Comcast topped estimates for quarterly revenue and profit on, driven by a surge in theme park attendance, growth in its domestic wireless business and a spike in streaming revenue. Shares were up 5 per cent in pre-market trading. The Orlando theme park – which recently opened the gates on its new Universal Epic Universe attraction […]
Netflix is on the rise, as the streamer’s share of television viewing in June ranked in the top three among media companies for the first time in Nielsen’s Media Distributor Gauge report. Netflix posted the largest monthly share-increase across all media companies this month, adding 0.8 points from May to represent 8.3 per cent of […]
NBCUniversal has announced the close of its 2025-26 Upfront negotiation cycle, which generated the highest ad sales volume ever for its slate of programming. Fuelled by its sports and live events, the addition of the NBA, growth in streaming platform Peacock, and advancements in technology, NBCUniversal has reported record sales commitments overall and delivered its […]
In Nielsen’s 50th monthly report of The Gauge – a snapshot of total TV and streaming consumption in the US – streaming viewership surged again in June to represent 46 per cent of television usage. Time spent streaming was up 5.4 per cent over May, which was primarily driven by both a standout month for […]
Royal Ascot, taking place from June 17th to 21st, will be broadcast in over 180 territories through 30 broadcasters, ensuring the event reaches audiences across every corner of the globe. A jewel in the crown of international horse racing, it continues to attract significant broadcaster interest, with HBA Media delivering widespread coverage on behalf of […]
FilmRise, the New York City-based film and television studio and streaming network, has acquired the US distribution rights to the Peacock Original series Departure. The high-octane conspiracy series stars Emmy Award-winning actress Archie Panjabi and the late Oscar and Emmy Award-winning actor Christopher Plummer, who won two Canadian Screen Awards for his performances in seasons […]
Comcast’s Peacock streaming service narrowed its loss to $215 million in Q1 2025, from $639 million YoY, and overall revenue rose 16 per cent to $1.2 billion. It ended March with 41 million paying subscribers after taking in new Charter Communications subscribers, compared with 36 million for the year-end 2024 quarter. Comcast president, Mike Cavanagh, […]
WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, in partnership with Fontainebleau Las Vegas – the official host hotel of WrestleMania 41, have announced that the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony will take place on April 18th at 10pm PT at the resort’s state-of-the-art, 90,000 square-foot BleauLive Theater as part of WrestleMania weekend. Leveraging the three-level […]
Pocket.watch, the first and largest kids and family creator media company, continues its reign as the premiere studio distributing content starring digital creators on premium streaming platforms. After achieving tremendous success across top streaming services, pocket.watch is expanding its content library on Hulu (including Disney+ with Hulu), Peacock, and Amazon Kids+, further solidifying its position […]
As Apple and Comcast reported their Q4 results, their respective streaming services represent distinct approaches to the evolving digital entertainment landscape, reports Parrot Analytics. While neither Apple TV+ nor Peacock leads in market share, both platforms demonstrate how streaming fits into larger corporate strategies: Apple’s services ecosystem expansion and Comcast’s upcoming pivot into a leaner […]