Channel 4 delivered its biggest‑ever Q1 streaming audience across the start of 2026, as its content slate drove record viewing, attracted youth audiences and put it on track towards meeting its streaming targets. Barb data shows that the UK public service broadcaster attracted over 20 billion streaming minutes across the first three months of 2026 […]
Amazon confirmed on April 14th that it would buy satellite operator Globalstar in an agreed $11.57 billion (€9.8bn) deal. The end result will be a rival satellite ‘direct-to-consumer’ service to that of Elon Musk’s Starlink. The deal documents show that Globalstar will continue to serve Apple and some of its iPhones with emergency coverage. The […]
Omdia forecasts that V (formerly VIDAA), the smart TV operating system developed by Hisense, looks set to overtake LG’s webOS in European shipments, signalling a major shift in the competitive balance of the smart TV market. V’s rapid rise has been driven by the strong momentum of Hisense and its expanding footprint across Europe. The […]
Motion Picture Association Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin has reaffirmed the body’s commitment to protecting copyright in the age of AI. Delivering his annual State of the Industry address at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Rivkin noted that every time there had been a new advancement, the industry had persisted. “We’ve adapted. We’ve thrived. We’ve always […]
A report from MIT Technology Review Insights finds that organisations must rethink how they approach data consent, shifting from one-time compliance interactions to ongoing, trust-based relationships with users to succeed in the AI era. The report, Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX, is produced in partnership with Usercentrics, a specialist in data […]
The Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM) has released a new paper defining a structural shift in how identity operates across the US TV and CTV marketplace – from a tactical capability to core market infrastructure. As converged viewing accelerates and advertising workflows evolve, the paper sets out the critical role that identity now plays, […]
A study commissioned by the EBU, and carried out by Oliver & Ohlbaum Associates (O&O), shows that when Lithuanians use their public broadcaster, LRT, more, they also use private news websites more. Looking at four years of audience data (2022–2026), the study finds consistent positive links across all key metrics. For instance, a 1 per cent increase in LRT page views is […]
Parks Associates has released its latest white paper, Unified Streaming: Unlocking Next-Gen Advertising, developed in partnership with Philo. The research highlights the challenges in monetising consumer attention and the advantages of unified video platforms that can aggregate across streaming formats, which creates new opportunities for advertisers, platforms, and content providers. The firm’s latest data shows […]
The OG Network has officially launched a next-generation Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) platform in partnership with FAST Channels TV, delivering a curated streaming experience dedicated to the legacy and future of urban culture. Founded by Courtney ‘Big Court’ Richardson II and co-led by entertainment icon Ice-T, The OG Network brings together classic urban films, […]
Spain has introduced an unprecedented system to block illegal sports broadcasts in real time, marking a significant escalation in the fight against digital piracy and directly affecting users who rely on unauthorised streaming services. The initiative, reported by elEconomista, follows a landmark ruling issued on March 23rd by a commercial court in Barcelona. The decision […]
Hub Entertainment Research’s annual Connected Home study looks at how devices across the home impact how Americans consume media and this year’s findings reveals strong interest in new AI-powered devices. Alongside big screen TV operating systems that centre the home, these AI-powered devices have the potential to more seamlessly help consumers solve problems and enhance […]
Last week Xona Space Systems confirmed that it had succeeded in raising $170 million in Series C funding. A few hours later it formally opened its in-house satellite production facility at Burlingame, California (near San Francisco airport). The Xona plan is to build a fleet of 259 specialised satellites to “unlock the potential of tomorrow’s […]
The worst kept secret in broadcasting is out; Matt Brittin becomes BBC DG to wrestle with the myriad challenges facing the corporation. News focuses on his background as a senior European Google executive. He’s also a white, male, British, Oxbridge graduate in his late fifties. Don’t hold your breath for radical moves. He’s also a […]