Recurly, a subscription growth platform, has released its 2026 State of Subscriptions report. US consumers are changing how they use subscriptions, and the shift is making the business model stronger. Rather than treating subscriptions as ‘set it and forget it’ expenses, consumers are managing them more actively. They pause when they need a break, cancel […]
Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, and BMW Group UK have partnered to bring the Global Player app to BMW and Mini vehicles for the first time through their BMW or Mini vehicle’s built-in app store. Drivers of compatible BMW and Mini models can now install the free Global Player app directly into their vehicle, […]
BBC Studios has extended the pay model experience and access to the BBC App in the US. Priced at $49.99 per year (or $8.99 per month), subscribers receive unlimited access to the BBC’s catalogue of documentary series and films, as well as BBC’s global news and reporting – including full-length news articles and feature stories, […]
ITV has announced an investment in health and fitness app The Body Coach, created by fitness coach and TV presenters Joe Wicks. As part of ITV Adventures Invest, its Media for Equity investment fund, ITV has agreed to invest up to £3 million (€3.4m) in return for advertising inventory across ITV’s channels and ITVX, building […]
UK IP protection organisation FACT has contacted over a thousand individuals across the UK via email and text, warning them to immediately cease using illegal TV streaming services or face the risk of prosecution. The campaign builds on investigations carried out in collaboration with police forces nationwide and forms part of FACT’s ongoing work to […]
DirecTV and LG Electronics have announced the launch of the DirecTV app on LG Smart TVs in the US (on models from 2021 and newer, running on webOS 6.0 or higher). The DirecTV app brings choice and control to LG customers, offering DirecTV’s full suite of entertainment options, including Genre Packs, FAST channels and all-in […]
As part of its mission to detect, deter and dismantle digital piracy, antipiracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) is targeting sideloaded piracy apps. In a Blog Post, ACE suggests this effort is helping prevent criminals from circumventing piracy protections in app stores and protects customers from piracy apps that often carry malware, […]
Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) has carried out the eighth phase of Operação 404 (Operation 404), an action aimed at combating crimes against intellectual property on the Internet. This is the largest international mobilisation in the country, with the participation of Argentina, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and the UK. Mexico and the US […]
SquashTV, the OTT platform owned and operated by the Professional Squash Association (PSA), has launched its official standalone app globally on Samsung smart TVs. SquashTV will present over 2,000 matches from more than 35 PSA Squash Tour events, available live and on-demand, throughout the 2025-26 season. It will also offer extended highlights, expert analysis, and […]
The Spin Off, a new app-based quiz game, has launched – produced by ITV Studio’s who are behind popular game shows such as The Chase, Walk The Line, Sitting on a Fortune and Catch Point. Players can enter the app daily and play for free, with 60 winners drawn every day. A player will need to […]