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Channel 4 sees record streaming audience in Q1

Channel 4 delivered its biggest‑ever Q1 streaming audience across the start of 2026, as its content slate drove record viewing, attracted youth audiences and put it on track towards meeting its streaming targets. Barb data shows that the UK public service broadcaster attracted over 2o billion streaming minutes across the first three months of 2026 […]

April 14, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Research: Roku, Amazon TV OS gaining influence in US homes

Hub Entertainment Research’s annual Connected Home study looks at how devices across the home impact how Americans consume media and this year’s findings reveals strong interest in new AI-powered devices. Alongside big screen TV operating systems that centre the home, these AI-powered devices have the potential to more seamlessly help consumers solve problems and enhance […]

April 14, 2026

Malcolm in the Middle top 2026 season premiere on Disney+

Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair is officially the #1 season premiere this year on Disney+ (internationally) and Hulu (in the US), driving 8.1 million views globally after its first three days following its April 10th debut. Additioanlly,it’s also the second biggest season premiere on Disney+ in Latin America ever (behind Loki Season 1) […]

April 14, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Analysis: Movies carry fewer ads than series on streamers

Debut data from Ampere’s new Streaming Advertising Analytics service (US) shows that major streamers are using different strategies for ad delivery for movies and TV series. Movies deliver longer, uninterrupted viewing, while episodic TV supports higher ad frequency through natural breakpoints and binge viewing. The findings highlight how platforms are matching ad delivery with content […]

April 13, 2026

Survey: Brits increasingly more open to ads for cheaper streaming 

Brits are becoming increasingly willing to watch more ads in exchange for cheaper streaming. The research from subscription bundling platform, Bango, comes from the Subscription Signals report which surveyed 1,500 UK consumers. The findings show that more than two in five (42 per cent) of Brits would tolerate twice as many ads in streaming and […]

April 13, 2026

Report: SVoD market enters disciplined growth phase

In streaming, momentum has carried the market a long way, but increasingly, it’s having to work harder. Futuresource’s SVoD Market Outlook report shows that global SVoD subscriptions have reached 2.2 billion worldwide and are on track to achieve 2.6 billion by 2030. It highlights a market where growth continues to be shaped less by acquisition, […]

April 10, 2026

Leyra powers Icelandic broadcaster RÚV’s streaming service

Leyra, a powerful end-to-end streaming platform with an open partner ecosystem, has announced that Icelandic National Broadcasting Service, Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV), is the first public broadcaster to deploy on Leyra, the newly launched joint venture from Accedo and Magine Pro. RÚV’s service will launch on Samsung and LG platforms, offering both live and on-demand content, including […]

April 10, 2026

Disney+ orders 3 more seasons of Welcome to Wrexham

Disney+ has announced a three-season renewal for FX’s Welcome to Wrexham, the Emmy Award-winning docuseries from Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds. The deal will carry the show through to an eighth season, expected to stream through 2029. The news comes as the series prepares to premiere its fifth season on May 15th, with the first two […]

April 10, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Data: HBO Max reaches 1.5m UK subs in first 5 days

HBO Max reached 1.5 million UK subscribers within its first five days after launching on March 26th, based on scaled estimates of sign-ups and service activations from Ampere Analysis’s SVoD Economics dataset. This initial surge reflects strong early adoption, with further significant growth expected beyond this period, particularly driven by TNT Sports content on HBO […]

April 9, 2026

Netflix Animation Studios opens in Vancouver

Netflix has announced the grand opening of Netflix Animation Studios (NAS) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The studio was officially unveiled by Brenda Bailey, British Columbia’s Minister of Finance, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Netflix Chairman of Film Dan Lin; Netflix Head of Feature Animation and Family Film, Hannah Minghella; Honourable Anne Kang, British […]

April 9, 2026By Nik Roseveare