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Report: Streaming patterns mirror traditional TV

TiVo, a wholly owned subsidiary of entertainment technology company Xperi, has released its Q2 2025 Video Trends Report detailing a fragmented but vibrant entertainment landscape, where video remains king for consumers in the US and Canada. Most notably, the data shows that video service bundles continue to gain traction, indicating that consumers value the ability […]

October 2, 2025

Research: Audiences streaming less US content

Research from Digital i has revealed that the share of viewing time to US content in other countries has decreased by 7 per cent on Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video over the past five years. Between Q1 2020 and Q2 2025, the percentage of combined viewing time to content made in the US on these […]

October 2, 2025

Analysis: Netflix, AB InBev deal shakes up alcohol ad market

AB InBev’s brands — including the likes of Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois — will soon be advertised on Netflix following a global deal with the brewing giant. Ampere’s latest analysis shows that Netflix currently holds a tiny share of the ad contracts in this lucrative sector, a space historically dominated by Hulu and Warner […]

October 2, 2025

Prime Video outlines Young Adult slate

Prime Video has revealed more from its upcoming slate of young adult (YA) series and movies at an exclusive event which brought together stars from some of Prime Video’s most successful originals across Europe and Latin America. Nicole Wallace, star of Prime Video’s biggest international original ever, Culpa Tuya, was announced as the lead in […]

October 2, 2025

Forecast: Subscription economy at $1.2tn by 2030

The Subscription Economy Market: 2025-2030 study from tech strategists Juniper Research predicts that the subscription economy will grow by 67 per cent over the next five years; from $722 billion (€614bn) in 2025. The research identified digital video services as the leading subscription category; accounting for over 33 per cent of global subscription spend by […]

October 1, 2025

Canada: Crave Standard With Ads on Prime Video

Crave has announced that its Standard With Ads tier is now available for purchase on Prime Video in Canada. Prime Video customers can subscribe directly through their account for C$11.99 per month. “Amazon is a valued and important partner of Bell Media. The introduction of additional Crave plans on Prime Video offers more choice and […]

October 1, 2025

Hong Kong: Now TV adds Disney+

Now TV has announced that it has partnered with Disney+ in Hong Kong to bringing the streaming platform’s full library of content to its customers in the region. Derek Choi, Managing Director, Consumer Marketing & Pay TV, HKT, commented: “We are thrilled to join forces with Disney+ to bring the beloved slates from Disney’s brands […]

September 30, 2025

Philo adds HBO Max, discovery+ access to Core package

Philo, the live TV streaming service in the US, has announced the expansion of its Core package through a new partnership with Warner Bros Discovery. Effective immediately, Philo Core subscribers gain access to the ad-supported tiers of HBO Max and discovery+ as part of their subscription. Current subscribers will receive access to both premium services […]

September 30, 2025

DIsney+ names broadcast team for Women’s Champions League

Disney+ has revealed its broadcast line-up for the 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League, combining expert talent with ESPN’s production experience. Football fans can watch all 75 matches of the competition exclusively live on Disney+, with the league phase kicking off on October 7th. Disney+ customers will be able to follow their local teams in their […]

September 30, 2025By Nik Roseveare

France: Amazon slams media windowing

Prime Video France has once again blasted French media windowing and the fact it has to wait 17 months before offering new movies to its subscribers. During a Prime Video Presents press conference, managing director Christophe Deguine reiterated the platform’s position on this windowing in France, which the company isn’t signatory to. According to the […]

September 29, 2025From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris