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Streaming: SVOD brands shift from advertising to bundling 12 JUN 2025

Trends

Streaming: SVOD brands shift from advertising to bundling

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.
Annecy MIFA 2025: Diversification at its core: el Reino Infantil expands across new frontiers 12 JUN 2025

Trade Shows

Annecy MIFA 2025: Diversification at its core: el Reino Infantil expands across new frontiers

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.
Disney takes NBC's stake and secures full control of Hulu 10 JUN 2025

Deals

Disney takes NBC's stake and secures full control of Hulu

$9.04 billion total deal values Hulu at just under $29 billion, with 54.7 million subscribers and transaction set to close by July 2025.
HBO Max advances global expansion with July launch across 12 new countries 10 JUN 2025

Deals

HBO Max advances global expansion with July launch across 12 new countries

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.
Saudi Arabia’s streaming boom undermined by piracy and account sharing 9 JUN 2025

Markets

Saudi Arabia’s streaming boom undermined by piracy and account sharing

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.