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Analysis: Movies carry fewer ads than series on streamers

Debut data from Ampere’s new Streaming Advertising Analytics service (US) shows that major streamers are using different strategies for ad delivery for movies and TV series. Movies deliver longer, uninterrupted viewing, while episodic TV supports higher ad frequency through natural breakpoints and binge viewing. The findings highlight how platforms are matching ad delivery with content […]

April 13, 2026

Freely launching Spotlight Channels for CTV OS partners

Everyone TV has unveiled Freely Spotlight Channels, an initiative that aims to increase monetisation opportunities for connected TV operating system (CTV OS) partners via the Freely TV Guide. Freely Spotlight Channels will be available on channel 31 and channels 90–99, with channel placement offered to CTV OS partners on Freely-enabled devices. V (formerly VIDAA), the company behind the VIDAA OS smart TV operating […]

April 13, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Analyst: SpaceX making 340 satellites per month

Analysts at Quilty Space say that SpaceX is building Starlink satellites at a rate of more than 4,000 per year (or about 340 per month). This production rate is well ahead of the 2,880 it built in 2024, a 40-plus percentage improvement. Quilty adds that Starlink’s global gateways (ground-stations) deployed grew from about 240 in […]

April 13, 2026By Chris Forrester

TFI Friday Unplugged coming to Channel 4

Channel 4 has acquired six episodes of Virgin Radio UK’s YouTube show, TFI Friday Unplugged, fronted by Chris Evans, bringing the iconic entertainment format back to its original home. The weekly series will make its debut across Channel 4 from 11pm on April 17th and will also be available to stream for free on Channel […]

April 13, 2026

WRAP launches Sky-backed ‘Rescue Me’ TV campaign

WRAP, the global environmental action non-governmental organisation (NGO), is bringing circular living into homes across the UK with the launch of its new TV campaign, ‘Rescue Me, Recycle’, airing now across Sky channels. The campaign aims to inspire people to recycle more and accelerate the shift towards a better use of resources. Despite strong intent, […]

April 13, 2026

Report: SVoD market enters disciplined growth phase

In streaming, momentum has carried the market a long way, but increasingly, it’s having to work harder. Futuresource’s SVoD Market Outlook report shows that global SVoD subscriptions have reached 2.2 billion worldwide and are on track to achieve 2.6 billion by 2030. It highlights a market where growth continues to be shaped less by acquisition, […]

April 10, 2026

Fastly, LaLiga collaborate on anti-piracy innovation

Fastly, a specialist in global edge cloud platforms, and LaLiga, Spain’s Professional Football Association, have partnered to develop technical solutions to address the illegal streaming of live sports, with a particular focus on LaLiga’s matches. With LaLiga estimating that piracy costs its clubs between $700-$800 million (€600-€700 million) each year, the two companies are collaborating […]

April 10, 2026

Leyra powers Icelandic broadcaster RÚV’s streaming service

Leyra, a powerful end-to-end streaming platform with an open partner ecosystem, has announced that Icelandic National Broadcasting Service, Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV), is the first public broadcaster to deploy on Leyra, the newly launched joint venture from Accedo and Magine Pro. RÚV’s service will launch on Samsung and LG platforms, offering both live and on-demand content, including […]

April 10, 2026

TNT Sports, DAZN launch US boxing partnership

TNT Sports and DAZN have announced a partnership that will bring some of the biggest fights in boxing live to TNT Sports and DAZN platforms in the US, creating a new series of events and expanding access for fans nationwide. The collaboration will feature monthly major boxing events branded The Fight and promoted in partnership with […]

April 10, 2026

Series A Free Weekender on DAZN

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, is offering viewers in the UK & Ireland the chance to watch Matchday 32 Serie A fixtures for free from April 10th to 13th. With just seven games remaining in the season, the headline fixtures promise further twists in the Scudetto race as teams try to close the gap. In […]

April 10, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Fubo enhances mobile apps

FuboTV has unveiled an upgrade to its iOS and Android apps, powered by its proprietary AI technology, to optimise the sports streaming experience for viewerss on the go.  Fubo’s enhanced mobile apps now deliver quick hits of moments that matter in addition to full video. Sports fans can enjoy Fubo’s enhanced mobile streaming experience, which […]

April 10, 2026
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36 major airlines now committed to Starlink

Elon Musk used his social media platform X to share that Starlink had won CopaAirlines with its staellite connectivity equipment and that the service would serve passengers “from gate to gate”. However, there was also bad news from Papua New Guinea where its National Court on the licensing of Starlink is expected to be delivered […]

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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 […]

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