Mediavision reports that ad-supported streaming services are gaining ground in Finland. According to Mediavision’s latest Nordic TV & Streaming analysis, 15 per cent of Finnish households now subscribe to at least one paid ad-supported streaming service (HVoD). This marks a significant increase of more than 65 per cent compared to the same period in 2024. […]

World Rugby has announced a long-term broadcast deal with Nine Entertainment to create the exclusive home of World Rugby competitions for fans in Australia through to 2029. Through the multi-year agreement, the 9Network, Stan Sport and 9Now will showcase rugby’s biggest global competitions, including Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cups, WXV Global Series, HSBC SVNS, […]

UK commercial PSB Channel 4 is to introduce a new app in 2026, suggesting it will better help the broadcaster to provide value to its advertisers, being much more accessible. Speaking at the DTG Summit in London, Rak Patel, Chief Commercial Officer, Channel 4, said: “We will have a new digital experience, a new app […]

Everyone TV has announced three new partners for its free streaming platform, Freely, as well as unveiling new features coming to the platform later this May. Freely, the free streaming platform built into next-generation smart TVs, continues to expand its reach announcing partnerships with additional smart TV manufacturers and operating systems. Following a deal with […]

The Future of Video India 2025 conference, held at the Trident Hotel Bandra Kurla, and part of the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), brought together over 120 industry leaders, innovators and policymakers to discuss the transformative trends shaping India’s media and entertainment landscape. The event, organised by the Asia Video Industry Association […]

The Walt Disney Company has reported that Q2 2025 revenue rose by 7 per cent year-on-year to reach $23.6 billion (€20.7bn), beating expectations. The number of subscribers to the company’s Disney+ and Hulu streaming services rose by 2.5 million (combined) from the previous quarter to 180.7 million, while the number of those subscribed to just […]

Netflix plans an overhaul of its homepage as it pushes into new areas like games and live events. The stremaing company says that the new homepage will roll out to users in the “next few weeks and months”, depending on location. Netflix is partnering with OpenAI on a generative AI search tool that will allow […]

More than half (55 per cent) of US studio movies took 90 days or more to hit subscription streaming platforms in 2024, according to research by Ampere Analysis. The 90-day new normal for big-budget films reflects studios’ revived strategy of encouraging US audiences back to cinemas by delaying movie releases on streaming. With box office […]

Over one in ten Brits (13 per cent) now spend the equivalent of 60 full days a year watching content on streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video, clocking up more than 1,460 hours of watchtime per year. The data, released by subscription bundling platform Bango, is based on insights from 40,000 UK consumers, […]

At a time when streaming leaders are navigating economic pressures, shifting ad markets, and heightened cybersecurity risks, a report sheds light on how the industry’s decision-makers are prioritising growth, resilience and efficiency in 2025. Launched by the team behind OTT Question Time Live, the inaugural OTT Leaders’ Sentiment Survey Report captures the views of senior […]