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Global VOD subscriptions surge by 8.4 Million in Q1 13 MAY 2025

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Global VOD subscriptions surge by 8.4 Million in Q1

Kantar reports a drop in global churn to 4.6%, with 69% of new users joining via promotional deals. Exclusive content and pricing drove 61% of sign-ups, signaling a shift in platform acquisition strategies.
MENA streaming market to hit $1.5B by 2025 as SVOD subscriptions top 27 Million 13 MAY 2025

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MENA streaming market to hit $1.5B by 2025 as SVOD subscriptions top 27 Million

According to Omdia, Shahid leads with 4.4 million subscribers, followed by YouTube Premium at 3.7 million, Netflix at 3.0 million, and StarzPlay at 2.3 million. The market is forecast to grow to $8.4 billion by 2029, fueled by mobile adoption and digital infrastructure expansion.
USA: Amazon Prime Video reaches 130 million ad-supported users 13 MAY 2025

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USA: Amazon Prime Video reaches 130 million ad-supported users

Launched in January 2024, the ad tier is included in standard Prime memberships unless users pay to opt out. Amazon Ads generated $47 billion last year, ranking third globally behind Google and Meta.
Dick Wolf franchises generate over $1 Billion in streaming revenue Across US and Canada 9 MAY 2025

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Dick Wolf franchises generate over $1 Billion in streaming revenue Across US and Canada

The “Chicago” franchise alone has generated nearly $500 million for streamers in the U.S. and Canada since 2020. Peacock now leads all platforms with over $300 million in revenue from Dick Wolf’s titles.
Paramount adds 1.5M subs, narrows streaming losses in Q1 2025 9 MAY 2025

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Paramount adds 1.5M subs, narrows streaming losses in Q1 2025

Direct-to-consumer revenue rose 9% to $2.04 billion, while total company revenue reached $7.19 billion, beating forecasts despite a year-over-year decline. The TV Media segment fell 13% as ad revenue dropped 21%, underscoring pressure on traditional channels.