Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has unveiled a new research report, The FAST Advantage, exploring how FAST is rapidly becoming a mainstream viewing behaviour across Europe, reshaping how audiences discover, engage with and access content. The findings from the report were presented by Cédric Dufour, CEO and President of Rakuten TV, at SXSW 2026 […]
The Nordic fiction production market contracted significantly in 2025. According to Mediavision’s latest Content Analysis, the number of new Nordic fiction series and film releases fell by 30 per cent. At the same time, global streaming services are becoming a cornerstone of the Nordic commissioning ecosystem, accounting for more than a third of all new […]
Global TV shipments increased 6 per cent YoY to 50.3 million units in Q1 2026, as retailers increased inventory ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 (kicking off on June 11th), according to data from Omdia’s report TV Sets (Emerging Technologies) Market Tracker: History – 1Q26. All regions grew YoY except for Mainland China, which […]
Hong Kong’s mobile services market is entering a new phase of data-driven growth, underpinned by widespread 5G adoption, rising mobile internet usage, and strong demand for high-speed connectivity. As consumers and businesses increasingly embrace data-intensive applications, operators are accelerating investments in network capacity and premium digital services, positioning the market for steady revenue expansion through […]
The FIFA World Cup 2026, the first three-nation-hosted and expanded-format tournament, is projected to generate $9 billion in revenue, driven by an enlarged 48-team, 104-match schedule, premium US-hosted ticketing, and strengthened global media partnerships across major markets according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. The tournament kicks off on June 11th with the opening game pitting […]
Brands could double their current investment in advertising and still generate a profitable return. On average, brands are leaving behind 11 per cent of profit growth with current advertising spending – some £32 billion (€37bn) in profit. These are key findings from a new study by WPP Media, commissioned by Thinkbox. The Growth Gap is […]
Omdia’s latest TV & Video market data shows global online video subscriptions reached 2.24 billion at the end of 2025, up 17.6 per cent year on year from 1.9 billion in 2024. However, growth is expected to slow to single digits in 2026 as the market enters a more mature phase. Meanwhile, global pay-TV subscriptions […]
The total fixed communication services revenue in the Philippines is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7 per cent from $3.8 billion (€3.2bn) in 2025 to $4.3 billion in 2030, mainly driven by growth in the fixed broadband segment, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s Philippines Fixed […]
As streaming TV continues reshaping the global media landscape, research from DoubleVerify (DV), the software platform to verify media quality, optimise ad performance, and prove campaign outcomes, shows marketers are increasing investment across the world’s largest streaming platforms, with YouTube leading the way. The findings are part of DV’s 2026 Global Insights report titled Must-CTV: […]
Illegal live TV streaming in Germany continues to rise. In 2025, it caused total economic losses of approximately €2.4 billion in the country. Compared to the previous study in 2022, this represents a 33 per cent increase – despite technical safeguards, legal proceedings and public awareness campaigns. As a result, the government loses approximately €542 […]