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Report: BBC Studios faces challenges long-term

BBC Studios, the BBC’s main commercial arm, has returned £1.9 billion (€2.2bn) to the BBC by substantially growing its income and profits – reaching £1.8 billion and £202 million in 2023-24 – but needs to continue to evolve in a dynamic market to meet ambitious growth plans, a new National Audit Office (NAO) report has […]

November 20, 2024By Colin Mann

Disney+ partners with AudienceProject

Disney+ has partnered with AudienceProject, a provider of audience measurement solutions. The collaboration enables advertisers to access independent audience measurement of Disney+ advertising campaigns across all devices, including mobile, tablet and connected TV. The measurement solution will initially be available to advertisers in the UK, Germany and the Nordics, with more markets to follow. AudienceProject’s […]

November 20, 2024

Multiplatform TV’s role in supporting democracy highlighted

On November 21st, TV companies worldwide will unite to celebrate World Television Day, a reminder of the powerful role multiplatform TV plays in society. Established by the United Nations, this annual occasion emphasises television as a vital medium for information, communication, and entertainment. Each year, egta, the international trade body of multiplatform TV and audio […]

November 20, 2024

Tyson vs Paul at Netflix #1

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson battled it out in a record-breaking event for the ages, making history with the main event drawing over 108 million live global viewers to become, according to Netflix, the most-streamed sporting event ever. The boxing match wast #1 on Netflix’s English TV List in the week commencing November 11th, cleanly […]

November 20, 2024

Outlander has new UK home on MGM+

Long-running historical drama television, Outlander, has found a new home in the UK on MGM+. Outlander Season 7, Part 2 will premiere on the streaming platform in the UK on November 23rd, with new episodes airing weekly on Saturdays. All previous seasons of Outlander are also available to watch on MGM+. Outlander stars Sam Heughan, Caitriona […]

November 20, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Prime Video’s Beast Games premieres in December

Prime Video has announced that its competitiom series, Beast Games, fronted by MrBeast, the world’s most followed YouTuber, will debut on December 19th on the streaming platform in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The series sees 1,000 contestants compete in physical, mental, and social challenges, for a chance to win a whopping $5 […]

November 20, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Max goes live in SE Asia

Max, the streaming service from Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), is now available to stream in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, as well as Taiwan and Hong Kong. Subscribers can watch iconic brands including HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Cartoon Network and Max Originals, as well as a selection of Hollywood movies, and real-life […]

November 19, 2024

AudienceXpress partners with Tubi UK

AudienceXpress, a Comcast company and video media sales house, has announced its exclusive partnership with Fox Corporation’s ad-supported streaming service, Tubi, following its summer launch in the UK market. As part of this strategic partnership, AudienceXpress will utilise its expertise in the CTV space, its understanding of the UK and European markets, and its technology […]

November 19, 2024

Netflix: 60m homes watch Tyson vs Paul live

Netflix has reported that 60 million households watched the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson main event live around the world, peaking at 65 million concurrent streams. Nearly 50 million households globally tuned in live for the co-main event featuring a rematch between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor. Additionally, the bout is likely to be the […]

November 18, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Sky, Prime Video extend carriage deal

Sky and Amazon have announced an extension of their long-term collaboration that will see Prime Video continue to be available on Sky devices. The extension means that Sky customers in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland with a Prime Video subscription will be able to watch content from Sky and Prime Video, all […]

November 18, 2024