OTT
UK streaming service BritBox sets Q4 debut with ‘must see’ British TV
BritBox the ITV-BBC joint venture is a potential gem highlighting the best of British TV; it’s not a Netflix killer. Read More
United Kingdom
Operators
As Amazon nips at its heels, operator deals become crucial for Netflix’s global growth
Netflix is now available to Liberty Global customers in a pair of European countries, part of its deal with the international cableco that will give it direct access to millions of potential subscribers and help Read More
Broadband
UK plans aggressive spend to upgrade broadband, wireless networks by 2020-21
The U.K. government is planning to spend more than $1.24 billion (£1.0 billion) to modernize the country’s digital infrastructure with the goal of full-fiber broadband and 5G wireless technology nationwide by 2020-21. “Our future transport, Read More
EMEA
UK kids spend more time online than with TV; 41% own smartphones
A new report from British telecom regulator Ofcom says that – for the first time ever – kids are spending more time online than watching television weekly. The report said five- to 15-year-olds in the Read More
Broadcasters
Live sports decaying popularity among Millennial viewers is worsening
Live sports have always been seen as a major edge for pay-TV operators, as its been the slowest to transition to operating over-the-top on a game-by-game basis, and hasn’t been beset by the disruption experienced Read More
EMEA
SVOD-only homes increasing as younger users turn to ‘DIY bundles’
Industry pundits for years have been characterizing SVOD service like Netflix and Amazon Prime as “complimentary” to pay-TV services, pooh-poohing the concepts that they were a real threat to operators’ revenue streams. Turns out they Read More
EMEA
Western Europe SVOD revenue to grow 50% in 2016, top $3.6B
Total spending on subscription video on demand (SVOD) in Western Europe is forecast to reach €3 billion ($3.6 billion) by year-end 2016, up 50% from 2015’s €2 billion ($2.24 billion) mark. “The multi-territory international players Read More
EMEA
UK sees strong growth in programmatic video, mobile ad spend
Nearly three-quarters (70%) of digital display advertising in the United Kingdom will be delivered programmatically, according to a new study from eMarketer. The research company said it expects brands will spend £2.67 billion ($4.08 billion) Read More
Analytics
Publishers say smartphone, tablet traffic up last year, worry about ad blocking
Some 60% of publishers in the United Kingdom are expecting the number of programmatic partnerships to rise in 2016, according to a new survey, that also shows 80% of respondents believe monetization of data to Read More
EMEA
UK report: As TV viewing slows, OTT grows
TV viewing by Gen Edge (16-24 year olds) and children has fallen 27% and 26% respectively in the past five years, the United Kingdom telecom regulator Ofcom reported Thursday in its latest market report. Overall Read More