Ampere’s latest wave of consumer research shows how streaming services are actively targeting viewers aged 35 and over in their content commissioning strategies. These audiences have traditionally been linear TV’s core viewers, but now the SVoD giants have turned their attention – and programming budgets – to sign them up too. This audience is more […]
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises has announced the creation of Telemundo Streaming Studios – an Hispanic media studio exclusively dedicated to serving the growing Latino streaming audiences in the US and around the world. Building upon its decade-long success across streaming platforms with original titles such as El Señor de los Cielos, La Reina del Sur, El Recluso, No Te Puedes Esconder, Jugar con Fuego and, most […]
At the Asia Video Industry Association’s (AVIA) recent Future of Video India conference, industry leaders remained upbeat on the potential for growth despite a painful 2020 which had seen a 25 per cent drop in TV advertising revenue. The conference opened with an overview of the Future of Video in India with Mihir Shah, VP, […]
Netflix and Riot Games are partnering to bring the global eSports phenomenon, League of Legends, to television screens with a new animated series, titled Arcane. The series marks Riot Games’ first series for television. Set in Riot’s popular League of Legends IP, Arcane is developed and produced by Riot Games in partnership with Fortiche Productions. […]
Research from programmatic video platform Tremor Video and ad platform Unruly reveals that 56 per cent of consumers feel optimistic about the year ahead and 60 per cent predict a return toward normality within the year. The study, 2021 Consumer Insights Report, uncovers how consumers are feeling about the future—including their attitudes regarding shopping, traveling, […]
With all the top streaming platforms touting exclusive content, consumers feel compelled to sign up for multiple services, or risk missing out, according to Hub Entertainment Research’s annual Best Bundle study, which tracks the most popular combinations of TV services among consumers, and how well their DIY bundles meet their viewing needs. Highlights from the […]
A wide number of Star Wars titles have proved popular during the streaming era in the UK, according to data from streaming guide JustWatch. Despite being released 40 years ago, the original Star Wars trilogy are still among the most successful movies in the franchise. The live action spin-offs from that trilogy – Disney+ series […]
UK broadcast regulator Ofcom is consulting on its provisional views on the market position and impact of BBC Sounds, the Corporation’s streaming media and audio download service that includes live radio, audio-on-demand, and podcasts. The service is now established within the BBC’s audio offer, so Ofcom suggests it is appropriate to take stock of BBC […]
To celebrate Star Wars Day (May 4th), Disney+ is debuting The Force Awakens From Its Nap, a new Star Wars-inspired short, bringing characters from the Star Wars galaxy to the town of Springfield. The new short is the first of several from The Simpsons that Disney+ will release throughout the year – with each one […]
Alteox Media Consulting has announced the launch of the European SVoD service Sooner on its streaming platform Alteox.stream Alteox.stream is a cloud based white label content service that provides content solutions for IPTV and OTT operators as well as a one-stop-shop for content owners to distribute, manage and monetise their content. The solution handles encoding, […]