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Banijay Kids & Family launches "Street Football" fifth season 20 AUG 2025

Distribution

Banijay Kids & Family launches "Street Football" fifth season

20 years since the show first launched, the new season premieres on 22 August on the Okoo platform, and on 27 August on France 4 (France Télévisions).
Australia: viewers embrace streaming control as FAST adoption surges amid economic pressures 14 AUG 2025

Markets

Australia: viewers embrace streaming control as FAST adoption surges amid economic pressures

According to LG Ad Solutions’ “The Big Shift 2025 | Australia Edition,” 63% of CTV audiences in Australia now prefer streaming, 64% favor free ad-supported TV over paid subscriptions, and more than one-third take online action after seeing a relevant ad.
USA: Gen Z drives streaming shift as Anime and international content go mainstream 7 AUG 2025

Markets

USA: Gen Z drives streaming shift as Anime and international content go mainstream

Crunchyroll hits 17 million subscribers, Netflix and Amazon commission 53% of titles abroad, and 60% of Gen Z viewers recognize anime-first brands—making global content central to streaming growth strategies.
Roku raises outlook as platform revenue jumps 18% in Q2, buoyed by ad demand and Frndly acquisition 4 AUG 2025

Markets

Roku raises outlook as platform revenue jumps 18% in Q2, buoyed by ad demand and Frndly acquisition

Platform revenue reached $975 million, streaming hours hit 35.4 billion, and gross profit rose 17% year-over-year; company announces $400 million stock repurchase plan as it lifts full-year guidance.
Subscription providers shift to bundling as direct acquisition channels falter 31 JUL 2025

Trends

Subscription providers shift to bundling as direct acquisition channels falter

Over 30% of subscriptions are now purchased via third parties and 77% of subscription leaders are prioritizing indirect acquisition this year to combat rising direct costs.