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Data: Disney+ leads new SVoD subs in Q2

Kantar, the evidence-based insights and consulting company, has released its latest Entertainment on Demand (EoD) data on the UK’s streaming market. Disney+ took the top spot from Apple TV+ for new subscriptions in Q2 2024 with a 19 per cent share, whilst Netflix’s Baby Reindeer was identified as the most enjoyed series in the quarter. […]

July 24, 2024

Data: Netflix leads UK streaming in Q2; Prime Video close

Netflix continues to hold the reins of the UK streaming market in Q2 2024 with Prime Video closely following behind a 1 per cent gap, according to data from JustWatch – the international streaming guide. Meanwhile, ITVX and Now TV closely battle for 5th place with equal market share. Apple TV+ and ITVX are at […]

June 28, 2024

OUTtv channel on Apple TV+ UK

OUTtv, the LGBTQ+ streaming service, is launching a channel on Apple TV+ in the UK, available as an add on for Apple TV+ subscribers. Branded OUTflix across the UK, the launch is an extension of OUTtv’s partnership with Apple TV+ in the US and Canada, where it has been available as a channel since 2021. […]

June 20, 2024

Shrubb joins Pure Fiction as Head of Development

Pure Fiction Television, the indie helmed by Tom Winchester, has expanded its development team with the appointment of Kat Shrubb as Head of Development. Having an ambitious and growing slate of live developments, Shrubb joins the team to oversee and grow development activity alongside Laura Klimke and Yolanda Lee. In addition to the appointment, Winchester […]

June 13, 2024

Comcast reveals StreamSaver launch date, price

Comcast has announced that its new streaming bundle of Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+, known as Xfinity StreamSaver, will be available to new and existing Xfinity Internet and TV customers in the US from May 29th. StreamSaver includes a subscription to Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Premium, and Apple TV+, delivering a savings of over […]

May 22, 2024

Comcast bundles Peacock, Netflix, Apple TV+

Comcast has announced it will launch a new bundled streaming offering in the US giving subscribers access to content from Apple TV+, Peacock and Netflix in one place. Speaking at MoffettNathanson’s 2024 Media, Internet and Communications Conference, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts revealed the bundle will be called StreamSaver and will be sold at “a vastly […]

May 15, 2024

Nuestra.TV expands access in US

Adsmovil has announced it has expanded access to its FAST service, Nuestra.TV on Apple TV, Android TV, Smart TVs, Android media players, and iOS/Android mobile and tablet devices in the US. Subscribers can now watch via 14 different screens from any location on internet-connected mobile devices, including smart phones, tablets, computers, and televisions. Nuestra.TV viewers […]

May 8, 2024

Data: Ad experience influences SVoD choices

Kantar, the marketing data and analytics company, has releases its latest Entertainment on Demand (EoD) data and analysis on the global video streaming landscape. The latest EoD global study highlights key trends within the VoD landscape as competition continues to intensify, with subscription stacking rising. For instance, Kantar’s data shows that AppleTV+ was the fastest […]

May 2, 2024

Research: Ad load, UX balance crucial for SVoDs

ScreenThink, MTM’s market intelligence insights tool for the TV and video industry, has published the findings of its latest research report which paints a picture of a changing landscape for SVoD services in the UK in the wake of multiple updates from the leading brands. In a climate where some SVoD services are experiencing user […]

March 19, 2024

Curiosity Stream on Apple TV App in Europe

Curiosity Inc, the factual entertainment and media company, has announced the launch of its Curiosity Stream app as a subscription channel in the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV 4K across 23 European countries. Building on the success of Curiosity Stream’s launch on Apple TV in the US, this latest launch will […]

March 12, 2024