The European streaming market is under global pressure, reports Mediaivision. The shift in viewing has been dramatic: across the analysed markets, US services now capture around 75 per cent of all online viewing. “What strikes me is how consistent the picture is across Europe. Regardless of market, US platforms hold a majority of online consumption. […]
Beyond Mainstream: A Global Streaming Alliance has submitted an open letter to the European Commission calling on policymakers to address how the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) is applied to specialised streaming services, warning that a blanket approach threatens to reduce content diversity and viewer choice across Europe. Specialised streaming services expand the type of […]
Glory, the global kickboxing organisation, has announced the launch of its Glory Unlimited streaming service. Priced at €4.99/$4.99 per month, the entire Glory library – consisting of over 1,200 fights and 750 hours of content – will be immediately available to subscribers on demand from anywhere in the world through YouTube. From the rise of […]
Kiswe, a specialist in streaming technology and services, and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) have announced the global launch of MyAEW, a new digital platform for wrestling fans. Powered by Kiswe, MyAEW gives subscribers immersive access to live and on-demand events outside the US and Canada, a dedicated FAST channel with ad supported viewing available to […]
Big audiences have always pulled wagers toward them. What changed is the surface. A sports book once sat in its own lane, while television built the spectacle and sold the ads. Now the layers sit closer together. A championship game airs across broadcast, cable, apps, and social clips, while traders, fantasy players, and casual viewers […]
Philo, the US OTT service, is introducing two new subscription offerings effective immediately: Philo Essential and Philo Bundle+. The New Philo Lineup: Philo Essential ($25/month): An affordable entry point into live TV streaming The Content: Get 70+ live TV channels and 120+ free channels. On-Demand: Access a massive library of 80,000+ movies and shows. The […]
Joyn, the German streaming platform, continued to grow in February 2026 in terms of key figures. For the fifth consecutive month, the ProSiebenSat.1 Group’s streamer climbed above the 10 million mark and achieved a net reach of 10.3 million. Compared to February 2025, Joyn’s net reach grew by 24.8 per cent. There was also strong […]
Aferian plc was today [March 6th] suspended from the London AIM index as it announced that it intended to appoint administrators. It has now sold its operating subsidiaries – 24i and Amino – both to Sapphire Technology. The UK-based company said it had filed a notice of intention to appoint David Hudson and Philip Armstrong […]
FreeWheel, a Comcast company and technology platform for the video advertising industry, has released findings from its Voice of the Viewer study. The research reveals that viewers across Europe have bought into streaming TV, with many now using it as their primary TV format. More than eight in 10 (83 per cent) say they are satisfied […]
Digital entertainment and retail association ERA has published the 26th edition of its annual yearbook detailing the progress of the music, video and games sectors in the UK in 2025. It builds on interim figures released in January which showed the sector achieved revenues of £13.3 billion (€15.2bn) in 2025, up 7.1 per cent, meaning […]