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Disney surges in Q2 with $3.28 billion profit and boosts forecast 7 MAY 2025

Markets

Disney surges in Q2 with $3.28 billion profit and boosts forecast

Strong subscriber growth and rising park revenues signal renewed momentum across Disney’s core segments. Strategic shifts in streaming and international expansion underline the company’s long-term vision.
Ad-Supported plans surge as YouTube overtakes Netflix in key markets 16 APR 2025

Trends

Ad-Supported plans surge as YouTube overtakes Netflix in key markets

Digital i’s latest Trend Report highlights a major shift in streaming behavior, with 88% of Prime Video users now on ad-supported tiers and YouTube surpassing Netflix in viewing time across APAC and North America. Live sports and bundled offerings further reshape the global streaming landscape.
ITVX smashes streaming record with 1 billion streams in Q1 7 APR 2025

Streaming

ITVX smashes streaming record with 1 billion streams in Q1

Drama drove over 300 million streams, entertainment hit 133 million, and soaps surged 35% year-on-year with 124 million streams—marking ITVX’s strongest quarter ever.
Consumer confidence drives entertainment spending surge 4 APR 2025

Forecasts

Consumer confidence drives entertainment spending surge

A recent analysis from Futuresource Consulting shows that over 60% of households report financial stability or improvement. Premium digital content engagement rises to 40%, up 8 points year-on-year.
RTL Group reached growth in 2024, Driven by Streaming and Content Expansion 20 MAR 2025

Operators

RTL Group reached growth in 2024, Driven by Streaming and Content Expansion

The media giant posted a 5% revenue increase, reaching €7.5 billion, while net profit rose 8% to €1.2 billion. Streaming subscriptions grew by 20%, and digital advertising revenue surged by 12%. The group's production arm, Fremantle, also saw solid performance, reporting a 10% increase in revenues.