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Germany’s audiovisual advertising market to hit €6.3 billion in 2025, driven by digital growth 23 MAY 2025

Markets

Germany’s audiovisual advertising market to hit €6.3 billion in 2025, driven by digital growth

TV advertising is projected to rise 1.2% to €3.74 billion, while streaming and VOD will see a 6.9% increase to €1.7 billion. Digital audio leads audio growth at 4.4%, reflecting shifting advertiser priorities.
UK's Channel 4 shifts strategy with in-house production and new IP model 22 MAY 2025

Free TV

UK's Channel 4 shifts strategy with in-house production and new IP model

Channel 4 reported a £20 million pre-tax loss in 2023 amid falling ad revenue, prompting a shift in commercial strategy. Its new in-house studio and revised IP terms aim to boost global content value and long-term sustainability.
CTV overtakes traditional TV in UK and Canada as viewers flock to free, ad-supported streaming 19 MAY 2025

Markets

CTV overtakes traditional TV in UK and Canada as viewers flock to free, ad-supported streaming

According to "The Big Shift 2025" report by LG Ad Solutions, 69% of UK and 71% of Canadian viewers now prefer free ad-supported content, with over 20% canceling paid subscriptions. Advertisers are seeing strong returns, with up to 40% of viewers taking direct action after seeing a CTV ad.
Mip Cancun 2025: Leonardo Padrón and José Ignacio Valenzuela to give a keynote 14 MAY 2025

Trade Shows

Mip Cancun 2025: Leonardo Padrón and José Ignacio Valenzuela to give a keynote

Creators and showrunners Leonardo Padrón and José Ignacio Valenzuela will feature a session to discuss the shifting role of content creators in today’s global TV and streaming industry.
Global VOD subscriptions surge by 8.4 Million in Q1 13 MAY 2025

Markets

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.