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BBC confirms YouTube content partnership

Following press speculation, BBC Group and YouTube have now confirmed a strategic partnership “focused on investments in new programming, collaborating to showcase more BBC moments that bring the UK together on YouTube, and upskilling the next generation of future creators and producers from across the UK”. The BBC said that partnering with YouTube is part […]

January 21, 2026

Nielsen: Streaming sets multiple US viewing records in December

Streaming viewership captured 47.5 per cent of US television in December 2025, beating the previous record of 47.3 per cent set in July 2025 to achieve the largest share of TV ever reported in Nielsen’s The Gauge – a snapshot of total TV and streaming consumption across the US. Streaming dominance in December was anchored […]

January 21, 2026

Telekom Srbija joins AAPA

Trade body the Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance (AAPA) has confirmed that Telekom Srbija has officially joined the Alliance, reinforcing its strategic expansion in South-East Europe and bringing new operational strength to the collective fight against audiovisual piracy. As one of the largest and fastest-growing telecommunications and media groups in Southeastern Europe and the leader of digital […]

January 21, 2026By Colin Mann

WBD unveils plans for Harry Potter’s 25 Years of Magic celebration

Warner Bros Discovery has announced plans to commemorate 25 since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – the first movie adaptation of the celebrated book series – debuted in cinemas. Fans worldwide can look forward to fan-focused experiences, special screenings, exclusive products, and more. When Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (known as Harry Potter […]

January 21, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Spain: Landmark ruling against TV piracy

A Spanish court has set a new benchmark in the fight against TV piracy by imposing prison sentences of up to three years on those responsible for illegally distributing the signal of Movistar+ and other pay-TV operators. In a ruling – described as a turning point for the audiovisual industry – the Málaga Provincial Court […]

January 20, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Research: Netflix’s Xmas NFL drove biggest sign-up spike of 2025

Netflix’s 2025 Christmas NFL GameDay delivered the platform’s largest US sign-up peak of the year, according to analysis from Ampere Analysis. The live NFL broadcast, paired with the release of Stranger Things Season 5: Vol. 2, drove 430,000 new US subscribers, making it Netflix’s third-largest acquisition surge since 2018 – behind the Jake Paul vs […]

January 20, 2026

DAZN bets on Polymarket

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has signed a deal with Polymarket to bring prediction trading to its users. Prediction markets enable people to buy and sell contracts based on the outcomes of sports, cultural moments, and many other events. The partnership with Polymarket aims to give DAZN users the ability to engage with these markets […]

January 20, 2026

wedotv invests in sports content

wedotv, the free ad-supported streaming network, has announced an investment in sports programming rights for its FTA/FAST channel wedotv sports, available in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.  The content investments for wedotv sports include renewed agreements with HBA Media, a distributor of international horse racing rights. This deal brings viewers more than 40 days of live […]

January 20, 2026

WWE partners with VGW

Interactive entertainment company VGW has announced a multi-year partnership with WWE, the sports entertainment giant. The partnership will see VGW’s portfolio of online social games brands collaborate with WWE across multiple platforms, providing entertainment experiences for players and fans across the US. Through the agreement, VGW will access WWE’s global network and WWE Superstar talent […]

January 20, 2026By Nik Roseveare

eCLUTCH partners with OSN to launch eSports package

eCLUTCH, the hybrid platform redefining how eSports and sports are broadcasted, has announced the launch of its complete entertainment package on OSNtv, an entertainment provider in the Middle East and North Africa. This partnership brings eSports and sports content to viewers across the region through OSN’s advanced satellite and digital platforms. The eCLUTCH package on […]

January 20, 2026