Everyone TV has announced that its free live and on‑demand streaming platform, Freely, surpassed 1 million weekly users across the Christmas week (commencing December 22nd). Data shows accelerated growth, which has continued into 2026, doubling since the half a million users previously announced in September 2025. This makes Freely the fastest growing TV platform in […]
UKTV has reported that it achieved its best performance on record in 2025, growing VoD viewing, linear share and its Share of Commercial Impacts (SOCI – a measure of UKTV’s share of the commercial TV audience). Following strong growth in 2024, the BBC Studios-owned broadcaster saw direct-to-consumer views to its free streaming service U grow […]
The Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM) and the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) have announced a strategic review of cross-media measurement in Europe. The study will assess the potential of emerging approaches across the region and examine the differing motivations and incentives among advertisers, broadcasters, platforms, agencies and vendors. The review will identify which […]
Recurly, a subscription growth platform, has released its 2026 State of Subscriptions report. US consumers are changing how they use subscriptions, and the shift is making the business model stronger. Rather than treating subscriptions as ‘set it and forget it’ expenses, consumers are managing them more actively. They pause when they need a break, cancel […]
WARC’s latest forecasts show that global advertising spend is forecast to grow 9.1 per cent in 2026 to $1.3 trillion (€1.1tn), doubling in size since the pandemic and equivalent to $150 spent on every person. The incremental growth is mostly being captured by digital platforms, not traditional channels. Almost 80 per cent of ad spend now […]
Recent media coverage has promoted Prime Video’s January 10th NFL playoff coverage between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears as the most-watched NFL game ever on a streaming platform in the US. However, TVB – the not-for-profit trade association representing America’s local broadcast television industry – points out that a closer examination of […]
Live television advertising has become a powerful force influencing gambling behaviours across Britain. During prime-time sports broadcasts, viewers are regularly exposed to a stream of betting promotions that blend seamlessly with the excitement of the match. These carefully timed advertisements create immediate opportunities for viewers to engage with online casino platforms or place sports bets […]
The music and creative journey of Bruce Springsteen will take centre stage when the Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere movie from 20th Century Studios arrives on Disney+ on January 23rd in the UK. Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere offers rich glimpses into the creative process behind Springsteen’s celebrated 1982 album Nebraska – exploring the pressures […]
Disney+ has launched a promotional offer running from now until January 28th, offering new and returning customers the opportunity to subscribe to the streaming service at a discounted rate. Taking up the offer entitles subscribers to 3 months of Disney+ access at the following prices: Disney+ Premium – £9.99/month (savings for 3 months: £15) Disney+ […]
Prime Video has ordered Fallout Shelter, a major new unscripted competition series inspired by the celebrated Fallout universe. The 10-episode series will be produced by Studio Lambert (The Traitors, Squid Game: The Challenge) in co-production with Kilter Films (Westworld, Fallout) and in association with Bethesda Game Studios, the team behind the iconic game franchise. Fallout Shelter will […]