According to eMarketer, nearly 40% of US Gen Z adults avoid ad-supported streaming entirely, posing a significant hurdle for AVOD and FAST platforms amid broader audience growth.
Under Savvides’ tenure, SBS doubled its digital engagement, launched NITV as a free-to-air channel, and reached nearly 90% of Australians monthly across platforms, according to the broadcaster.
With 63% of LGBTQ+ viewers feeling misrepresented and 50% spending over three hours daily on social media, inclusive content and authentic creator partnerships are proving key to engagement and brand growth.
With 2,100 participants from 60 countries, 1,000+ companies, and first-time buyers from Brazil and India, the 2025 edition saw a surge in international engagement, including new alliances through "Global Doc" and the debut of thematic summits.
SkyShowtime doubles down on high-impact content with a 2025 lineup featuring over a dozen premieres, including “Dexter: Resurrection,” “Suits LA,” and new originals from across Europe, aiming to strengthen engagement and retention across more than 20 markets.