Netflix invests over $1 billion in Australia since 2019, sparking a battle between streaming services and free-to-air providers. Free TV demands access to free content, while ASTRA claims it will control TV choices. ACMA report shows Netflix mainly invested in kids, drama and doco genres. Free TV counters that they invest $1.5 billion into local content each year.
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8 in 10 Australians want to easily find FTA TV services on their connected TVs. The Albanese government plans to introduce a prominence law to protect local TV providers from big tech’s interests. To cheer on our World Cup teams, this law must ensure Australians have easy access to matches from home.8 in 10 Australians want to easily find FTA TV services on their connected TVs. The Albanese government plans to introduce a prominence law to protect local TV providers from big tech’s interests. To cheer on our World Cup teams, this law must ensure Australians have easy access to matches from home.
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Nearly 1,900 US adult viewers of free on-demand or FAST services were surveyed in July 2023. Results showed that 40% had increased their use in the past year. Reasons for increased use included more shows, replacing cancelled services, and being part of a demographic like over 55, low-income households, or having kids.Nearly 1,900 US adult viewers of free on-demand or FAST services were surveyed in July 2023. Results showed that 40% had increased their use in the past year. Reasons for increased use included more shows, replacing cancelled services, and being part of a demographic like over 55, low-income households, or having kids.
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Freely is a free streaming service developed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. It will provide live TV channels, on-demand content and Freeview replication to UK viewers with smart TVs for no cost in 2024. The aim is to ensure everyone can access public-service broadcaster content in the digital age.Freely is a free streaming service developed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. It will provide live TV channels, on-demand content and Freeview replication to UK viewers with smart TVs for no cost in 2024. The aim is to ensure everyone can access public-service broadcaster content in the digital age.
Read MoreTensions grow in Australia over sports broadcasting rights, as government plans to revise anti-siphoning laws include more women’s events. Submissions on the review close recently, which could affect the way Australians watch sports and challenge existing broadcasters.Tensions grow in Australia over sports broadcasting rights, as government plans to revise anti-siphoning laws include more women’s events. Submissions on the review close recently, which could affect the way Australians watch sports and challenge existing broadcasters.
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Government delaying local streaming quota until 2024, SPA wants 20%, Netflix Australia welcomes but wants it sustainable, Free TV Australia concerned about cost. Regulations due 2023, start July 2024.Government delaying local streaming quota until 2024, SPA wants 20%, Netflix Australia welcomes but wants it sustainable, Free TV Australia concerned about cost. Regulations due 2023, start July 2024.
Read MoreTV stations are turning to broadcast TV and digital antennas like Tablo Total System in order to compete with pay TV systems. NexGen ATSC 3.0 provides an enhanced digital experience. The goal is to reduce cable fee revenue and achieve lower profit margins with new alternatives.
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Free TV Australia has called for a balanced approach to the imposition of streaming quotas. CEO Bridget Fair argued that the government needs to consider the impact this will have on Australians who rely on free services from local broadcasters. Research by Seven West Media suggests that 91% of Australians would not pay more for Australian content, showing the need for a strong local media sector.
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Research from Omdia shows that, among people in Spain aged 18-24, YouTube is the most popular video service at 86% usage, followed by Free TV with just under 75%, than TikTok at 71%, twitch at 57%, and Prime Video at 54%. In contrast to other countries
Read MoreFree TV Australia released its plan for the modernisation of the anti-siphoning rules to ensure that all Australians can watch live and free sport on TV. “Our proposed model would ensure live and free access to key sporting...
Read MoreThe scheme currently prevents subscription television broadcasters such as Foxtel from acquiring the right to televise an event on the anti-siphoning list unless a free-to-air television broadcaster has a right. A spokesperson...
Read MoreWhile it has been broadly successful in driving commercial negotiations, Bridget Fair, CEO of Free TV, said: “While digital platforms have not yet been designated under the Code, these valuable commercial arrangements would not...
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