The MGM streaming service has rebranded as MGM+ and launched in the UK today (May 20th). The service is priced at £4.49 per month. MGM+ provides a curated lineup of premium first-run original series as well as legacy hit series and classic blockbuster movies. The international streaming service is currently available in 31 countries across […]
Pete Distad, CEO of the forthcoming sports streaming platform being built through the joint venture created by ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros Discovery, has unveiled the future brand identity for the service. “We are excited to officially introduce Venu Sports, a brand that we feel captures the spirit of an all-new streaming home where sports […]
Twice a year, Hub’s Battle Royale survey explores US consumers’ entertainment choices and behaviour across categories: premium video, social video, gaming, music, reading, podcasts and more. The latest wave of the study revealed new information about consumers’ taste for bundles, and the companies that are best positioned to offer them. Key findings from the Battle […]
At Netflix’s second Upfront presentation at Manhattan’s Pier59 Studios on May 15th, Amy Reinhard, Netflix’s President of Advertising, walked advertisers through the continued growth and momentum of the streaming service’s ad-supported plan, which now has 40 million global monthly active users — up from 5 million a year ago. Over 40 per cent of all […]
A report from Teads, the media platform, reveals that 21 per cent of UK households have cancelled some of their streaming subscriptions in the last six months due to price concerns. Additionally, 14 per cent of UK consumers say they are planning to reduce the number of streaming services they use in the next 12 […]
Netflix has confirmed it will be the global home of the NFL’s two Christmas Day marquee games this year – and will also serve up at least one holiday game on Christmas Day 2025 and 2026 as part of a three-season deal. The 2024 Christmas doubleheader will feature the Kansas City Chiefs heading to Pittsburgh […]
Comcast has announced it will launch a new bundled streaming offering in the US giving subscribers access to content from Apple TV+, Peacock and Netflix in one place. Speaking at MoffettNathanson’s 2024 Media, Internet and Communications Conference, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts revealed the bundle will be called StreamSaver and will be sold at “a vastly […]
One in four American subscribers (29 per cent) will sign up to a new streaming service to watch the Olympic Games this July. For those who already pay for at least one ‘SportsVoD’ streaming platform, this figure jumps to a massive 66 per cent. That’s according to the latest research from subscription Super Bundling provider […]
Amazon presented its inaugural upfront to advertisers on May 14th at New York’s Pier 36, showcasing its Prime Video streaming service – which it boasted has a monthly ad-supported reach of 200 million+ worldwide – with help from some of the biggest names in film, television and sports. Stars from Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video […]
The Roast of Tom Brady claimed the #1 spot on Netflix’s English TV List in the week commencing May 6th, racking up 13.8 million views. The comedy special first aired on May 5th as a live event during the Netflix is a Joke Fest. Another live event from the Fest also continued to draw big […]