Kantar, the marketing data and analytics company, has revealed growing adoption of ad-supported streaming, strong competition between Prime Video and Apple TV+, and a breakout performance by Mubi, which recorded its best-ever quarter in the Entertainment on Demand (EoD) GB streaming market data. The study in Great Britain, from Kantar’s Worldpanel division, uncovered the following […]
Virgin Media O2 has released data that shows children are reaching for screens as soon as school finishes, with a clear spike in broadband traffic at 3:40pm every weekday. The surge is being driven by data-heavy TV streaming and families watching YouTube. The weekday traffic jump comes from Virgin Media O2’s broadband network analysis, which […]
iSpot, the cross-platform TV ad measurement company, has released the company’s Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) Outcomes Ranker, offering a look at the top-performing QSR creatives, genres, and dayparts on linear TV in the US from Q1 2025 from top QSR brands including Burger King, Subway, Starbucks and more. A great ad can spark a craving, […]
To ensure audiences can access crucial information in the aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake, the BBC World Service has added a direct-to-home satellite video channel to the platforms delivering BBC News Burmese content. In the coming four months, the Thaicom 6 satellite, which covers Myanmar, Thailand, and the wider region, will deliver BBC News Burmese […]
GB News has extended its distribution partnership with Arqiva. The agreement, which spans multiple years, includes Digital Terrestrial Television (Freeview) and DTH satellite TV spectrum, DAB+ Radio spectrum, and broadcast connectivity lines. Viewers accessing GB News via FreeSat will also benefit from the renewal. Marc Schipper, Chief Operating Officer at GB News, commented: “We’re delighted […]
DoubleVerify, the software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, is deepening its commitment to keeping digital advertising free from exploitative and illegal content through a new partnership with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). The IWF operates globally to combat the spread of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) through the detection and identification of […]
African Movie Channel, a UK broadcaster with expertise in Nollywood channel curation and management, has announced the move of its FAST channel, Nolly Africa, to a dedicated LCN (Logical Channel Number) on Freeview in the UK. Nolly Africa is now available on Freeview channel 287, as well as Freely channel 593, having previously been available […]
Remow, the entertainment company dedicated to bringing Japanese content to the rest of the world, has announced the launch of 24/7 Samurai-Showdown, a FAST channel that delivers action-packed sword fights and high-flying ninja acrobatics 24 hours a day. Wiewers in the US can stream the 24/7 Samurai-Showdown channel for free on Prime Video and experience […]
Ofcom has set out the principles and methods it intends to follow when preparing its recommendations to the Secretary of State on designating connected TV platforms, as part of its work to implement the Media Act 2024. The UK media regulator says it is critical that viewers can easily find and discover the diverse range […]
As traditional media outlets face increasing challenges – declining ad revenues, shrinking newsroom staff, and the closure of local newspapers – many communities are losing access to vital local news and regional programming. However, Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channels are stepping in to fill this gap, providing a platform that not only preserves local […]