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Squid Game Season 2 sets Netflix viewing records

Squid Game Season 2 has proven popular with Netflix viewers having rocketed to the top of the Netflix Global Top 10, amassing 68 million views in its debut week, ranking #1 in 92 countries, setting the record for most views for a show in its premiere week and breaking into the Most Popular List in […]

January 2, 2025

Netflix NFL Xmas games average over 30m global viewers

Viewers from around the world tuned into Netflix on December 25th as the Chiefs vs Steelers NFL game drew 30 million global average minute audience (AMA) and Ravens vs Texans attracted 31.3 million. The two games averaged 26.5 million US viewers, according to the Nielsen Big Data + Panel. Both games dominated Netflix on December […]

January 1, 2025

Nielsen: 65m Americans watch Xmas Day NFL on Netflix

December 25th was a record-breaking day for Netflix and the NFL, with an unduplicated audience of nearly 65 million US viewers according to data from Nielsen. Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans (24.3 million average minute audience (AMA)) and Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers (24.1 million AMA) were the most-streamed NFL games in US history, […]

December 27, 2024By Nik Roseveare

How the resolution of customer service issues varies across various entertainment platforms

Entertainment companies are very different when it comes to their complaint, request and troubleshooting practices. How a platform handles these interactions can make or break a user’s loyalty – especially in an industry where efficiency and value for money are all about convenience. This encompasses everything from Netflix’s Tyson vs Paul disaster to games and […]

December 27, 2024

Beyoncé Bowl special coming to Netflix

Pop star Beyoncé performed a halftime show during Netflix’s first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday as the Houston Texans hosted the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium live on Netflix. This special performance took place in Beyoncé’s hometown of Houston, Texas, produced by her company, Parkwood Entertainment and Jesse Collins Entertainment. The expansive performance featured a slew of […]

December 26, 2024

Netflix orders Tyson docuseries

Netflix has ordered a new docuseries will take a look at the life of legendary boxer and cultural icon Mike Tyson. Known as the youngest heavyweight champion in history (at the age of 20 in 1986), Tyson’s legacy extends far beyond the ropes of the boxing ring, cementing him as one of the most compelling […]

December 23, 2024

Report: Anime took 6% of global streaming revenue in 2023

Japanese anime achieved record-breaking revenues in 2023, expanding its cultural influence worldwide. According to Parrot Analytics, anime generated $19.8 billion (€91.01bn) in total global revenue, including $5.5 billion from streaming and $14.3 billion from merchandising sales, underscoring its significant economic and cultural impact worldwide. Parrot Analytics and AJA have collaborated to enrich the Anime Industry […]

December 19, 2024

Study: International streamers dominate all metrics in SE Asia

OnDemandIQ has announced the completion of the first wave of its Streamer Sentiment Index (SSI) study, delivering critical insights into the performance of VoD and OTT platforms across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Taiwan. Surveying over 12,000 respondents across the region, the study evaluates the biggest global, regional, and local players, measuring key aspects of user […]

December 19, 2024

Netflix, Skydance Sports announce Nadal docuseries

Netflix and Skydance Sports have partnered on a documentary series about the life and career of Spanish sports and tennis icon Rafael Nadal. The series will include unprecedented access with Nadal throughout his comeback to competitive play in the 2024 season after sitting out much of 2023 due to injury. The docuseries will spotlight Nadal’s […]

December 19, 2024

Netflix announces latest filmmaking talent for Documentary Talent Fund

Netflix has announced six filmmakers who will receive funding and professional support to make a short documentary as part of the third year of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund. Following a rigorous application process and thousands of applications, a shortlist of 12 filmmaking teams from across the UK and Ireland were invited to Netflix’s UK […]

December 19, 2024