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Data: Netflix climbs Nielsen Media Distributor Gauge

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 […]

July 23, 2025

Ofcom: Public service content should be findable on YouTube

Urgent steps must be taken to ensure that public service media content is easy to find and discover on third-party platforms, under new recommendations from broadcast regulator Ofcom to secure the system’s survival. Public service media (PSM) has a long and proud tradition in the UK. It delivers duly impartial and trusted news and original […]

July 21, 2025By Colin Mann

Channel 4 announces unscripted formats for comedy channel

Channel 4 has announced four unscripted formats for its new digital channel dedicated to comedy, A Comedy Thing by Channel 4. The new formats have been developed by Strong Watch Studios, who will manage the channel and have been commissioned to produce the first wave of episodes for the channel and additional social content. Each […]

July 18, 2025

S4C reports record digital viewing

S4C has reported that viewing hours across its digital platforms are at an all-time high. In its 2024-25 Annual Report the Welsh broadcaster saw a 7 per cent increase in viewing across Clic and iPlayer since last year, with 14 per cent of all S4C viewing now taking place across Clic, iPlayer and YouTube. S4C’s […]

July 17, 2025

CMF “deeply concerned” as Sky Kids ceases commissions

Sky has announced that it is to halt children’s commissioning in favour of solely acquiring content for its Sky Kids service. The Children’s Media Foundation (CMF) has expressed “surprise and deep concern” at the news. “This is a depressing and short-sighted decision, which will leave UK children less well-served. Sky Kids content has gained a […]

July 16, 2025

France 24 achieves record performance on YouTube

France 24 has reported a strong June on YouTube, with 146 million video views and a record average viewing time of 7 minutes and 3 seconds, reinforcing its status as the leading French media outlet on the platform. June’s result confirms France 24’s dynamic performance on YouTube since the beginning of the year. Over the […]

July 16, 2025

Survey: US sees strong value in streaming

The post-pandemic economic strain continues to rattle US consumers – with rising prices, they remain vigilant about their spending. The results of Hub’s semi-annual TV Advertising: Fact vs Fiction survey indicate that although viewers are keeping an eye on streaming price increases, they still consider such services a good value. Highlights from this ninth wave […]

July 15, 2025

Channel 4 launching digital comedy channel

Channel 4 has unveiled plans to launch a dedicated digital comedy channel for original unscripted comedy content. Hosted on YouTube, A Comedy Thing by Channel 4 will launch later this July. The new channel will be the latest addition to the public service streamer’s digital portfolio and follows the successful debut of food channel, Channel 4 Served […]

July 14, 2025

Logan Paul’s IMPAULSIVE joins WWE digital line-up

WWE, part of TKO Group, and Fanatics have announced that world-renowned entertainer, entrepreneur and professional athlete Logan Paul’s popular digital series – IMPAULSIVE – will join the lineup of WWE and Fanatics digital shows. With nearly a billion views on YouTube alone, IMPAULSIVE has become one of the world’s biggest digital series since launching in […]

July 14, 2025

Wavelength launches to unite creators & contextual social channels

The UNREEL Network and EXTREME International have come together under one brand – Wavelength – to create a social-first media and creator network. By uniting creators with social channel distribution at scale, Wavelength seeks to build a next-generation media company, led by CEO & Founder Alistair Gosling and Co-founder Benjamin Brown. Wavelength’s vision is to […]

July 11, 2025