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Ofcom: EE, Virgin Media lead pay-TV complaints in Q2

Ofcom has published the latest figures for complaints the media regulator has received about the UK’s main broadband, mobile, and pay-TV providers. These figures cover the second quarter of 2025, from April to June. Overall complaint numbers decreased compared to the previous quarter; complaints about fixed broadband and pay-TV decreased while complaints about pay-monthly mobile […]

October 30, 2025

Report: Streaming now 60% of all US TV viewing

Samba TV, a specialist in AI-driven media intelligence, has released its 2025 US State of Streaming report that reveals a major turning point in American viewing habits as streaming now accounts for 60 per cent of all TV time, surpassing linear TV as the nation’s primary way to watch. Viewer preference for streaming continues to […]

October 30, 2025

Malone steps down from Liberty roles

John Malone is to step down from his Chairman roles at Liberty Global and Liberty Media, transitioning to Chairman Emeritus. Malone will step down from the Liberty Global Board effective January 1st 2026 and transition to Chairman Emeritus. In this capacity, Malone will continue to provide active counsel and strategic insight to Liberty Global and […]

October 30, 2025By Colin Mann

Fox reports strong quarter boosted by Tubi, NFL

Fox saw its stock jump by 5 per cent as it beat estimates for sales, driven by continued digital growth at free streaming service Tubi and stronger performance for its NFL broadcasts. The company also announced plans for a $1.5 billion (€1.3bn) accelerated share repurchase adding to the $6.85 billion already repurchased under its existing […]

October 30, 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

VMO2 signs Starlink DTC deal; Q3 growth

UK multiplay operator Virgin Media O2 has announced a new multi-year landmark partnership with Starlink Direct to Cell, marking a UK-first initiative to enhance rural mobile network coverage and improve customer experience. The operator is the first in the UK to utilise Starlink’s position as the world’s largest and only satellite-to-mobile constellation with 650+ satellites […]

October 30, 2025By Colin Mann

France: MPs double GAFAM tax rate

French MPs have voted to double the rate of the so-called GAFAM tax, which targets the largest tech US companies such as Google, Facebook and Apple, from 3 per cent to 6 per cent. The French government was opposed to such a rise, initially set at 15 per cent, worried about possible disproportionate retaliation from […]

October 30, 2025From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

Forecast: UK festive ad spend to reach £12bn during Q4 2025

UK advertising spend is expected to increase by 7.3 per cent to a total of £12 billion (€13.6bn) in the final quarter of this year, according to the Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure Report. The forecasts also show that total ad spend is set to rise by 8.2 per cent to £46 billion during 2025 as a […]

October 30, 2025

AVIA’s NE Asia Video Summit spotlights global content strategies

The Northeast Asia Video Summit 2025, hosted by the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), brought together leading media executives, content creators, and technology innovators to explore the future of video in Japan and Korea. Held in Tokyo on October 28th, the summit showcased transformative strategies in global content production, streaming monetisation, and cross-border collaboration. A […]

October 30, 2025

FCC plans further C-band auction

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has circulated a proposal to advance America’s leadership in wireless by seeking comment on auctioning additional mid-band spectrum in the Upper C-Band. The draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will seek comment on a range of options, including auctioning up to 180 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.98-4.2 GHz band for next-gen […]

October 30, 2025By Colin Mann