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Paramount licensed “The Darkness” to Channel 4 in the UK 28 MAR 2025

Distribution

Paramount licensed “The Darkness” to Channel 4 in the UK

It´s a co-production between CBS Studios and Icelandic production company Truenorth for Icelandic broadcaster Síminn, with Stampede Ventures also serving as executive producers. Paramount Global Content Distribution oversees the series' distribution outside of Iceland.
Paramount + to debut premium and ad-tier plans in Germany,  Switzerland and Austria 25 MAR 2025

Streaming

Paramount + to debut premium and ad-tier plans in Germany, Switzerland and Austria

Global streamer expands its multi-tier subscription strategy within Europe with premium tier launch in GSA on March 26 and advertising tier coming in summer.
UK content investment slowdown threatens production sector’s future 24 MAR 2025

Markets

UK content investment slowdown threatens production sector’s future

The production sector generated £3.6 billion in 2023, but this topline number hides deeper concerns. Content investment by PSBs—still the backbone of original UK programming—declined last year. While SVOD services like Netflix and Prime Video continue to invest in UK content, their focus is narrow: mostly high-end drama and some premium factual. In 2023, there were just 30 UK SVOD commissions compared to nearly 1,400 from PSBs.
RTL Group reached growth in 2024, Driven by Streaming and Content Expansion 20 MAR 2025

Operators

RTL Group reached growth in 2024, Driven by Streaming and Content Expansion

The media giant posted a 5% revenue increase, reaching €7.5 billion, while net profit rose 8% to €1.2 billion. Streaming subscriptions grew by 20%, and digital advertising revenue surged by 12%. The group's production arm, Fremantle, also saw solid performance, reporting a 10% increase in revenues.
Global Fixed Broadband Growth Slows Slightly, but Emerging Markets Drive Expansion 20 MAR 2025

Forecasts

Global Fixed Broadband Growth Slows Slightly, but Emerging Markets Drive Expansion

Global fixed broadband subscribers are projected to reach 1.614 billion by 2030, growing by 10.2% from mid-2024, with the highest increases in the Middle East & Africa (36.9%) and Latin America (21.5%), while mature markets see slower expansion.