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Data: UK SVoD nears 20m subs

Worldpanel by Numerator has found that paid-for ad supported streaming services are on track to surpass ad free services in UK households by Q2 2026. The Entertainment on Demand (EoD) findings show that Disney+ achieved its highest share of new paying subscribers in over two years between April and June 2025, while Netflix continued to […]

July 25, 2025

Research: Brits confused by TV tech

Faced with a wave of jargon and overwhelming choice, many Brits are giving up on researching TVs altogether – even though it’s often a significant purchase and the entertainment hub for the home. Research from Samsung reveals that more than half of UK shoppers (54 per cent) spend less than two hours researching a new […]

July 25, 2025

Forecast: E&M revenues to hit $3.5tn

The global entertainment & media (E&M) industry edged towards $3 trillion (€2.55tn) in revenue in 2024 and is forecast to hit $3.5 trillion in 2029 as advertising spend surges across platforms, according to PwC’s Annual Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2025-29. The E&M industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) […]

July 24, 2025

Study: Space economy worth $600bn+

A study from The Space Foundation says that the global space economy is now worth more than $600 billion (€510bn) with the study saying there is – and has been – a rapid evolution in the space economy. Space spending from more than 50 nations has been analysed to assess how nations and regions are […]

July 24, 2025

Report: Broadband equipment spend to hit $20.1bn

According to a report by research firm Dell’Oro Group, the Broadband Access Equipment market is forecasted to grow at an average annual rate of 1.6 per cent from 2024 to 2029, with total revenue peaking in 2028, driven by ongoing DOCSIS 4.0 and fibre expansion by cable and fibre ISPs. The forecast has increased from […]

July 24, 2025

Data: Netflix climbs Nielsen Media Distributor Gauge

Netflix is on the rise, as the streamer’s share of television viewing in June ranked in the top three among media companies for the first time in Nielsen’s Media Distributor Gauge report. Netflix posted the largest monthly share-increase across all media companies this month, adding 0.8 points from May to represent 8.3 per cent of […]

July 23, 2025

Study highlights piracy site malware risk

A new study from antipiracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) highlights the increased cyber risk for those in Southeast Asia who engage with piracy sites and services. Among other findings, the study revealed that in the worst case, local consumers are up to 65 times more likely to be infected with malware when […]

July 23, 2025By Colin Mann

Portugal: Streaming services reach new high

In Portugal, streaming services have exploded in popularity, reaching a new high of 52 per cent of the population using them by the end of 2024, according to Marktest’s BStream barometer. Subscriber numbers continued to climb in early 2025, with 42.2 per cent of Portuguese residents subscribing to at least one platform, led by Netflix, […]

July 22, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Research: Viewers face challenges watching streamed sports

The sports media landscape is shifting, with viewers increasingly turning to streaming via digital platforms, and parting ways with traditional broadcast and cable. But streaming services must deal with technical issues such as latency and buffering, as over half (57 per cent) of sports viewers face challenges when streaming sports. This is according to a […]

July 22, 2025

Survey: MPs fear UK will miss 5G targets

New data from digital infrastructure specialist Cluttons has revealed that only around one in three MPs are confident that the government will hit its 2030 digital connectivity targets. The Government has identified digital infrastructure as essential for economic growth and productivity. However, separate data shows that when it comes to mobile download speeds, the UK […]

July 22, 2025