88% expect higher acquisition costs in 2025, 80% are cutting at least one digital channel, and 90% are adopting bundling—seen as delivering higher-quality subscribers and better ROI.
With over 260 million YouTube subscribers, the Spanish-language kids' giant created by Roberto "Kuky" Pumar has expanded into apps, live shows, licensed products, and multi-platform content adaptation.
HBO Max expands to 12 new countries in July, including Iceland, Georgia, and Malta. Warner Bros. Discovery ended the first quarter of 2025 with 122.3 million streaming subscribers, reflecting an increase of 5.3 million from the previous quarter.
Piracy in Saudi Arabia fell from 52% to 43% in late 2024 but remains among the highest in EMEA; account sharing has climbed to 35% despite streaming costs 16% below the regional average, putting pressure on revenue per subscriber across 530+ available services.