The European office will spearhead the expansion of the catalogue with a strong emphasis on development and production as well as acquisitions and synergistic collaborations.
Despite a challenging market, UK digital commissioning jumped 60% to £154 million and international SVOD spend rose by £166 million, while secondary rights revenue returned to a record high of £510 million, according to the 2025 Pact Census.
According to WARC Media’s recent analysis, the decline reflects a broader decade-long erosion. Between 2014 and 2024, linear TV ad expenditure dropped by 27.5% in absolute terms, and by 50.8% when adjusted for inflation.
With over 30 years in tech leadership—most recently steering AI-powered content delivery to Spotify’s 650 million users—Kevin Lingley will now spearhead Fremantle’s global AI agenda across production, distribution, and commercial operations.