Google has announced that it will be bidding for 700MHz spectrum in the US, after the FCC adopted most of the ‘open access’ provisions for which it lobbied
Two-year-old Temu is mounting a serious challenge to Amazon's 20-year-old Prime value proposition. Temu's extreme low prices at the cost of speed threaten to erode consumer perceptions of Prime's value and convenience.
US tariffs and de minimis changes make the UK more attractive as a destination. Greater competition for sales and advertising will continue in the near term as the platforms adjust.
Temu and Amazon spent billions on ads in the UK in 2024 in the battle for buyers and sellers. Smaller brands and retailers may need to boost brand advertising to fend off the platforms.
The French league and DAZN have come to an agreement to end their media rights contract after one season, with the league now having had four main broadcast partners in five years.
DAZN claims the league failed to protect its ‘exclusivity’, resulting in high piracy. Ligue 1 blames poor execution.
Without a main broadcast partner for next season, Ligue 1 is exploring the idea of creating its own direct-to-consumer service.
Disney continued to grow profitability across its three segments, even as streaming subs and revenue remain stagnant. Stoked by Trump-uncertainty, headwinds could have ramifications for leadership succession planning
Challenges to Disney+ engagement may not yet be impacting subscriptions but it will compromise the fame of core IP assets and therefore monetisation opportunities
Green shoots are finally emerging from Disney's games strategy with Disney+ entering Fortnite