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Analysis: DAZN Spain’s 10th most-used SVoD

DAZN’s media rights strategy has fuelled continued growth and seen it soar to the tenth most-watched streaming video service in Spain for the first time, according to Consumer research from Ampere Analysis. It is also in eleventh place in Italy, where it holds exclusive rights to the majority of games for the flagship football league, […]

May 11, 2023

Data: Shorts viewing grows on YouTube

Data from social video intelligence specialist Tubular Labs reveals TV’s most-watched US broadcast and cable properties on YouTube, revealing how the 2022-23 TV season performed on one of social media’s most-watched platforms. These findings come as the TV industry approaches its Upfront commitment season, where TV media and advertisers come together to determine media buys […]

May 11, 2023

Research: Norwegians paying more than ever for TV

This spring, households in Norway are paying an average of NOK 602 (€52.24) per month for TV and streaming content. according to Mediavision’s latest analysis of the Norwegian media market. It means that household spend on TV and streaming has grown 3 per cent, compared to the same period last year. Above all, what drives […]

May 11, 2023

France: MYTF1 on Amazon Fire TV

TF1 group and Amazon have announced that MYTF1, TF1 group’s streaming platform, is now available on Amazon Fire TV in France. Anyone in the country with an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, Echo Show 15 or a compatible smart TV will now be able to access MYTF1 by downloading the app. They will […]

May 11, 2023

ITVX acquires The Effects of Lying movie

ITVX has acquired The Effects of Lying, the debut production for independent production company Bonaparte Films. The comedic drama that brings a South Asian representation to screens, directed by Isher Sahota and produced by Jon Tarcy, will premiere on July 6th – during South Asian Heritage Month. The Effects of Lying follows dutiful husband and […]

May 11, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Amdocs, Vubiquity power Virgin Media subs experience

Communications and media software and services provider Amdocs has been selected by UK multiplay telco Virgin Media to provide its customers seamless integration on streaming services. Under the project, consumers will be given the ability to add entertainment subscriptions to their monthly bill or enjoy them as part of a bigger bundle with their existing […]

May 11, 2023

Bridgerton prequel at Netflix #1

Netflix viewers flocked to Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story as the series debuted atop the English TV List with 148.28 million hours viewed, making it the most viewed title in the week commencing May 1st. The series has more than 22 million views in its first week (148.28 million hours viewed divided by 6.49 runtime […]

May 10, 2023

Good Omens Season 2 on Prime Video this July

Good Omens Season Two will premiere on July 28th on Prime Video. After the global success of the first season, co-creator Neil Gaiman is satisfying fans’ hunger for more on-screen adventures of the unholy duo with an entirely original story. The  Season Two premiere date was revealed on the 33rd anniversary of the publishing of […]

May 10, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Analysis: Shows, brands preferred to platforms

As video providers proliferate, viewers are excited about the volume of shows to choose from. But increasingly they face a logistical problem: with so much to choose from, Hub Entertainment Research seeks to establish how they decide what to watch from a vast sea of options. Provider brands are losing their impact Streaming marketers have […]

May 9, 2023

Lionsgate+ distribution deal with Mercado Livre

Lionsgate+, the international streaming service from Starz, will now become available through Mercado Livre, an eCommerce platform across Latin America, in key markets in the region through an agreement spanning Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Colombia. Brazil is the initial launch market, with other territories rolling out in the coming months. As part of the agreement, […]

May 9, 2023