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CTV advertising grows with interactive gains and frequency risks 24 APR 2025

Trends

CTV advertising grows with interactive gains and frequency risks

In 2024, CTV ad impressions grew 18% year-over-year, but the gap between ad investment and viewership reveals an even greater opportunity ahead.
European Investment Fund backs Independent Audiovisual Production with €25 Million Fund 14 APR 2025

Production

European Investment Fund backs Independent Audiovisual Production with €25 Million Fund

This investment fund has a target size of €100 million and focuses on companies active in the production, distribution and broadcasting of audiovisual content.
Global streamers accelerate shift in scripted commissions beyond North America 11 APR 2025

Markets

Global streamers accelerate shift in scripted commissions beyond North America

According to Ampere, North America’s share of new Scripted series fell to 37% in H2 2024, while Asia Pacific reached a record 20%, driven by rising investment in local Originals across Japan, India, and Thailand.
DAZN Group completed the acquisition of Australia's Foxtel 2 APR 2025

Deals

DAZN Group completed the acquisition of Australia's Foxtel

Foxtel Group, Australia’s premier subscription television provider, will continue to operate as a standalone business while benefiting from the UK-based DAZN’s global reach, market-leading technology, and investment in sports entertainment innovation.
UK content investment slowdown threatens production sector’s future 24 MAR 2025

Markets

UK content investment slowdown threatens production sector’s future

The production sector generated £3.6 billion in 2023, but this topline number hides deeper concerns. Content investment by PSBs—still the backbone of original UK programming—declined last year. While SVOD services like Netflix and Prime Video continue to invest in UK content, their focus is narrow: mostly high-end drama and some premium factual. In 2023, there were just 30 UK SVOD commissions compared to nearly 1,400 from PSBs.