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Analysis: Korean, Spanish content tops Netflix non-English viewing

Korean and Spanish titles are the most viewed non-English language content on Netflix, according to Omdia’s What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report for H1 2024. Korean titles now account for 8.71 per cent of all non-English language content consumption on the platform, with Spanish-language content following closely at 7.11 per cent. This popularity represents […]

October 18, 2024

Run3TV, TVision partner

Run3TV, the ATSC 3.0 application platform that enables Smart Broadcasting for local TV broadcasters, has announced a partnership with audience measurement firm TVision, to provide accurate viewing and attention data from the TVision audience panel. TVision maintains a panel of approximately 5,000 US households representing more than 14,000 people, measuring person-level viewer engagement and attention […]

October 18, 2024

Sunrise launches TV Shop strategy

Swiss telco Sunrise has added Disney+ and a new TV Shop strategy to its TV offering. “Sunrise TV is more than just television. We offer everything our customers prefer to see and all in one place. With the new TV Shop, they can access their favourite content easily on the Sunrise TV Box and enjoy […]

October 18, 2024

Netflix reveals Paul vs Tyson preliminary card

Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have announced the three bout preliminary card of the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson and Serrano vs Taylor 2 mega-event on November 15th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Headlining the preliminary card will be MVP’s super middleweight powerhouse and the WBO’s #1 contender Shadasia ‘The Sweet Terminator’ Green […]

October 18, 2024

Analysis: Netflix excels at user retention

User retention in streaming services has become a crucial measure of success. Netflix consistently excels at retaining users longer than its competitors, Apple TV+ and Paramount+, reports BB Media. An analysis of the retention cycle shows that most Apple TV+ and Paramount+ users cancel their subscriptions within six months. In contrast, Netflix subscribers remain subscribed […]

October 17, 2024

Germany: Pay-TV, SVoD revenues at €5.4bn in 2023

Revenues from pay-TV and paid VoD in Germany grew by 8.8 per cent to €5.4 billion in 2023 reports VAUNET, the umbrella organisation of audio and audiovisual media companies in the country, in its Pay TV & Paid VOD in Germany 2023/2024 study. VAUNET expects additional growth of around 5 per cent for 2024, bringing total […]

October 17, 2024

CNA launches on Freeview

Asia-based news and current affairs brand CNA’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel is now available on Freeview 276.  Previously available via Channelbox on channel 271, the move to its own Freeview channel enhances accessibility for a larger audience in the UK.  CNA’s availability on Freeview was facilitated by Global Distribution Services, content aggregation and distribution company, specialising on FAST Freeview distribution […]

October 17, 2024

Prime Video’s Citadel: Diana biggest launch for Italian Original

Prime Video has revealed that the Italian Original spy series Citadel: Diana, from the world of Citadel, has achieved the biggest global launch for an Italian Original ever on Prime Video, based on worldwide viewership, outside its country of origin, in launch weekend. The Italian series starring Matilda De Angelis has enjoyed breakout success in […]

October 17, 2024

NAD recommends Comcast discontinues “12x Faster Internet” Claim

In a challenge brought by AT&T Services, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) has recommended Comcast Cable Communications, in connection with Comcast Business Internet discontinue its claim that “Comcast Business Internet has speeds up to 12x faster than Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile” in markets where AT&T offers a wired fibre product with speeds faster […]

October 17, 2024

Study: Queer audiences feel misrepresented in QSR ads

Revry, the LGBTQ+ streaming network, has released its latest audience insights for the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and Fast Casual categories, from Revry’s LGBTQ+ Streaming Audience Insights, powered by Nielsen. These  findings offer an in-depth look at how LGBTQ+ consumers engage with brands in the fast food and fast casual dining sectors, underscoring the importance […]

October 17, 2024