⚙️ The Convergence of Pro AV and Broadcast is the New Reality
Analytical firm Futuresource Consulting has released its post-NAB Show 2026 report, highlighting a fundamental industry shift.
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▶️ Russian Online Streaming Market Surges to 200 Billion Rubles
The Russian video service market concluded 2025 with historic records. According to data from leading analytical agencies (TelecomDaily, TMT Consulting, and J’son & Partners Consulting), the industry has not only maintained double-digit growth rates but has firmly established its dominance over traditional cinema, outperforming it in revenue by more than fourfold.
📈 HBO Max Nears Record-Breaking Milestones
Since its launch in 2020, HBO Max has endured a turbulent path marked by rebrandings and corporate upheavals.
🎉 Celebrating the Airwaves: Happy Radio Day!
Warmest wishes to everyone who values pure sound and understands the “invisible magic” that makes our industry possible.
📺 Amagi Redefines the Rules of TV Advertising
Amagi has launched its In-Content Ads marketplace, a platform that allows for advertising placements directly within the video stream without interrupting the viewing experience.
👀 Audience Retention on the Rise: Viewers Less Likely to Abandon Series
U.S. audiences are becoming increasingly loyal to new content, with the Video Through Rate (VTR) for debut seasons hitting a three-year high.
⌨️ The New WGA Contract Fails to Solve Hollywood’s Biggest Problem
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has officially ratified a new four-year agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
📋 The Economics of Hollywood Are Poised for a Paradigm Shift
The Great “Streaming Panic” of 2022 began with a single, fatal forecasting error. Four years ago, Netflix shocked financial analysts by reporting a loss of 200,000 subscribers.
🧠 The Russian Smart TV Market Shifts Its Trajectory
According to data from J’son and Partners Consulting, the market share of Russian and Belarusian brands has surged from 10.8% to 17.4% over the past two years. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, sales grew by another 10%, reaching the 2 million unit milestone.
🛍 Viewers Are Fleeing From Advertisements
A study by All About Cookies conducted in the U.S. reveals that streaming users’ patience has reached a breaking point. Commercial breaks have become the primary risk factor for service providers: 52% of respondents are seriously considering canceling their subscriptions specifically due to intrusive ads.