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France: A third of content consumption now on-demand

In 2024, for the first time, smartphones outnumbered TV sets in French households, with 92 per cent owning at least one smartphone, versus 90 per cent for a TV set, 87 per cent for a laptop, 72 per cent for a connected TV and 48 per cent for a tablet, according to Médiamétrie’s TV year […]

January 29, 2025From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

Channel 5 launching My5 on Sky Q

Channel 5’s free streaming service, My5, will launch on Sky Q in February, expanding its reach across the UK. The distribution deal comes as the broadcaster prepares to combine Channel 5 and My5 under the unified brand of 5 this March, bringing together its linear, streaming and digital propositions. Sky Q customers will have access […]

January 28, 2025

My5 viewing grows at record rate in 2024

Channel 5 has reported that its streaming service, My5, grew at its fastest ever rate in 2024 with Barb TV Viewing Minutes (TVM) for the service up a record 53 per cent versus 2023. This record level of growth was higher than any other PSB streaming service over 2024 (based on Barb TVM year-on-year growth […]

January 10, 2025

NBC Sports: Most-watched year since 2016

It was a banner year for NBC Sports in 2024, from the industry-record three NFL playoff games on one weekend in January – highlighted by Peacock’s record-setting presentation of the first-ever exclusive live streamed playoff game – to the most-watched Kentucky Derby in 35 years, the conclusion of the most-watched Premier League season ever, golf’s […]

December 31, 2024

Channel 4 launches Un-algorithmy algorithm

Channel 4 is giving streamers a new way to watch over Christmas and into 2025. The ‘Un-algorithmy algorithm’ sees the UK commercial PSB launch a dedicated section on its streaming app and website where viewers can access recommendations and content collections created solely by humans for humans. Unlinked from Channel 4’s algorithm and recommendation engines, […]

December 23, 2024By Colin Mann

Ofcom consults on Media Act implementation

UK media regulator Ofcom is publishing two consultations as it begins to implement new laws under the Media Act 2024. These new laws are designed to protect public service broadcasting while fostering innovation, so that UK audiences can enjoy the services, video and programmes they love. Ofcom is implementing the new rules as quickly as […]

December 11, 2024By Colin Mann

ITVX: Over 6bn streams in 2 years

ITVX turns two on December 8th and will mark the occasion with a host of audience records. ITV says its streaming service has outpaced all other major streaming platforms in terms of growth in viewer hours since its launch – with a 35 per cent growth in viewer hours in two years, ahead of BBC […]

December 4, 2024

Freely adds 4 new content partners

Everyone TV – the organisation leading the evolution of free TV in the UK – has struck deals with AMC Networks International UK (AMCNI UK), PBS America, GB News and QVC who will all bring their content offerings to the Freely streaming platform. The new partnerships will strengthen Freely’s content offering over Wi-Fi, bringing the […]

December 3, 2024By Colin Mann

Channel 4 sets multiple streaming records in October

Channel 4 has revealed that it set multiple new streaming records in October 2024. Across the month, seven billion viewing minutes were consumed on Channel 4 streaming – a new monthly record –while October 30th was its biggest day since April with 270 million viewing minutes watched. Married At First Sight UK was the most […]

November 26, 2024

C4 exec: ‘BVoD great opportunity for advertisers in VoD age’

Following his participation on a panel at the British Screen Forum in London on ‘Where Next For VoD’, Ewan Douglas, Head of Nations/Regions Sales at UK commercial PSB Channel 4 has shared some thoughts on the opportunities for advertisers and broadcasters in the streaming age, admitting he has never been more optimistic about the vital […]

November 21, 2024By Colin Mann