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24 regions in Netflix Speed Index top tier for September

In September, 1 per cent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) saw an increase of 0.4 Mbps, 26 per cent rose by 0.2 Mbps, 72 per cent stayed the same, and 1 per cent decreased by 0.2 Mbps on the Netflix ISP Speed Index – a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix […]

October 20, 2025

Paramount+ UK partners with HelloFresh

Paramount+ UK is partnering with HelloFresh in a cross industry collaboration that will bring entertainment and fresh recipes together. Launching this autumn, the six-week campaign titled One Menu. A Mountain of Entertainment will feature more than 50 HelloFresh UK recipes, inspired by Paramount+ UK content. From fan favourites such as Yellowstone and Star Trek, to hit […]

October 20, 2025

Apple acquires F1 rights in US

Formula 1 has announced a five-year deal with Apple to become the sport’s exclusive US broadcast partner from 2026. The news follows on from F1 The Movie, the Apple Original Film, which was released internationally in cinemas and IMAX venues in June and will make its global streaming debut date on Apple TV on December […]

October 17, 2025

Data: Movies account for 48% of US streaming revenue

A Parrot Analytics analysis of thousands of titles across Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix and HBO Max in the US finds that movies deliver disproportionately high engagement relative to the volume of content hours they represent. The recent narrative has been that movies, in contrast to TV series, were in decline – casualties of a once-in-a-century […]

October 17, 2025

Research: Ad-supported content gives rise to privacy fears

Research released by Verve shows that consumers are increasingly receptive to ad-supported content but also are more worried about how their data is used, particularly in relation to AI. Now in its second year, the 2025 In-App User Privacy Report, shares insights from a survey of 4,000 consumers across the UK and US, exploring the […]

October 17, 2025

SMC appointed DAZN MENA exclusive first reseller

Sports entertainment platform DAZN has appointed SMC as its exclusive first reseller in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Under this new partnership, SMC will lead DAZN’s commercial sales efforts across the region, representing the group’s growing portfolio of premium sports rights. DAZN MENA, the regional division of the global streaming platform, continues […]

October 17, 2025

Warner Bros Discovery, CJ ENM sign K-content deal

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) and CJ ENM have announced content production and distribution partnership, underpinned by a mutual commitment to bringing global audiences more K-entertainment.   The multi-year partnership includes exclusive premieres of original K-drama, hundreds of hours of CJ ENM’s and TVING’s series, and a branded TVING hub on HBO Max in 17 markets […]

October 16, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Research: 45% of US internet homes watch FAST services

Parks Associates reports that 89 per cent of US internet households subscribe to at least one streaming service and 45 per cent watch free ad-based services. Additionally, the firm reports that 59 per cent of subscriptions across the eight leading SAVoD (subscription ad-based video on demand) services are subscriptions to the basic tier with ads. […]

October 16, 2025

Forecast: LatAm FAST households at 52m by 2029

The Latin American media and entertainment market is experiencing unprecedented transformation, with streaming adoption and ad-supported business models propelling the region toward $55 billion (€47.2bn) in revenues by 2025, according to Omdia research presented at MIPCOM. Maria Rua Aguete, Head of Media and Entertainment at Omdia, revealed during a MIP Cancun preview panel that Latin […]

October 16, 2025

HBO Max now in over 100 markets

HBO Max, the streaming service from Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), is now live in 15 new markets – including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Macau, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Mongolia and Ukraine. The latest expansion gives the service a presence in over 100 markets. Subscribers in these markets can enjoy entertainment from brands such as HBO, Max Originals, Harry […]

October 15, 2025