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Disney, YouTube TV end carriage dispute in US

The Walt Disney Company has announced a multi-year distribution agreement with YouTube TV that delivers Disney’s sports, news and entertainment programming – ending a stand-off that resulted in a Disney channel blackout on the YouTube platform that lasted for over two weeks. As part of the new deal, Disney’s full suite of networks and stations […]

November 17, 2025

NBCUniversal launching NBC Sports Network

NBCUniversal has announced that its new NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), a 24/7 linear network featuring a range of sporting events and programming from NBC Sports, will officially launch in the US on November 17th. NBCSN will be available exclusively through participating pay-TV distributors, launching first for all YouTube TV subscribers and soon on Xfinity, with […]

November 14, 2025

NFL Madrid Game free on La Liga YouTube channel

La Liga and the NFL are furthering their partnership in announcing an official NFL regular-season game can be watched for free, live on La Liga’s official YouTube channel. On November 16th (3:30pm, Spain time), the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders will face off at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium as part of the NFL Madrid […]

November 14, 2025

YouTube announces new creator-led programming

YouTube has announced new programming exclusively coming to the platform from popular creators including Cleo Abram, Mark Vins, Trevor Noah and more during the first-ever Creator Premieres showcase at the Metrograph in New York City. Google President, Sean Downey took to the stage to explain how YouTube has remained the #1 streamer for over two […]

November 14, 2025

Research: Older audiences watching long-form content on YouTube

YouTube, the world’s most-used video platform, continues to defy expectations — with 85 per cent of internet users now using the service each month, according to Ampere Analysis’s latest global consumer tracker of 56,000 adults. Nearly one in five (18 per cent) users say they watch full-length movies and TV shows on the platform. The […]

November 10, 2025

Telcos unite to tackle video traffic strain with TIP initiative

The TIP Board has approved the launch of a new TIP Project Group focused on optimising wireless broadband network delivery for video applications that run live or streamed over the network.  The Project Group aims to kick off with the support of a number of industry-leading Communication Service Providers (CSPs) and Content Application Providers (CAPs) […]

November 5, 2025

Google ends Movies Anywhere partnership

Google has terminated its long-standing partnership with Movies Anywhere, the industry-backed service that enabled consumers access to purchased films across ecosystems. Google Play and YouTube users can no longer sync new purchases to their Movies Anywhere libraries, nor can they redeem digital codes through Google’s platforms into the shared locker. Previously owned titles remain accessible […]

November 4, 2025

BAFTA Playback series launches on YouTube

BAFTA has announced the launch of BAFTA Playback, a new digital series presented in collaboration with Samsung, the Official Screen Partner of BAFTA. The series delves into career-defining moments and influences behind some of the most celebrated talents in film and TV, featuring commentary and clips curated by the actors themselves. Availble now on BAFTA’s […]

November 4, 2025

BFBS launches Inside Military Sport

BFBS Forces News has a new home for all forces sport, from boxing to netball, eSports and skateboarding. Inside Military Sport delves into sporting communities – from the world of forces rugby to growing grassroots sports such as strongman or darts – and captures the characters, competitions and memorable moments. Inside Military Sport brings the […]

November 4, 2025

Report: Continued growth for AVoD, FAST in US

Comscore, a specialist in measuring and analysing consumer behaviours, has released its 2025 State of Streaming report, revealing how consumer behaviour continues to reshape the US streaming landscape. A key finding is that audience expansion in both ad-supported (AVoD) and FAST channels shows no signs of slowing with big gains across the board. According to […]

October 30, 2025