🆓 Viewers Are Running to Free Channels
An analytical report by Comscore has recorded a dramatic shift in the US: consumers are massively choosing ad-supported streaming for its affordability and simplicity.
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🇪🇺 EU Stands Against US Pressure
The European Parliament has defended a key EU media law, the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD), warning against external pressure from the US aimed at weakening European rules.
⚡️ Digitalization’s Impact on media to be discussed at "Videopotok" session of "Peering Forum 2025"
On November 17, as part of the 20th anniversary “MSK-IX Peering Forum” in Moscow, a panel discussion titled “Digitalization in Media: From Talk to Action. Challenges and Solutions” will take place.
📊 Netflix adds interactive voting to shows
The platform is preparing to make viewers participants, not just observers. Netflix is implementing real-time voting for its shows, allowing subscribers to influence the plot from their screen or phone.
⚽️ DAZN and FIFA launch free FIFA+ platform
Following the success of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA and the streaming service DAZN have announced a strategic partnership and the global relaunch of the FIFA+ platform in 2026.
🏴☠️🥊 Sports giants demand immediate blocking of pirates
Major European sports leagues and broadcasters (Premier League, LaLiga, Sky, DAZN) have sent a letter to the European Commission demanding the introduction of mandatory laws to combat real-time content piracy.
💪 Fubo and Disney join forces
FuboTV and The Walt Disney Company have completed the transaction to merge the businesses of Fubo and Hulu + Live TV.
🇫🇷 Disney+ Ad-Supported Tier Booms in France
Two years after its launch in France, the Disney+ streaming service has passed the 9.5 million subscriber mark. Notably, one out of every two users in the country chooses the ad-supported tier.
📲 TikTok and YouTube are the "New TV"
According to a Deloitte report, for 40% of consumers, watching videos on social media and streaming services is considered equally “watching TV.” This share reaches 50% among Gen Z and Millennials.
▶️🚀 Media segment drives Yandex
Yandex has announced its financial results for Q3 2025. The media segment is providing the company with a stable growth lever and user engagement, strengthening the entire ecosystem.