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Research: 20% of US homes subscribe to gaming service

Parks Associates reports a continued wave of subscription service uptake among US households, led by streaming video, retail memberships, and streaming audio, while 20 per cent of households have a gaming subscription, outpacing gym memberships. Parks Associates recently released a consumer study of 8,000 US internet households, Subscription Memberships and Bundling: Shopping, Video, Gaming, Mobile. […]

May 15, 2024

Insight TV channels on VIDAA platform

Insight TV, the millennial-focused channel operator, has strengthened its international reach by launching three FAST channels on the VIDAA Smart TV platform across the UK, Benelux, Poland, Germany, the US, Canada and Australia. VIDAA users will now be able to watch content and channels devoted to Millennial and Gen-Z audiences. Insight TV FAST channels and […]

May 15, 2024

The Roast of Tom Brady at Netflix #1

The Roast of Tom Brady claimed the #1 spot on Netflix’s English TV List in the week commencing May 6th, racking up 13.8 million views. The comedy special first aired on May 5th as a live event during the Netflix is a Joke Fest. Another live event from the Fest also continued to draw big […]

May 15, 2024

TNT Sports, AEW launch new mobile game

TNT Sports and AEW have announcd the launch of AEW: Figure Fighters – a new free-to-play casual mobile game – featuring 3D animated versions of AEW’s most popular wrestlers battling it out in the ring. AEW: Figure Fighters enables players to expand their fandom of the world-class AEW roster in an autobattler format by collecting and leveling up […]

May 15, 2024

Simplestream upgrades BLAZE

Simplestream, a provider of next-generation TV solutions, has upgraded BLAZE – A+E Networks EMEA’s streaming service in the UK. The new enhanced service significantly increases BLAZE’s content offering. It allows users to access A+E Networks EMEA’s collection of FAST channels – Mystery TV, Inside Crime, History Hunters, Deal Masters, and World War TV- live on […]

May 15, 2024

Ateme integrates Technicolor’s HDR

Ateme, a specialist in video delivery solutions for broadcast, cable TV, DTH, IPTV and OTT – has integrated Advanced HDR by Technicolor – a suite of high dynamic range production, distribution, and display solutions — into its TITAN offerings. TITAN is ATEME’s video compression solution designed for broadcasters, content owners, and service providers to deliver […]

May 15, 2024

Broadhurst elected as Syndeo Institute board member

Syndeo Institute has announced that Paul Broadhurst, President, Founder, and CEO of Technetix Group, has been elected to its Board of Directors. With over 35 years’ experience in the global broadband industry, Broadhurst is a leader in innovative technology solutions. He founded Technetix in 1990 and has since developed extensive global networks within Europe, the […]

May 15, 2024

Disney+ orders Welcome to Wrexham Season 4

Disney+ has announced that FX’s Welcome to Wrexham, the hit docuseries, has received an order for a fourth season. The first three seasons of Welcome to Wrexham are available to stream on Disney+ in the UK. Wrexham AFC was recently promoted to the English Football League’s League One, which is being chronicled in the third […]

May 15, 2024By Nik Roseveare

TCLtv+ partners with Best Ever Channels

TCLtv+, the flagship streaming service offered by consumer electronics company, TCL, has announced a deal with branded content studio and digital syndicator Best Ever Channels and its original comedy FAST channel, WITZ Comedy-TV. The partnership will bring some of the brightest rising comedy talent to TCLtv+ in a unique collaboration for its new original special WITZ Live at Just For Laughs – Presented by […]

May 15, 2024

Nominees announced for the 2024 Into Film Awards

Education charity, Into Film, has announced the nominees for the 2024 Into Film Awards, with 21 films nominated across 7 filmmaking categories showcasing the breadth and depth of young filmmaking talent across the UK. Plus, Into Film launches the public vote for Audience Choice Award, this category alone is voted for by the public, all […]

May 15, 2024