Netflix’s 2025 Christmas NFL GameDay delivered the platform’s largest US sign-up peak of the year, according to analysis from Ampere Analysis. The live NFL broadcast, paired with the release of Stranger Things Season 5: Vol. 2, drove 430,000 new US subscribers, making it Netflix’s third-largest acquisition surge since 2018 – behind the Jake Paul vs […]
A consultation will identify the next steps in the UK government’s plan to boost children’s wellbeing online, ensuring they have a healthy relationship with mobile phones and social media. The proposals will build on the government’s broader action to ensure every child gets the best start in life, including a revised curriculum and better skills […]
United Group, a telco and media company in Southeastern Europe, has successfully completed €1.5 billion in bond refinancing transactions, which it says significantly strengthens its capital structure and financial flexibility. Strong investor demand allowed the Group to upscale the new floating rate notes (FRNs) transaction to €1.13 billion, and also refinance its outstanding PIYC PIK […]
Barb, the audience management specialist, has appointed RSMB to deliver the third phase of its API. Barb said API 3.0 is a crucial element of its data-distribution strategy, devised to meet the industry’s desire for more choice in how they ingest Barb data into their own business systems. RSMB will be tasked with developing a […]
DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has signed a deal with Polymarket to bring prediction trading to its users. Prediction markets enable people to buy and sell contracts based on the outcomes of sports, cultural moments, and many other events. The partnership with Polymarket aims to give DAZN users the ability to engage with these markets […]
wedotv, the free ad-supported streaming network, has announced an investment in sports programming rights for its FTA/FAST channel wedotv sports, available in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The content investments for wedotv sports include renewed agreements with HBA Media, a distributor of international horse racing rights. This deal brings viewers more than 40 days of live […]
eCLUTCH, the hybrid platform redefining how eSports and sports are broadcasted, has announced the launch of its complete entertainment package on OSNtv, an entertainment provider in the Middle East and North Africa. This partnership brings eSports and sports content to viewers across the region through OSN’s advanced satellite and digital platforms. The eCLUTCH package on […]
The FIA Extreme H World Cup, the hydrogen-powered motorsport, has announced the extension of its broadcast partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) through to the end of the 2028 season. This multi-year renewal ensures that fans across India can continue to watch live coverage, highlights, and exclusive digital content. The extended agreement builds on […]
At a press conference in Paris, French PSB group France Télévisions has announced it will launch a new sport channel on its digital platform to coincide with the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. The new channel will feature an interactive dimension inspired by the Twitch platform and aims to offer around 2,000 hours of […]
A study from Nielsen reveals that the majority of Black audiences (67 per cent) surveyed pay more attention to ads in media that reflect their culture. In addition, Black audiences demonstrate loyalty and trust to the brands and influencers they believe in compared to other segments. Over half (52 per cent) of Black audiences agreed […]
Sinclair has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) the full text of letters exchanged between the company and The EW Scripps Company regarding the merger proprosal between the two. Scripps rejected an initial takeover offer from Sinclair in December 2025. Now Sinclair has issued the following statement: “Over the last few weeks, Sinclair […]
It has been determined that the space particle that hit the SpainSat-NG II satellite struck it in a vital area, meaning that it cannot perform its mission as planned. Hisdesat, the government-focused division of Hispasat, has already given the go-ahead to build the SpainSat-NG III satellite to replace it. The 6,000 kgs satellite is likely […]
Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) certainly compete for the dubious honour of the ugliest kids in the family of media giants. Both badly need a suitor, and Paramount made it to the altar first. But, you know, marry in haste and all that. Skydance was the only serious caller and so became the partner/owner. […]