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Ramadan 2025 drives record engagement and $1.1 billion in ad spend in MENA, APAC, and Africa 30 APR 2025

Markets

Ramadan 2025 drives record engagement and $1.1 billion in ad spend in MENA, APAC, and Africa

Viewers spent an average of 4 hours and 35 minutes daily, generating 72.7 billion TRPs across platforms. Digital platforms captured 44% of total viewership, signaling a major shift in Ramadan content consumption habits.
South Korea commits $1 billion to position animation as next global content powerhouse 28 APR 2025

Kids & Animation

South Korea commits $1 billion to position animation as next global content powerhouse

The government-backed plan focuses on boosting production capacity, fostering talent development, and enhancing Korea’s competitive edge in the global animation market. Strategic support for streaming content, co-productions, and technological innovation will drive long-term industry growth.
Ad-Supported plans surge as YouTube overtakes Netflix in key markets 16 APR 2025

Trends

Ad-Supported plans surge as YouTube overtakes Netflix in key markets

Digital i’s latest Trend Report highlights a major shift in streaming behavior, with 88% of Prime Video users now on ad-supported tiers and YouTube surpassing Netflix in viewing time across APAC and North America. Live sports and bundled offerings further reshape the global streaming landscape.
NBCUniversal promotes Caroline Cleland to VP, APAC to lead Networks & DTC growth strategy 14 APR 2025

Corporate Moves

NBCUniversal promotes Caroline Cleland to VP, APAC to lead Networks & DTC growth strategy

In addition to Cleland’s appointment, Simon Hebblewhite, has been promoted to senior director, finance; and Jane McLaren has been promoted to director, PR and communications.
Global Film & TV Production Rebounds as Streaming Giants Lead 13 MAR 2025

Trends

Global Film & TV Production Rebounds as Streaming Giants Lead

The global film and television industry showed a moderate recovery in February, with EMEA leading growth due to tax incentives and rising Arabic content demand, APAC stabilizing with a 4% production increase, and the Americas maintaining steady output. Streaming giants like Netflix continued to shape market trends, investing in localized content and expanding their global influence.