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Forecast: Online video, TV revenues over $1tn By 2030

According to data presented by Maria Rua Aguete, Senior Research Director at Omdia, at the FED Show in Madrid, global traditional TV and online video revenues are set to exceed $1 trillion (€0.87tn) by 2030, marking a structural shift in the media and entertainment industry. Omdia forecasts that total revenues will grow from $775 billion […]

March 31, 2026

New business structure for Movistar Plus+

Movistar Plus+, the Spanish pay-TV and streaming platform owned by Telefónica, has unveiled plans to “evolve and adapt” its organisation with the aim of strengthening its value proposition in the global audiovisual market. The company says it is moving forward integrating the rights acquisition function (Film, Series, Sports, etc.) together with the management of Global […]

March 27, 2026

Netflix, Sky Business bring Fury fight to UK pubs

Netflix and Sky Business have announced their first‑ever partnership to deliver a major Netflix boxing event to hospitality venues across the UK and Ireland.  Tyson Fury returns to the ring to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11th, with the full fight card available only on Netflix and exclusively to licensed venues via Sky Business. The […]

March 24, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Spain: Orange TV compensates after Champions League outage

Orange TV has announced compensation for its subscribers affected by a service outage during the key UEFA match between Manchester City and Real Madrid on March 11th. Customers who were unable to properly watch the match between will receive a partial refund, following widespread disruption to the broadcaster’s television services. The incident, which lasted approximately […]

March 19, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Disney+ now included in Sky TV subscriptions

Sky customers in the UK and Ireland can now access Disney+ as part of their Sky TV subscription. Worth £5.99 a month, eligible new and existing customers will get simple access to Disney+ Standard with Ads or the same saving on Standard and Premium. The move follows February’s announcement of Sky’s new line-up, bringing Disney+, […]

March 17, 2026By Nik Roseveare

wedotv to distribute ZDF’s Pash channel

Germany’s ZDF Studios has signed an agreement with global channel provider and distributor wedotv. Per the deal, wedotv will serve as the pay‑TV partner for Pash, a previously digital‑only on‑demand service for children and families. Pash offers a portfolio of more than 500 hours of animation and live‑action series, featuring internationally programming from an array […]

March 17, 2026

Movistar Plus adds 278,000 subs in 2025

Movistar Plus+ has added 278,000 subscribers over the past year, bringing its total customer base to 3.8 million, according to figures released by the Spanish pay-TV platform owned by Telefónica The growth, as of December 31st 2025, represents a 7.9 per cent year-on-year increase in subscribers and marks a notable upturn compared to 2024, when […]

March 13, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

ACE secures $18.75m judgment against US piracy operator

Anti-piracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), has confirmed that the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas has entered an $18.75 million (€16.3m) default judgment against William Freemon, a longtime digital piracy operator leading multiple illegal IPTV services, including Streaming TV Now, Instant IPTV and TV Nitro. Freemon also operated […]

March 13, 2026By Colin Mann

Canal+ facing challenges in South Africa

Canal+ is making some major changes to its new MultiChoice/DStv acquisition for African subscribers. Having recently announced it is closing its Showmax streaming service (“an expensive failure” said the company) and an intention to help boost cost savings overall by some €250 million this year alone, C+ is now targeting other cost centres, not least […]

March 13, 2026By Chris Forrester

Sidebar boost for Sky Sports’ F1 coverage

Sky Sports is preparing to roll out new innovations for the latest F1 season, beginning in Australia on March 6th. Following a pulsating 2025 season – with Lando Norris securing his maiden title with McLaren-Mercedes – 2026 looks set to be even bigger with new cars and rule changes. Racing fans in the UK and […]

March 4, 2026By Colin Mann