From the pioneering black-and-white broadcasts of the 1920s to today’s streaming mega-series, the invention of television changed the world’s entertainment. TV has been a major part of global culture for a century. From the 1950s the live box in the corner of the room became a household essential – airing all the news, sports and […]
These days, it feels like everyone has gotten into gaming. As of 2024 there are now an estimated 3.32 billion video game players around the world, with the number growing across platforms including consoles, PC and mobile devices like phones and tablets. But it’s not just how many people are playing games like slots online. […]
France’s video entertainment market grew by 3 per cent in 2024, to achieve a total value of €8.6 billion. This is according to the latest Futuresource Consulting video insights report, which uncovers a comprehensive picture of the landscape. With consumer habits shifting and competition intensifying, the report unpacks the latest trends and spending patterns in […]
Netflix is on track to surpass YouTube in total video revenue for the first time in 2025, according to Omdia data presented at MIP TV London 2025. As of 2024, YouTube remains ahead, generating $42.5 billion (€40.6bn), while Netflix recorded $39.2 billion. However, in 2025, Netflix is projected to overtake YouTube, reaching $46.2 billion, fueled […]
Netflix has released its latest Engagement Report sharing what subscribers watched on the streaming platform from July to December 2024. As announced in January, moving forward, Netflix will publish its bi-annual reports alongside its Q2 and Q4 earnings results. Introducing the report, Netflix said: “Engagement (i.e. time spent) is our best proxy for member joy. […]
Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, has reported that five of the top SVoD services globally – Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Paramount+ and Netflix – have significantly grown their sports programming over the last quarter. These five providers collectively increased sports programmes by more than 72 per cent in the recent quarter, […]
PPDS, the global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, has announced a partnership with French streaming giant, Canal+ Business. This exclusive collaboration sees Canal+ Business extend its reach into the hotel industry for the first time, with a range of Google Cast and Netflix ready Philips MediaSuite TVs at the heart of its […]
The Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) has announced the nominations for its prestigious annual BPG Awards, celebrating the very best in British Television, Streaming and Audio. This year’s shortlist reflects a compelling mix of gripping dramas, thought-provoking documentaries, groundbreaking comedy, and innovative entertainment. From the real-life scandal of Mr Bates vs The Post Office to the […]
Southeast Asia’s premium VoD market continued its robust growth trajectory in 2024, with total viewership reaching 440 billion minutes, a 7 per cent year-on-year increase, according to research from Media Partners Asia (MPA), using its ampd VoD measurement platform covering five markets in Southeast Asia. The growth was fuelled by Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia, […]
Streamers will account for a fifth of global sports rights spend in 2025 according to Ampere Analysis sports media rights data. Their combined spend on sports rights is forecast to reach $12.5 billion (€11.9bn) this year. Much of this growth is driven by the expanding sports budgets of Netflix and Amazon, however, sports streaming platform […]