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Global Production stabilizes in H1 2025 as unscripted hits record of 23% of share 25 JUL 2025

Markets

Global Production stabilizes in H1 2025 as unscripted hits record of 23% of share

Production activity in Q1 2025 dropped 11% year-over-year, with EMEA down 23% and APAC 12%, but June marked the highest monthly volume since the 2023 dual strikes; unscripted content surged to a record share in June, reflecting lower-risk strategic shifts.
ITV Studios closed a range of scripted deals across the APAC region 21 JUL 2025

Distribution

ITV Studios closed a range of scripted deals across the APAC region

The sales include returning hits and breakout thrillers. Australian free-to-air broadcaster SBS has snapped up Mammoth Screen’s ITV ratings smash Code of Silence, which has just been renewed for a second season. Seven picked up the second series of the hugely popular The Marlow Murder Club from Monumental Television for UKTV.
ITV Studios Expands its Global Distribution Team 3 JUN 2025

Corporate Moves

ITV Studios Expands its Global Distribution Team

New senior appointments include Ed Love as SVP APAC and Jonathan South and Patrick Phelan for EMEA, enhancing ITV Studios’ commercial reach across Asia-Pacific, Nordics, Benelux, and German-speaking markets amid continued international growth and record-breaking profits.
Ramadan 2025 drives record engagement and $1.1 billion in ad spend in MENA, APAC, and Africa 30 APR 2025

Markets

Ramadan 2025 drives record engagement and $1.1 billion in ad spend in MENA, APAC, and Africa

Viewers spent an average of 4 hours and 35 minutes daily, generating 72.7 billion TRPs across platforms. Digital platforms captured 44% of total viewership, signaling a major shift in Ramadan content consumption habits.
South Korea commits $1 billion to position animation as next global content powerhouse 28 APR 2025

Kids & Animation

South Korea commits $1 billion to position animation as next global content powerhouse

The government-backed plan focuses on boosting production capacity, fostering talent development, and enhancing Korea’s competitive edge in the global animation market. Strategic support for streaming content, co-productions, and technological innovation will drive long-term industry growth.