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Virgin Media refreshes bundles

Virgin Media is refreshing its bundle line-up which its says will “put entertainment at the heart, simplify its offering and provide even more value for its customers” – including faster broadband, more HD channels, and Netflix included as standard across a selection of broadband and entertainment packages. New and re-contracting customers can choose from five […]

October 2, 2025

Research: Content overlap now common on US VoD platforms

Insight from Ampere Analysis shows that US streaming platforms are increasingly sharing catalogues across platforms. In July 2025, 39 per cent of US titles (67,000 of 172,000) appeared on two or more services, compared with 13 per cent in the UK and 8 per cent in France over the same period. The high rate of […]

September 30, 2025

Why broadcasts offer diverse takeaways for every listener or viewer

Broadcasts continue to serve different purposes depending on who is watching or listening. For some, it’s about picking up information; for others, it’s purely about entertainment. The most recent viewing data from the UK reflects this range in engagement. In 2025, Brits averaged around four hours of TV and streaming content each day, with approximately […]

September 29, 2025

Triggerfish to open UK studio

Triggerfish, the South African animation studio, is expanding its global presence with the launch of a new UK studio, widening its European footprint and accelerating growth in feature films, TV series, and specials. Building on its hubs in South Africa and Ireland, the move brings Triggerfish closer to key clients and creative partners while tapping […]

September 24, 2025

Canada: Barney’s World now on Prime Video, Netflix

Barney’s World is continuing to grow its international and platform reach – now streaming on Prime Video and Netflix in Canada. First introduced to audiences in October 2024, Barney’s World is designed for a new generation of fans while staying true to the heart of the iconic franchise. Prime Video in Canada in now home […]

September 24, 2025

Australia: HBO Max scores bumper debut quarter

Data from research firm Roy Morgan shows streaming video service HBO Max, which launched in Australia on March 31st (then known as just ‘Max’), has captured an audience of 851,000 Australians aged 14+ in its first full quarter online (April – June 2025). A look at the broader market for SVoD shows 17.6 million Australians […]

September 23, 2025

Netflix, AB InBev sign ad deal

AB InBev, the drink and brewing giant, and Netflix have announced a global partnership bringing together some of the world’s most iconic beer brands – such as Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona – and the global streamer. Together, the companies say they will “create even more enjoyable experiences for legal drinking age fans around the […]

September 22, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Nielsen: College football boosts US traditional TV viewership

The start of a new school year and the return of American college football collided in August to disrupt summer TV trends, signaled by gains for broadcast and cable for the first time since April, according to Nielsen’s monthly The Gauge report – a snapshot of total TV and streaming consumption in the US. Broadcast […]

September 17, 2025

Netflix: Over 41m watch Canelo vs Crawford

In a career-defining performance, Terence Crawford defeated Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez by unanimous decision after 12 rounds on September 14th, to win the undisputed Super Middleweight Championship, in an event streamed globally on Netflix, The main fight scored an estimated average minute audience (AMA) of 36.6 million live+SD viewers from opening to closing bell, reports VideoAmp […]

September 16, 2025

IBC 2025 attracts 44,000 visitors

IBC 2025 brought the world’s media, entertainment and technology community together in Amsterdam in a period of rapid transformation for the industry, uniting global players, disruptors and innovators. With 43,858 visitors, IBC’s show floor, stages and conference featured over 1,300 exhibitors and over 600 speakers showcasing new technologies, debating industry transformation, and building the relationships that will […]

September 16, 2025