🇰🇿 Russian Channels Dominate Kazakhstan's TV Market
The analytical company J’son & Partners Consulting has presented data on the paid television market in Kazakhstan.
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🏆 FAST breaks engagement records in the US
Wurl has published a report on Connected TV (CTV) trends in the US. The data reveals the rapid growth of FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channels, opening new opportunities for marketers.
💼 Leadership сhange at STREAM TV сompany
Emin Khamzaev has been appointed as the CEO of the STREAM TV Company. The decision was made as part of strategic changes aimed at strengthening the company’s position in the media market.
🏴☠️ Men pirate twice as often as women
A study by the University of Portsmouth revealed significant gender differences in digital piracy: men download illegal content nearly twice as often as women.
💃🏻 SAG-AFTRA Condemns "Tilly Norwood" as a Threat
The US actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA, issued a strong condemnation against the “AI actress” Tilly Norwood, whose creator recently reported interest from Hollywood agents.
📈 Yandex TV Ecosystem Exceeds 5 Million Devices
Yandex has announced significant growth in its television ecosystem: the number of active devices running on the YaOS and YaOS X platforms surpassed 5 million as of August 2025, an increase of nearly 30% year-over-year.
State privatizes Soyuzmultfilm
🛒 The Soyuzmultfilm film studio has been privatized by the state. The fact of the transaction is evident from an explanatory note to the draft amendments to the 2025 budget law, which indicates an increase in revenue of 1.12 billion rubles from the sale of shares in JSC “Film Studio ‘Soyuzmultfilm’”.
🎞 US streamers are losing exclusivity
A report by Ampere Analysis revealed that the US streaming market is becoming less exclusive.
📺 Paid TV Market Grows Due to Higher Tariffs and Mobile Internet Issues
The Russian paid TV market continues to grow, despite a minimal increase in the subscriber base.
🎞 Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Foreign-Made Films
Donald Trump has once again stated his intent to impose a 100% tariff on all films made outside the United States.