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Fifth Season secured new global sales for "Sight Unseen" crime drama 28 JUL 2025

Distribution

Fifth Season secured new global sales for "Sight Unseen" crime drama

The series is produced by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures for CTV (Canada) and The CW (US) and it was acquired by multiple buyers, including in the UK and Ireland.
Global Production stabilizes in H1 2025 as unscripted hits record of 23% of share 25 JUL 2025

Markets

Global Production stabilizes in H1 2025 as unscripted hits record of 23% of share

Production activity in Q1 2025 dropped 11% year-over-year, with EMEA down 23% and APAC 12%, but June marked the highest monthly volume since the 2023 dual strikes; unscripted content surged to a record share in June, reflecting lower-risk strategic shifts.
Marketers prioritize CTV, Identity, and Generative AI amid resilient Ad spending 18 JUL 2025

Trends

Marketers prioritize CTV, Identity, and Generative AI amid resilient Ad spending

Mediaocean’s 2025 H2 Market Report finds 58% of marketers plan to increase CTV investment while 72% cite generative AI as the top consumer trend, reflecting a shift toward personalization, measurable outcomes, and scalable AI-driven strategies despite economic caution.
USA: Netflix drives streaming growth in June with 8.2% share 15 JUL 2025

Markets

USA: Netflix drives streaming growth in June with 8.2% share

Total streaming usage in the U.S. rises to 38.3% of TV time, while broadcast falls to historic low of 19.2%, marking continued shift in viewing habits. Netflix viewing up 13.5% vs. May, represents 42% of monthly gain for streaming.
USA: New shifting patterns for streaming advertising models 11 JUL 2025

Trends

USA: New shifting patterns for streaming advertising models

On traditional broadcast and cable TV, ad breaks are typically placed during the rising action of a program. By contrast, tech-led and free streaming platforms take a different path: both tend to reduce the number of ads as an episode progresses.