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Research: US streaming audiences riding nostalgia wave

Digital i has released its latest Trend Report: Nostalgia on Demand, exploring how US streaming audiences are increasingly spending more of their viewing time on older and nostalgic content. The report primarily examines the share of viewing time to titles by US subscribers to the major streaming platforms Disney+, Netflix and Prime Video from January […]

October 9, 2025

Study: In-game ads drive action, but measurement standards lag

Research from Cint, a specialist in research and measurement technology, has revealed new opportunities for advertisers in the gaming space, as consumers show high engagement with video games, and strong receptiveness to in-game ads (IGA) when done right. Key findings from the study include: 49 per cent of respondents say they play video games daily, […]

October 9, 2025

Prime Video: “25% viewership for Indian content is international”

In a fireside chat at FICCI Frames 2025, India’s media and entertainment conclave, Prime Video India’s senior leadership delved into the growing global popularity of Indian content, and the service’s plans to deepen its engagement with customers even further in India and beyond. Themed Made in India: I-Dramas — Are Our Stories Ready to Travel […]

October 8, 2025

Report: Music fandom is a cultural currency

Vevo, the music video network, has released its report Fandom = Cultural Currency, which explores how the passion of music fandom turns into impact and purchasing power. Sourced through the annual Vevo Media Tracker (along with Vevo’s own viewership data and internal analytics), the report surveyed more than 6,000 fans in the UK, the US […]

October 8, 2025

Sky Sports helps SPFL to record turnover

The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) group has distributed £42 million (€48.4m) to clubs, the highest figure in the league’s history, its latest published annual accounts confirm. The accounts reveal total group distributions are up £4.1 million (11 per cent) to £42 million from last year’s £37.9 million. SPFL group income totalled £50.4 million, breaking […]

October 8, 2025

Germany: World Cup 2026, Euro 2028 on MagentaTV

Deutsche Telekom has announced a sub-licensing deal with German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF that will bring all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as well as all 51 matches of the UEFA Euro 2028 in the UK and Ireland, to MagentaTV. ARD and ZDF will each broadcast 30 matches on free TV […]

October 8, 2025

wedotv expands into MENA with evision

wedotv, the free streaming sports and entertainment network, has expanded its footprint to the MENA region via a distribution agreement with evision, the media arm of e& ( formerly known as Etisalat). Two of wedotv’s FAST channels – wedotv BIG Stories and wedotv sports MENA – are immediately available to subscribers of TV by e&, […]

October 8, 2025

Romesh Ranganathan to front Prime Video comedy reality series

Prime Video has announced it will launch a new comedy reality series Would You Rather: Decide to Survive, hosted by comedian Romesh Ranganathan. The series will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide in 2026. Would You Rather… be invisible or be able to fly? Fight 1 giant […]

October 8, 2025

Record interest for 2025 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

A global audience of millions tuned in to watch the French-trained Daryz claim victory in the 104th edition of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on October 5th.  The event’s worldwide reach was amplified by coverage across 35 international media outlets, reaffirming the appeal of one of Europe’s most prestigious horse races. Spearheaded by […]

October 8, 2025

Roku launches 40+ FAST channels in UK

Roku has launched over 40+ new Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channels in the UK – all free to watch, with no subscriptions or sign-ups required. The move was first announced in September. Available immediately through The Roku Channel (via a Roku TV or Roku streaming player) and the new Live TV Zone, these channels […]

October 7, 2025By Nik Roseveare