A report from Ofcom reveals that UK audiences are now more likely to turn to Netflix than the BBC when deciding what to watch. The media regulator’s annual Media Nations report shows that 26 per cent say Netflix is their first choice when looking for something to watch, with the BBC next at 25 per […]
5 has launched 11 new streaming channels on Freely, the live and on demand streaming platform from Everyone TV. The new channels – curated from popular 5 content – are available to watch free of charge on the Freely TV guide, which enables viewers with Freely-enabled sets to browse and watch streamed channels from 5 […]
Hayu’s catalogue is now available to Sky subscribers at no extra cost. Eligible customers can access over 250 reality shows, including new seasons, and same-day US episodes – all included as part of their Sky TV subscription, with no additional apps or logins required. Viewers can watch every season of popular reality shows on Hayu, […]
Streaming usage appeared to begin its summer ascent in May 2026 as US audiences’ time spent streaming increased to 48.6 per cent of total TV watch-time (+1.0 pt.), according to Nielsen’s latest The Gauge and Media Distributor Gauge reports. Additionally, overall TV usage exhibited a notably smaller monthly decrease compared to previous April-to-May transitions, declining […]
HBO Max has launched two new mobile features in the US, providing subscribers with new ways to browse, sample, and explore its content. ‘HBO Max Shorts’ is designed to help users discover something to watch by highlighting memorable scenes from the HBO Max library in a vertical, scrollable feed. Users can tap the ‘Shorts’ icon […]
The FTTH Council Europe has announced that it has rebranded as Fibre Council Europe. Explaining the rebrand, the industry body said: “Fibre to the home is where the Council’s journey began; it no longer defines the full extent of the fibre industry’s work or ambition. Across Europe, fibre infrastructure now underpins the continent’s digital future: […]
DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has announced a deal that will make it the exclusive direct-to-consumer streaming home of MSG Networks and YES Network during the 2026-2027 NBA and NHL seasons. Subscribers within the networks’ respective regional coverage territories will have access to live Yankees, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Devils, Islanders and Sabres games, as well […]
Ad-supported Connected TV (CTV) video services could generate an average of $0.21 per hour of viewing (HOV) if every available advertising slot were sold, establishing a new monetisation benchmark across Hybrid VoD, AVoD, FAST and Broadcaster VoD services, according to Omdia’s report, Video Advertising KPI Benchmarks: Monetisation. The report finds the industry is currently operating […]
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Aquatics GB are partnering once again to bring the European Aquatics Championships Paris 2026 live and free exclusively to UK audiences on Eurovision Sport, the EBU’s free streaming platform. Taking place from July 31st to August 16th, the European Aquatics Championships Paris 2026 will bring together Europe’s leading athletes […]
A study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Smartly surveyed 620 marketing and advertising decision-makers responsible for CTV strategy across the UK, US and Germany to better understand what prevents brands from bringing the speed, testing and optimisation common in paid social to connected TV. The research suggests that while CTV has matured as […]
Despite some slippage in the launch of extra satellites from AST SpaceMobile to early 2027, Vodafone, its key European technology partner, has restated its commitment to starting a ‘beta’ satellite service for the UK “at the beginning of 2027”. Margherita Della Valle, Vodafone Group CEO, commented: “‘Our partner AST is currently predicting, after the last […]
Charlie Ergen, co-founder of EchoStar, has reportedly decided to place its wholly-owned subsidiary Hughes Network Systems into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The WSJ is amongst other reports that the aim is to avoid paying a $1.5 billion (€1.3bn) debt maturity obligation due on August 1st. As of March 31st, Hughes had just $102 million in cash […]
Comcast has decided to unpack itself while at the same time trying to bag ITV broadcasting through Sky. In the meantime, Fox has bagged Roku, at which Netflix looked but decided to keep its checkout basket empty. Just as well, since the rumours have already started that the streamer will now bid for the newly […]