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Netflix doubling down on ads innovation

Netflix has shared the successful conclusion of its 2026 Upfront in the US, closing deals with partners across multiple agencies. The streamer says it nearly doubled its ad commitments this year, in line with expectations. “This Upfront proved that advertisers are more excited than ever to work with Netflix, where they can access the most […]

August 11, 2026

SPFL Player streaming service launches

The SPFL has launched a new live domestic streaming offering which will see the league produce and broadcast William Hill Championship, League 1 & 2 matches outside blocked hours on behalf of Scottish football clubs on a pay-per-view basis. Coverage will begin with live coverage of all League 1 and League 2 matches on August […]

August 11, 2026

Germany: Joyn sees record July audiences

Joyn has reported its best ever July performance, reaching 10.6 million viewers. The ProSiebenSat.1 streaming service has thus grown by a solid 17.2 per cent and says it is is now a million users ahead of RTL in Germany. Usage volume remained stable at Joyn in July. Joyn’s biggest titles during the month included: SAT.1 […]

August 11, 2026

Roku Q2 revenue up 22% YoY

Roku, the streaming specialist, has reported that it grew Q2 2026 Platform revenue by 25 per cent YoY – well ahead of its outlook – driven by ongoing momentum in both Advertising and Subscriptions. The company continued its track record of profitable growth, generating net income of $164 million (€142.3m), Adjusted EBITDA of $254 million, […]

August 7, 2026

MyAEW streaming service adds more indie partners

All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the US professional wrestling organisation, has added six more independent wrestling promotions from around the globe to the MyAEW streaming service, increasing the amount of ad-free professional wrestling content available to users in more than a hundred countries including the UK, the US and Canada. The new promotions joining MyAEW will […]

July 31, 2026By Nik Roseveare

La Mesías to stream exclusively on MUBI

MUBI, the global film distributor, streaming service and production company, has announced the multi-award-winning, ‘La Mesías’ -a Movistar Plus Original series in collaboration with Suma Content- from Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, the Cannes Best Director-winning duo behind ‘La Bola Negra’ – will stream exclusively on MUBI (excluding Italy, Spain, LATAM & North America), from […]

July 30, 2026

Chad Powers Season 2 on Disney+ this September

Disney+ has announced that season 2 of the Hulu Original comedy series “Chad Powers,” starring Glen Powell will premiere on September 3rd with all six episodes on Disney+ internationally and Hulu in the US. Chad Powers is a superstar on the field but his odd behavior off it has everyone suspicious – especially Coach Hudson […]

July 29, 2026

Paramount+ reveals first look at Dexter: Resurrection Season 2

Paramount+ has revealed a first-look at the second season of Dexter: Resurrection, starring SAG and Golden Globe winner Michael C. Hall in the titular role of Dexter Morgan and produced by Paramount Television Studios and Counterpart Studios, coming later this year on the Paramount+ Premium Plan. From Emmy-nominated showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips, the […]

July 28, 2026

Survey: 56% say rising streaming costs hard to justify

TV and film streaming have become a staple part of household entertainment, with many households paying for multiple subscriptions to access their desired content. Around 60 per cent spend £21 or more a month on paid streaming subscriptions, including 7 per cent who spend more than £60. However, rising costs are driving many to question […]

July 27, 2026

Virgin Media TV adds 4 new streaming channels

Virgin Media O2 has launched four new streaming channels – Robot Wars (channel 235), The Hotel Inspector (236), Demand Drama (239) and River Monsters (253 – pictured) – at no extra cost. The new channels are available to Virgin TV360 and Stream customers directly via their set-top box effective immediately and join the existing 40 […]

July 20, 2026By Nik Roseveare