Streaming subscription revenue surpassed $150 billion (€130.4bn) for the first time in 2025, according to research from Ampere Analysis. While international expansion remains an important driver of the market, platforms are increasingly focusing on monetisation through price increases and the rollout of ad-supported tiers, particularly in mature markets. As ad-free subscriber numbers stabilise, hybrid subscription […]
The Whisper Group, a global production company, specialising in sports, documentaries, branded content, unscripted entertainment, events and esports, has announced that Sela, the experiences, events, and marketing powerhouse across recreational sectors, has appointed Whisper as their full-service production partner for the biggest fight night of the year to date. Whisper will be responsible for delivering full-service […]
YouTube redistributes more than 50 per cent of its turnover to the beneficiaries and since 2021, it has redistributed $100 billion (€86.7bn), according to Justine Ryst, CEO of You Tube France and Southern Europe, speaking at Series Mania in Lille. “It is 20 billion more than Netflix’s investment in content. We don’t finance upstream, we […]
Disney continues to expand its content pacts with European free-to-air broadcasters having signed a deal with RTVE that will see a selection of the Spanish broadcaster’s titles made available on the Disney+ streaming platform the day after their linear debut. RTVE titles that will be available on Disney+ include thriller series Rojo sobre blanco, and […]
Netflix has boosted prices in the US for the second time in 15 months. The streaming company’s ad-supported tier will now cost $8.99 a month, compared with $7.99 before, while prices for its standard plan rose $2 per month to $19.99. The premium plan now costs $26.99 a month, up from $24.99. Netflix has also […]
Crunchyroll, the home for anime worldwide, has announced that its entire catalogue is now available to stream via Apple TV in the UK. Viewrs can subscribe to Crunchyroll directly through the Apple TV app, allowing them to watch an array of anime on their Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles. Subscriptions start […]
HBO Max, the SVoD service from Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), has made its long-awaited debut in the UK and Ireland, completing the service’s European rollout, with subscriptions starting at £4.99 per month for the Basic with Ads tier – which will be bundled into Sky TV subscriptions at no additional charge for eligible customers. The […]
Digital i has released its Streaming in Flux: 2025 in Review report exploring key audience and content trends from Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video. It tracks ongoing declines in new original content launches, recovery in streaming viewing hours after 2024 lows and the rapid adoption of ad-supported plans. The report examines streaming audience data in […]
Streaming platforms are entering a new era where growth isn’t just about new subscribers — it’s about engaging the dedicated fans who already spend, watch, and explore content year-round. Now in its 20th year, Deloitte’s annual Digital Media Trends survey examines consumer preferences in the shifting media and entertainment landscape. This year’s survey finds that […]
The 2026 World Baseball Classic, for which Netflix held exclusive streaming rights in Japan, has set a Netflix viewing record. The live stream of the Japan vs Australia game is now the most-watched title ever on Netflix in Japan – surpassing every series, film, anime, and other sports programme on the streaming platform. In Japan, […]