Virgin Media O2 has released data showing that Brits are embracing Tuesday as the new big night in, with more broadband traffic on Tuesday evenings than on any other day of the week, including weekends. This is driven by important sporting fixtures often falling on a Tuesday and it being the most common day of […]
XITE, the music video platform, has launched two new channels, XITE Reggae Vibes and XITE Christian Hits, on Samsung TV Plus in the US and Canada. Viewers can experience the uplifting and inspirational power of contemporary Christian music with XITE Christian Hits. This channel provides a collection of spiritually enriching music videos that aim to […]
US streaming service Hulu ended its broadcast prematurely during its inaugural live stream of the Academy Awards for on-demand subscribers on March 2nd, causing viewers to miss several of the ceremony’s key moments and award presentations. The live show was supposed to be a landmark event for the platform, marking the first time Hulu had […]
At Mobile World Congress, Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has announced that it is positioning itself as a key enabler for telcos looking to expand their content offering in the growing FAST market. Through Rakuten TV Enterprise Services, the company provides solutions for the launch, distribution and monetisation of FAST channels. After three years […]
DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has announced the launch of DAZN Basketball – dubbed ‘the Global Home of Basketball’ – marked by the appointment of Chus Bueno as Managing Director of Basketball. Before joining DAZN, Bueno significantly advanced the strategic direction for Legends in the Iberian market. His past roles include Vice President of NBA […]
Netflix is on track to surpass YouTube in total video revenue for the first time in 2025, according to Omdia data presented at MIP TV London 2025. As of 2024, YouTube remains ahead, generating $42.5 billion (€40.6bn), while Netflix recorded $39.2 billion. However, in 2025, Netflix is projected to overtake YouTube, reaching $46.2 billion, fueled […]
A new Comscore report, presented in Milan, reveals that despite the rise of digital and social media, traditional TV remains a dominant force in Italy. While 35 million Italian adults consume media daily via TV or online platforms, TV viewing significantly outweighs online activity. Italians average over 4 hours of daily television compared to just […]
Roku and INCRMNTAL are partnering to provide marketers a clear view of CTV performance. By utilising INCRMNTAL’s advanced incrementality measurement with Roku Ads Manager, advertisers can unlock real-time insights into the revenue impact of their ad spend. Roku says it has partnered with INCRMNTAL to demonstrate the full influence of its self-service, CTV performance solution, […]
Research by Ampere Analysis shows that among 18- 64-year-old Internet users, Smart TVs are now the predominant device for consuming content in the US. Time spent watching content on Smart TVs has increased by 27 per cent since Q1 2021. This means almost one-third (31 per cent) of viewing time among Internet users is via […]
FilmRise and Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free ad-supported streaming service, have expanded their partnership significantly with licensing agreements for FilmRise’s FAST channels and a selection of films and TV series. With the agreements, FilmRise, the US-based film, television studio and streaming network, has increased its distribution footprint on Samsung TV Plus in both FAST and […]