🏭 Wink Box Mini Now "Made in Russia"
The Kaliningrad-based “CTC” factory (part of GS Group) has started assembling Wink Box Mini TV set-top boxes for Rostelecom. Previously, these devices were exclusively produced in China.
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📺 TV Revolution Scheduled for Next Year
By 2026, the TV advertising market will undergo a transformation: cultural relevance and voice will replace reach as the key metrics. Industry experts in CTV have highlighted the key global trends.
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According to market sources, as of January 1, 2026, the French TV channels Mezzo and Mezzo Live HD have decided to cease broadcasting in Russia.
🇳🇿 In New Zealand, Streaming Pushes Out Satellite TV Amid the 5G Boom
New Zealand’s telecom services market is projected to grow to $3.4 billion by 2029, but the structure of content consumption is changing dramatically.
🧠 ByteDance Goes All In
TikTok’s parent company is preparing a record expansion of its AI infrastructure. In 2026, ByteDance plans to spend around 160 billion yuan ($23 billion), with more than half allocated to the purchase of high-performance processors.
🇮🇹 In Italy, Streaming Is Overtaking Broadcast TV
Italy’s television market is expected to reach €8.97 billion by the end of 2025, posting 2.2% growth.
🎄 New Year Update to Mediabase: Transition to a Digital Permissions Registry for the Media Industry Completed
The Russian content distribution market is moving to automated accounting of rights for TV signal delivery.
🌊 A Wave of Mega-Deals in Media and AI Is Coming
The entertainment and telecom markets are entering a phase of “scale and resilience.” According to a PwC report, the second half of 2025 saw a sharp surge in M&A activity, with investors once again ready to pour capital into premium content and infrastructure.
⚽️ La Liga’s TV Rights Revenues Are Falling
In the 2024–25 season, Spanish football clubs will share €1.43 billion in broadcasting revenue. Despite the sizable figure, La Liga is reporting a decline: last year, payouts were higher at €1.49 billion.
📺 In 2026, TV Will Become a Cross-Screen Ecosystem
By 2025, television has fully transformed into a flexible media environment. Industry representatives highlight the key trends that will shape TV over the coming year.