Since 2018, the number of paid streaming subscribers in Finland has doubled, surpassing three million by the end of 2024. Today, 60 per cent of the households have at least one paid streaming service, according to research from Mediavision. This is considerably lower than in the other Nordic countries, where the household penetration averages around […]
The momentum for enterprise investment in emerging technologies remains robust with nearly half (47 per cent) of businesses investing in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), compared with 43 per cent in 2024. Forty-three per cent of survey respondents are investing in internet of things (IoT) and 33 per cent is investing in 5G technology, reflecting an […]
TikTok, the ByteDance-owned video sharing platform, is increasingly seen as able to drive full-funnel outcomes – from discovery through search to purchase. However, WARC Media reports that concern over TikTok’s possible ban in the US is creating uncertainty among advertisers and creators. Alex Brownsell, Head of Content, WARC Media, and author of the report, says: […]
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has published its study, Premium OTT: Building Its Rightful Place in the Digital Market, focusing on Indonesia and Thailand. This research highlights the superiority of premium OTT services in these markets and their potential for advertisers. Consumers in each market believe that premium OTT services, such as Disney+, Netflix, […]
Creative Access, the UK’s diversity, equity & inclusion social enterprise, has announced that 49 creatives will receive vital funding to cover equipment, training, travel, and other career-critical costs. A record-breaking surge in demand for financial support has exposed the growing crisis facing talent from under-represented groups in the UK’s creative industries. Now in its fourth […]
Research from Ampere Analysis shows that total revenues from paid streaming services (including subscriptions and advertising) surpassed public TV revenue (from taxes, licence fees and advertising) in Europe for the first time in 2024. Streaming has enjoyed strong growth in Europe, with Ampere predicting a 37 per cent increase in revenue to reach €38.4 billion […]
France’s video entertainment market grew by 3 per cent in 2024, to achieve a total value of €8.6 billion. This is according to the latest Futuresource Consulting video insights report, which uncovers a comprehensive picture of the landscape. With consumer habits shifting and competition intensifying, the report unpacks the latest trends and spending patterns in […]
Multiplay service revenue in China is predicted to grow at a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.2 per cent from $179.8 billion (€172.9bn) in 2024 to $190.4 billion in 2029. This growth is driven by increasing adoption of tripleplay and quadplay service bundles. As more households subscribe to multiplay services, operators, particularly China […]
Netflix is on track to surpass YouTube in total video revenue for the first time in 2025, according to Omdia data presented at MIP TV London 2025. As of 2024, YouTube remains ahead, generating $42.5 billion (€40.6bn), while Netflix recorded $39.2 billion. However, in 2025, Netflix is projected to overtake YouTube, reaching $46.2 billion, fueled […]
Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, has reported that five of the top SVoD services globally – Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Paramount+ and Netflix – have significantly grown their sports programming over the last quarter. These five providers collectively increased sports programmes by more than 72 per cent in the recent quarter, […]