planned in collaboration with Sky Media and Initiative (IPG), the renewal follows a decade of […]

January 19, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Channel 4 “fastest-growing major streamer among adults”

Channel 4 has reported that it “led the way” in converting youth audiences to streaming in 2025, while growth among adults outpaced the biggest streaming platforms in the UK. Channel 4’s 16-34 viewers streamed 53 per cent of their overall Channel 4 viewing across 2025 – the first time a major commercial broadcaster has passed […]

January 16, 2026

Netflix, Sony Pictures sign Pay-1 deal

Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) have agreed a global Pay-1 licensing deal. Under the agreement, Netflix will become the exclusive streaming destination of SPE’s films following their theatrical runs and VoD releases for the first 18 months, after which they will go to Disney. The new arrangement will roll out gradually starting later this […]

January 16, 2026By Nik Roseveare

France Télévisions unveils digital first strategy

French PSB group France Télévisions has announced it will undertake a reorganisation in the summer aimed at placing digital and streaming at the heart of its activities. As reported by French daily Le Figaro, president Delphine Ernotte intends to place non-linear offering france.tv and social networks at the centre of the group’s activity, while linear […]

January 16, 2026From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

Spain: La Liga returns to FTA TV

La Liga football is returning to free-to-air- television in Spain with one live match from each gameweek to be broadcast on Teledeporte for the remainder of the 2025/26 season. The move was confirmed by public broadcaster RTVE through a short promotional spot announcing the FTA broadcast of the Primera División fixture scheduled for matchday 20. […]

January 16, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Arrest in Denbigh pirate IPTV case

Officers from the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), supported by North Wales Police, have executed a search warrant at a property in Denbigh, Wales, as part of an ongoing investigation into the sale of illegal IPTV services. During the operation, a 33-year-old man was arrested at the address on suspicion of copyright offences and […]

January 16, 2026By Colin Mann

BBC Player launches in Slovenia

BBC Studios has announced the renewal of its multi-year strategic partnership with Telekom Slovenije. Under the extended agreement, BBC Earth and BBC First will remain available to Telekom Slovenije subscribers, who will also gain access to the VoD service BBC Player, further expanding the local offer. The partnership also includes the introduction of Ad Sales […]

January 16, 2026

The Madison premieres on Paramount+ this March

Paramount+ has announced that Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison, a love story channeled through a personal family drama about resilience and transformation, will premiere globally on the streaming platform on March 14th. The six episode debut season  is described as Sheridan’s most intimate work to date, unfolding across two distinct worlds – the beautiful landscape of […]

January 16, 2026