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EFM 2026 Analysis: How Capital, AI, and IP Strategy Are Shaping Film Dealmaking

Distribution

February 14, 2026 Comments Off

First Real Market Test of 2026: What EFM Signals for the New Deal Cycle

Distribution

February 10, 2026 Comments Off

Distribution

Who Wins in 2026? Survivors, Losers, and the Strategies That Still Work

February 4, 2026 Comments Off

Exhibition

Broken Box Office: Fewer Films, Higher Prices, and a Streaming-First Approach That No Longer Needs Theaters

January 4, 2026 Comments Off

Streaming

Streaming, Windowing, and the New Access Economy: Why Control Beats Content in 2026

December 28, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

The 2025 Film Markets Reality Check: Cannes, Sundance, TIFF, and AFM Under a Tighter Rulebook

December 20, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

Film Distribution in 2025: Consolidation, Content Austerity, and Shrinking Leverage

December 14, 2025 Comments Off

Streaming, Windowing, and the New Access Economy: Why Control Beats Content in 2026

Streaming

December 28, 2025 Comments Off

For most of the past decade, the streaming business was defined by a single, deceptively simple premise: more content equals more subscribers. Platforms raced to outspend one another, greenlighting volume at unprecedented levels, compressing windows, and treating exclusivity as an absolute virtue.

Streaming Growth Slows: How SVOD Platforms Are Shifting Strategies in 2025

Streaming

October 30, 2025 Comments Off

Global streaming is shifting from rapid subscriber growth to a focus on retention, monetization, and diversified content delivery. With mature markets slowing and engagement slipping, SVOD platforms are expanding into lower-ARPU regions, testing ad-supported tiers, and forging partnerships like Netflix’s landmark TF1 deal, which blends traditional TV, live sports, and on-demand programming.

Global Streaming in 2025: SVOD Growth Slows as Hybrid TV Models Rise

Streaming

August 26, 2025 Comments Off

The Broadcast Boom: Why Traditional TV Still Matters in a Streaming World

Broadcast & PayTV

February 24, 2025 Comments Off

As streaming platforms continue to dominate the conversation, traditional broadcast networks are proving their staying power by strategically aligning with digital platforms. New data confirms that network television still commands a substantial audience, with streaming partnerships extending its reach and influence.

Beyond Binge Watching: Ads, Sports, and Telecoms Are Steering Streaming Back to Cable’s Playbook

Streaming

January 11, 2025 Comments Off

The U.S. streaming market is saturated, with 96% of households subscribed to services, prompting a shift from acquisition to retention strategies. Ad-supported models are gaining traction as affordability overshadows uninterrupted viewing. Live sports and telecom partnerships are key growth areas, while brand ecosystems are vital for subscriber retention in this maturing landscape.

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