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• [New] Traditional broadcast media remains strong, with TV, radio, and CTV/OTT expected to collectively gain an additional $72.9 million in ad revenue next year. RADIO ONLINE
• [New] Total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in Portugal will grow at a CAGR of 1.4% over the forecast period 2024-2029, led by contribution from mobile data and fixed broadband segments. Research and Markets
• [New] The overall telecom and pay-TV services revenue in France will grow at a CAGR of 0.2% during the forecast period 2024-2029. Yahoo Finance
• Creative Industries - a £380 million boost for film and TV, video games, advertising and marketing, music and visual and performing arts will improve access to finance for scale-ups and increase R&D, skills and exports. Business News Wales
• In 2025, ad revenue from creator-driven platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram will surpass the combined ad revenue of traditional media (TV, print, audio, and film) for the first time. Schaefer Marketing Solutions: We Help Businesses {grow}
• In a move designed to combat the rapid rise of streaming platforms, France's largest commercial broadcaster will show all five of its linear channels on Netflix, as well as more than 30,000 hours of TV shows available on demand. FTI Strategic Communications
• Netflix will remain accessible across a wide range of supported devices, including Roku sticks, Android TV boxes, smart TVs, and gaming consoles. India Today
• IoT use in film and TV will increase in the coming years The Internet of Things, or IoT, could benefit film and TV companies significantly. Yahoo Finance
• Total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in Mexico will grow at a CAGR of 2.9%, supported by revenue growth in mobile data and fixed broadband segments. Research and Markets
• All models in Samsung's 2025 smart TV range will include features such as Cloud Gaming Service, Samsung Education Hub, Samsung TV Plus, and the TV Key service, further enhancing their appeal to consumers. Observer Voice
• The total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in Nigeria will grow at a CAGR of 1.6%, during 2024-2029, driven by contributions from fixed broadband, and pay-TV segments. Research and Markets
• Expect updates to apps like iMessage, Photos, TV, and others run by Apple to propagate to Apple Vision Pro as well. AppleInsider Forums
• With TV, social media, and connected TV (CTV) marketing, Verizon is anticipated to highlight its 5G network and digital services in 2025. Icon
• Using a combination of TV, digital, and outdoor advertising, AT&T's approach for 2025 is probably going to concentrate on promoting its 5G network, streaming services, and packaged products. Icon
• In 2025, users expect seamless voice interaction with AI chatbots across apps, websites, smart TVs, and in-car systems. Inoru
• A streaming platform is cooked in too, which will likely be Vidaa Smart TV for the international release but could also be Google TV - with wireless connectivity shaping up as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. New Atlas
• EBITDA: OTE expects EBITDA growth in Greece to reach almost 2%, fueled by solid performance across key services, including mobile, broadband, and TV alongside effective cost management in several areas. Shares Magazine
• Peacock will have more than 7,500 hours of sports in 2026 alone and has more live sports than Amazon Prime, Paramount +, Hulu, Max, Apple TV and Netflix combined. NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA
• Global AVOD (Advertising Video on Demand) revenues for TV and movies are expected to hit USD 69 billion by 2029.OTT Platform Statistics stated that Global pay TV revenues are expected to decline by USD 26 billion by 2028, down from USD 151 billion in 2022. Sci-Tech Today
• LG Electronics has announced the arrival of the highly anticipated Xbox app on LG Smart TVs this week, allowing users to stream Xbox games on the big screen at home. Broadband TV News
• The total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in Guatemala will grow at a CAGR of 7.7% between 2024 and 2029, from $2.9 billion in 2024 to $4.2 billion in 2029, driven by an increasing adoption of mobile and fixed broadband. Research and Markets
• Magna expects a 1% drop in ad sales from traditional media owners, including in TV, audio, publishing and cinema. The Drum

Last updated: 07 July 2025