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 2o billion streaming minutes across the first three months of 2026 […]
The first ever licensed merchandise, which is where characters and brands are used to create products with official permission, was produced in the early 20th century. Peter Rabbit soft toys, which were licensed for production by the author Beatrix Potter in 1903, was the first recorded example of this practice. Since then, officially licensed products […]
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 […]
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has secured media rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 across 18 territories on behalf of 19 EBU Members, ensuring extensive free-to-air coverage for football fans across Europe. Under the agreement, EBU Members will deliver broad free-to-air coverage of the tournament across television, radio and digital platforms. Across all […]
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair is officially the #1 season premiere this year on Disney+ (internationally) and Hulu (in the US), driving 8.1 million views globally after its first three days following its April 10th debut. Additioanlly,it’s also the second biggest season premiere on Disney+ in Latin America ever (behind Loki Season 1) […]
The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) and the Motion Picture Association (MPA) of the US have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the aim of further strengthening cooperation in combating online copyright infringement and promoting copyright protection activities. The signing ceremony was held at MPA headquarters in Washington DC. This renewal follows the previous […]
Crayola Studios, the content arm of the art brand, has announced a new programme to identify and develop original kids’ content in partnership with Hollywood star Geena Davis and her Bentonville Film Festival (BFF). The initiative is designed to spotlight emerging creative developers with original ideas for children’s content, offering an opportunity to connect directly […]
Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland’s media regulator, has announced almost €6.4 million in funding for a wide range of new radio and TV productions as part of the latest round of the Sound & Vision scheme. Round 58 will support and promote new and culturally significant programmes for Irish audiences, including in the Irish language, for […]
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 […]