Uncharted Waters

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

Distribution

December 14, 2025 Comments Off

The Fight to Control Warner: Ellison’s Power Project vs. Netflix’s Strategic Ambition

Distribution

December 9, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

Hollywood for Sale (Again): Political Favor, Regulatory Blindness, and the High-Cost Collapse of Legacy Media

November 29, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution Intelligence

FilmTake Global Advance Index

November 19, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

AFM 2025 Review: Markets Reinvigorated, Deals Reshaped, and Distribution Reset

November 18, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

AFM 2025: The 50 Hottest Film Packages, What Buyers Want, and How Deals Are Getting Done

November 12, 2025 Comments Off

Distribution

AFM 2025: The Truth About Minimum Guarantees, Shrinking Territories, and Surviving the Reset

November 12, 2025 Comments Off

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.

One Platform to Rule Them All: Aggregation Will Alter Streaming Markets in 2025

Streaming

January 7, 2025 Comments Off

Standalone SVOD services are experiencing a shift as consumers grapple with rising costs and subscription stacking. Many are turning to video aggregators, which simplify access but risk escalating prices. The market may soon consist of fewer standalone players alongside aggregators, highlighting the necessity for service bundling to reduce churn and enhance consumer convenience.