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Whiskey on the Rocks coming to Disney+

Whiskey on the Rocks, a political satire inspired by real events, is the first Nordic Original series to premiere on Disney+ in select countries (and Hulu in the US) on January 22nd 2025. All six episodes will be released at once. The series is the latest project from the team behind the celebrated Swedish film The 100- […]

November 26, 2024

Telenor Sweden CEO stepping down

At the end of the year, Bjørn Ivar Moen has announce he will leave the position as CEO of Telenor Sweden. Recruitment of a new CEO will be announced shortly. “It has been three intense, fun, and of course also sometimes challenging years. We have pushed forward and accomplished great things together. It is with […]

November 25, 2024

Report: Ad tiers boost streaming subs in Sweden

After a period of slower growth, the Swedish streaming market is now experiencing a significant upswing, reports Mediaivision. In Q3 2024, there were 600,000 new streaming subscriptions compared to the same period last year. The primary driver of this growth is the introduction of more affordable, ad-supported subscription options. “The new, affordable subscriptions have gained […]

November 13, 2024

Max on Prime Video in Sweden, Netherlands

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) and Prime Video have expanded their agreement to make Max, WBD’s streaming service, available as an add-on subscription through Prime Video in Sweden, and HBO Max in the Netherlands, effective immediately. Prime Video customers will be able to subscribe to Max to watch hit shows such as The Penguin, House of […]

November 11, 2024

SF Studios boards film adaptation of IJustWantToBeCool’s novel The Villain of Villains

SF Studios has boarded the feature film adaptation of The Villain of Villains, based on the best-selling book series by the Swedish YouTube group IJustWantToBeCool. The film is directed by Alain Darborg with a screenplay by Jessika Jankert. Strive Stories produces the film in collaboration with SF Studios and SVT. The film is expected to […]

October 30, 2024

Telia grows mobile service revenue in all markets

Telia, the Swedish multinational telco, has reported Q3 revenue decreased 0.9 per cent to SEK 21,749 million (€1,904.4m), and like for like, revenue increased 0.9 per cent. Service revenue decreased 0.6 per cent to SEK 18,820 million and like for like, service revenue increased 1.2 per cent. For the telco operations, service revenue increased 1.1 […]

October 24, 2024

Sweden: Over 1m daily TikTok users

The use of video on social media has significantly increased in Sweden. Unlike traditional media, the content is dominated by short clips presented in endless feeds, according to Mediavision’s latest analysis of video on social media. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram and YouTube offer similar formats, but TikTok has emerged as a leading player in the […]

September 27, 2024

Sweden: Tele2 bundles Disney+

Tele2 and and The Walt Disney Company Nordic & Baltic has entered an agreement to provide Tele2 customers with more entertainment through Disney+. The deal marks the first Disney+ bundle offering in Sweden. “The addition of Disney+ to the Tele2 portfolio enhances our ability to deliver exceptional entertainment to our customers. At Tele2, our constant […]

September 23, 2024

Report: Continued growth for streamed music in Sweden

Mediavision’s Q2 analysis of the Swedish audio market shows that daily listening time is stable compared to the same period last year. The total listening time amounts to 100 minutes on an average day, covering both live radio and digital audio (audiobooks, music, and podcasts on demand). It is evident that the country’s listening behaviour […]

September 18, 2024

Johnsen leaving Tele2 CEO role

After four years as CEO for Swedish telco Tele2, Kjell Johnsen has informed the board that he will be stepping down. Johnsen will remain in his current role until a successor has been appointed. “I want to thank Kjell for his significant contributions to Tele2’s development during his four years at the helm. Under Kjell’s leadership, Tele2 has established strong foundations […]

September 5, 2024