As the cost-of-living crisis reshapes business reality, marketing data and analytics company Kantar has revealed its Media Trends and Predictions 2023, an annual forecast for how the media landscape will evolve in the year ahead. The report gives what Kantar says is a definitive view of coming media industry trends using Kantar’s data alongside evidence-based […]
Netflix has launched a new feature in Account Settings that allows users to easily view recent devices that they have streamed from their account, and then gives them the ability to log out of specific devices with just one click. Netflix said the feature, called Managing Access and Devices, has been “much-requested” by its members […]
VoD service MYTF1 MAX is now available on Samsung Smart TVs. At a time when connected TV is growing rapidly in France (with nearly one in two households owning a Smart TV), the agreement signed with Samsung Electronics France is in line with the TF1 group’s strategy to make its content accessible on all media […]
Season 5 of The Crown predictable debuted in the #1 spot on the Netflix English TV List with 107.39 million hours viewed, making it the most viewed title in the week beginning November 7th. Season 4, Part 1 of mystery series Manifest came in #2 and pulled in 74.78 million hours viewed, landing on the […]
Ahead of the launch of AVoD service ITVX, commercial broadcaster ITV’s channels have been given a fresh look, with new channel branding, on-screen presentation and idents rolling out across all on air channels. ITV Creative and brand agency DixonBaxi have partnered on the work, as well as the creation of the new brand identity for […]
October was relatively steady in the Netflix ISP Speed Index – a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime time Netflix streaming experience. A total of 131 internet service providers (ISPs) moved up 0.2 Mbps from September’s results, 300 ISPs stayed the same, and one ISP, Reytel DSL in Honduras, saw a drop […]
Premium streaming service Hulu is adding 14 new channels to its Live TV line-up including Hallmark Channel, The Weather Channel, TheGrio Television Network, Comedy.TV, and six channels from music video network Vevo. The additions bolster Hulu + Live TV’s offering, providing viewers with a full, live and on-demand TV experience. The subscription now includes more […]
Netflix has announced that renowned comedian and actor, Chris Rock, will be the first artist to perform live on Netflix for the company’s first-ever live, global streaming event. The comedy special is set to stream in early 2023. “Chris Rock is one of the most iconic and important comedic voices of our generation,” said Robbie […]
Netflix recently made an offer for the live streaming rights to the ATP tennis tour for some European countries – including the UK and France – but eventually pulled out of the bidding. It’s possble that Netflix was put off the deal by the cost, but the Wall Street Journal, where the report originated, added […]
The Walt Disney Company has reported earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 1st 2022. The Disney+ streaming service now has 164.2 million global subscribers, an increase of 12.1 million on Q3. However, Disney warned executives in a conference call that growth is expected to slow in the fiscal first quarter. Across […]