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Germany: 77% use video streaming services weekly

Nielsen has released a study on media consumption in Germany. The report looks at the current trends in usage habits across video, TV and audio, as well as social media platforms, trust in advertising and trust in news reporting.The report reveals a significant shift in German viewing habits with the use of streaming services being […]

June 17, 2024

Data: NBC leads black inclusivity with 30% share of cast

Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, has released a report quantifying the visibility of different racial, ethnic, gender and disability groups among primary cast in new 2024 TV programming on major streaming platforms and linear channels. Tapping Gracenote Inclusion Analytics data, the report sheds light on opportunities for media buyers to invest in […]

June 14, 2024

Ezpeleta named CEO of The Mediapro Studio

Mediapro has announced the appointment of Marta Ezpeleta to the position of CEO of The Mediapro Studio as of January 1st 2025, at which time Laura Fernández Espeso will step into the role of CEO of the group, while Javier Esteban replaces Ezpeleta to become the new International Director of TMS. Ezpeleta boasts an extensive […]

June 5, 2024

Barb: 19.5m UK SVoD homes in Q1 2024

Barb has released data from its Establishment Survey showing that 19.5 million UK homes (67.9 per cent) had access to an SVoD service in Q1 2024, an increase from 18.8m UK homes (65.4 per cent) in Q4 2023. Discovery+ joins the tracker for the first time and Apple TV+ has reached a new high watermark […]

June 4, 2024

Ireland: Legal film & TV Charter published

The Irish Industry Trust for IP Awareness, the representative body for the education and communication of copyright awareness and the safe and legal consumption of film, television, and other created content in Ireland, has launched a Best Practice Guide and National Charter to encourage accurate and responsible reporting of entertainment in the media. The Trust […]

May 30, 2024By Colin Mann

Report: Rising disposable incomes offer hope for SVoDs

With latest government figures showing an increase in disposable income in the UK, subscription businesses could be set to benefit from relief from the greatest challenge facing the industry. Subscription business models have gained significant popularity in recent years due to their potential for predictable revenue and deep customer relationships. However, these models also face unique […]

May 29, 2024

Camden docu-series debuts on Disney+ on May 29

Disney+ has revealed the trailer for its documentary series Camden, which will premiere on Disney+ exclusively on May 29th, featuring some of the world’s biggest pop acts, including series Executive Producer Dua Lipa. With access to the stars whose lives were changed forever by this small part of London, the series will reveal the extraordinary […]

May 22, 2024

FX, Hulu working on more Shōgun

FX, Hulu and the Estate of James Clavell are working to extend the critically acclaimed hit drama Shōgun, moving forward to develop the saga with two additional seasons of the series. The show’s key creative partners including Co-Creators, Executive Producers and Writers Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, Executive Producer Michaela Clavell, and series star and […]

May 17, 2024

Nielsen: Disney biggest distributor

Nielsen has ranked Walt Disney as the biggest distributor of content for broadcast, cable and streaming. YouTube was at #2 followed by NBCUniversal, Paramount Global and Warner Bros Discovery. Netflix was fifth. Disney assets include broadcast network ABC, ESPN and streamers Disney+ and Hulu. The rankings reflect share of television usage in April. “It’s vital […]

May 15, 2024

Disney+ orders Welcome to Wrexham Season 4

Disney+ has announced that FX’s Welcome to Wrexham, the hit docuseries, has received an order for a fourth season. The first three seasons of Welcome to Wrexham are available to stream on Disney+ in the UK. Wrexham AFC was recently promoted to the English Football League’s League One, which is being chronicled in the third […]

May 15, 2024By Nik Roseveare