Britbox
Britbox is a streaming television service that originally operated through a joint venture launched by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and ITV. The service operates through Britbox International, with a specific focus on North America. In 2024, the BBC announced it was acquiring ITV’s stake in Britbox International, making the brand a wholly-owned subsidiary of the BBC’s commercial arm, BBC Studios.
Friday Fireside: Liz Spaulding, WICT Network
Former BritBox International executive Liz Spaulding, now with the WICT Network, joins Rick Howe on the Friday Fireside to discuss the streaming service’s loyal fan base, low subscriber churn, distinctive pricing model, and the importance of distribution partnerships and visibility on connected TV home screens.
Roku takes on Prime Video with more streaming subscription bundles
Roku's streaming bundles include exclusive packages with its ad-free service Howdy, plus pairings that include HBO Max, Starz, AMC Plus, Britbox and others.
Amazon rolls out bundle with five services, including Starz, for $30 per month
The new bundle comes at a time when Amazon is driving growth to specialty and niche streaming services, according to data from Antenna.
BBC license fee households fall by 539,000 as funding pressures grow
While income from the mandatory TV tax on British viewers rose during the most-recent fiscal year, the BBC still logged a deficit because not enough homes are paying for a license.
Antenna: Niche streamers still growing, but pace is slowing
Specialty and niche streaming services are still growing their customer base, but there are signs that the pace of growth is starting to slow down, according to a new report from Antenna.
HBO Max offers sampling of Britbox comedies, dramas
HBO Max is adding a sampling of Britbox comedies and dramas as part of a limited-run promotion of the British streaming service.
Starz, Britbox launch discounted streaming TV bundle
Starz and Britbox have joined forces on a new subscription bundle that will allow streamers to watch content from both services while saving them money.
BBC boss says subscriptions, advertising not a viable option
The broadcaster is looking at a universal service fee to generate domestic revenue as it projects a further increase to its operating deficit.
Britbox has 3.75 million subscribers, is profitable, BBC exec says
Britbox has no plans to raise prices or introduce an ad-supported tier, the BBC's global media and streaming chief Rebecca Glashow said.
Robert Schildhouse to take expanded role at Britbox International
Schildhouse will also serve as the President of Britbox North America, reporting to BBC executive Rebecca Glashow.
BBC Studios buys ITV stake in Britbox International
The commercial arm of the BBC will spend around $321 million to take full control of Britbox's U.S. and Canadian streaming services.
Rogers adds Britbox to Ignite streaming platforms in Canada
Rogers has added hundreds of hours of British television series with the launch of Britbox on its connected TV systems in Canada