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Research: Aggregation keeps 33% of pay-TV subs engaged

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 […]

April 14, 2026

The OG Network launches streaming platform with FAST Channels TV

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, […]

April 14, 2026

Research: Roku, Amazon TV OS gaining influence in US homes

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 […]

April 14, 2026

EBU secures FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 rights

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 […]

April 14, 2026

CODA renews anti-piracy MOU with MPA

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 […]

April 14, 2026

Ireland: €6.4m awarded in latest Sound & Vision funding

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 […]

April 14, 2026

Deltatre delivers digital platform for Serie A

Deltatre, a provider of streaming, digital, data and graphics solutions for the sports and media industries, has announced the completion of a direct-to-fan website and app experience for Italy’s Serie A, as part of a four-season digital partnership. Available in Italian and English, the new platform as the primary content and statistics hub for all […]

April 14, 2026

How brands and celebrities cash in on licensed content

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 […]

April 14, 2026

Nielsen appoints Ruiz to lead Measurement Science 

Nielsen, the specialist in audience measurement and media intelligence, has appointed Roberto Ruiz as its new Head of Measurement Science. In this position, Ruiz will spearhead the strategy and rollout of new products, technologies and capabilities under Nielsen’s measurement science arm, with a particular focus on driving innovation across Nielsen’s measurement solutions and enhancements for […]

April 14, 2026

Study: Financial instability common in performing arts industry

Financial instability in the acting, screen and theatrical professions has long been a topic discussed behind the scenes. Now research has laid bare the sheer scale of the problem, in a report published by Actors’ Trust, the charity supporting actors and stage management professionals across stage, sound and screen. The study used responses from 3,700 […]

April 14, 2026

SES, Japan Airlines expand IFC to long-haul fleet

Japan Airlines (JAL) has selected SES to deliver new multi-orbit inflight connectivity (IFC) for its Airbus and Boeing long-haul fleet. Under the agreement, JAL will install SES’s multi-orbit electronically steered antenna (ESA) system on 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft (linefit), 10 Boeing 787-9 aircraft (linefit) and 11 Boeing 787-9 aircraft (retrofit). Linefit deliveries are expected to […]

April 14, 2026
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