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Roku Q1 revenue up 22% YoY

Roku, the TV streaming specialist, has delivered Q1 figures it described as “outstanding”, with platform revenue up 28 per cent YoY to $1.13 billion (€0.97bn), attributed to the strength in Advertising and Subscriptions. “We continued to increase profitability, generating Net Income of $86 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $148 million, up 165 per cent YoY, and […]

May 4, 2026

How streaming platforms are rebuilding content discovery and user interfaces

Interfaces are evolving from static grids into adaptive layouts guided by user behavior. Technology providers apply machine learning to improve efficiency in content discovery processes. These advancements ensure high-quality content appears faster while minimising friction during searches. Providers focus on intent-based discovery rather than keywords to improve engagement. This transformation signals a shift toward personalised, […]

April 30, 2026

StreamView files for bankruptcy

Austria-based StreamView has filed for bankruptcy in Vienna. Reportedly, StreamView has debts of some €36.6 million and is exposed to supply chain problems with its Chinese manufacturers. There are reports of unpaid sums to those manufacturers. The company cites three main reasons for the bankruptcy: rising costs, trade barriers and issues with a partner in […]

April 27, 2026By Chris Forrester

BFBS renews MOD contract

Media organisation and military charity BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) has signed a 10-year contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to transform the way that UK Armed Forces access media and entertainment, wherever they are serving. Ben Chapman, BFBS CEO said: “We are very excited to announce this renewed partnership with the MOD, and […]

April 24, 2026

Report: Heavy fines loom over Spain’s sports streamers

Spain’s booming sports streaming market is facing a stark warning after a report found that many OTT platforms are failing to comply with key audiovisual regulations — exposing operators to fines of up to €750,000. The study, carried out by AVC Audiovisual Compliance, reviewed 65 sports streaming services based in Spain and concluded that full […]

April 23, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Data: 5 Streaming fastest growing BVoD in Q1

Barb data shows that 5’s Streaming service has grown at a greater rate than any of its Broadcaster VoD (BVoD) competitors over the first quarter of 2026, at 25 per cent – measured by Barb TV viewing hours growth. The growth in 5 Streaming has been attributed to an array of UK original dramas including […]

April 23, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Sweden: 11m SVoD subs, but high churn

In the first quarter of 2026, the number of paid streaming subscriptions in Sweden amounts to 11 million, reports Mediavision. This is a new record level and corresponds to an increase of nearly 2 million subscriptions compared to the same period last year. “The Swedish streaming market continues to grow rapidly in Q1 2026. New […]

April 21, 2026

Study: Netflix holds top spot across all US streaming metrics

Conjointly Brand Tracker has expanded its coverage to include the US video streaming industry, shedding light on brand performance across this competitive sector. Initial findings include: The US video streaming landscape is currently led by Netflix, which maintains the highest market presence across all tracking metrics: 92 per cent aided awareness, 79 per cent consideration, […]

April 17, 2026

Roku surpasses 100m streaming households

Roku, the TV streaming specialist, has announced that it has surpassed 100 million streaming households worldwide. Homes around the globe watch TV using a Roku streaming player, a first-party Roku-made TV, or one of the many Roku TV models built by Roku’s global hardware partners. “Surpassing 100 million streaming households is a defining moment, not […]

April 16, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Channel 4 sees record streaming audience in Q1

Channel 4 delivered its biggest‑ever Q1 streaming audience across the start of 2026, as its content slate drove record viewing, attracted youth audiences and put it on track towards meeting its streaming targets. Barb data shows that the UK public service broadcaster attracted over 20 billion streaming minutes across the first three months of 2026 […]

April 14, 2026By Nik Roseveare