What Ofcom’s Licence Renewal Means for Channel 4

Ofcom’s renewal of Channel 4’s public service broadcast licence for the next decade couldn’t have come at a more pivotal time for the broadcaster. With the growing dominance of native streamers like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and even YouTube as a free ad-supported (AVoD) competitor, the media landscape has fundamentally shifted. These platforms, which have the […]
Medialab Data Works – Channel 4’s Paralympics 2024: A Triumph in Viewership and Accessibility

The 2024 Paralympic Games have been a standout moment, not just for ParalympicsGB, who exceeded their Tokyo 2020 medal haul, but also for Channel 4, who has achieved great success in capturing the public’s interest. With a reach of over 17 million viewers within the first week—a 4% rise from Tokyo 2020 and a substantial […]