TV group Squirrel has announced it will launch a new free-to-air TV channel in Spain, set to be fully available on DTT from January 1st 2026. The new network, distributed through the country’s main television platforms, will focus on premium fictional content. According to the company, the launch will broaden and enhance Spain’s current television […]
Prime Video has released a first-look at Scarpetta, a new forensic crime thriller based on Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling Kay Scarpetta book series, developed and written for television by Liz Sarnoff (Barry, Lost). With over 120 million copies sold worldwide since the character’s debut in 1990, this adaptation marks the culmination of decades of anticipation as the […]
Research from VoD market intelligence tool, ScreenThink from MTM, the strategy and insights company, reveals a significant shift in consumer behaviour, with 63 per cent of UK SVoD users saying they’re currently ‘subscription cycling’ each month or open to doing so. This is the practice of dipping in and out of different services to follow […]
JioStar, in collaboration with Nielsen, has announced the findings of its Cross-Screen Measurement Study, conducted during TATA IPL 2025. The study, spanning five brands, revealed insights into how audiences engage with live sports across Linear TV (LTV), Connect TV (CTV) and Mobile. The study analysed campaigns across a number of categories such as carbonated beverages, consumer […]
The Film Committee at Media City has partnered with Parrot Analytics, a specialist in entertainment analytics, to bring data-driven intelligence to its investment and content strategy efforts. As part of this partnership, Parrot Analytics is establishing a regional commercial office in Doha to support local and regional clients – including the local Film Committee. Under […]
Data from DAIVID suggests that the new HFSS (high in fat, salt or sugar) rules are taking a bite out of Christmas ads. This year’s festive campaigns are 24 per cent less likely to make festive shoppers’ mouths water than in 2024 – a clear sign the new restrictions on advertising less healthy food and […]
The Public Accounts Committee of the UK House of Commons has warned that if the collection and enforcement of the licence fee is not modernised, the BBC risks compliant fee payers questioning the fairness of the system. In a new report on the BBC’s accounts, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) warns that the broadcaster’s mission […]
Channel 4 Sales has been appointed as an advertising sales partner in the UK and Ireland for the Great Network, owned by Narrative Entertainment, the independent free-to-air broadcaster. The multi-year partnership, kicking off in January 2026, expands Channel 4 Sales’ scale, bringing the Great channels into its portfolio. Channel 4 Sales replaces Sky Media and […]
Sky Media has announced charity GoodGym as the overall winner of the Sky Zero Footprint Fund, receiving an additional £500,000 in media value to further amplify their sustainability mission. Chosen from six inspiring finalists – Fussy, GoodGym, Guppyfriend, PÄRLA, Tony’s Chocolonely and Wrap – the Grand Prix winner was announced at a Soho Hotel event on […]
Eutelsat and du have announced the renewal of their long-standing partnership to deliver broadcasting services across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). du, a telco and digital services provider operates one of the most advanced teleports in the Middle East, delivering an array of communication and media services. The renewed multi-year agreement reinforces du’s […]