India’s media and telecom market is heading for a major transformation. According to a GlobalData forecast, total sector revenue is expected to reach $61.9 billion by 2029, but the traditional pay TV segment (cable and satellite television) is set to stagnate and decline.
Streaming giant Netflix has begun restructuring the financing of the “deal of the century.”
Advertisers are entering 2026 with unprecedented optimism. After years of belt-tightening, budgets are growing again, and strategies are becoming bolder and more integrated.
The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has entered a new phase. Oracle founder Larry Ellison has officially confirmed that he will personally secure financing for a $40.4 billion transaction, making the bid from his son David Ellison (Paramount) exceptionally strong.
Analysts at J’son & Partners Consulting have released their 2025 findings, focusing on brand awareness of video services among Russian audiences.
Ahead of the holiday season, Samsung is updating its Gaming Hub platform, adding dozens of party games.
Free, ad-supported streaming platforms (AVoD, FAST) have become the main drivers of content growth, outpacing paid services.
Online cinemas are gaining ground, but traditional TV is still holding its position. According to data from a ROMIR study, 83% of Russians watch television, while 77% use video streaming services.
TikTok’s U.S. operations will officially change ownership in 2026. The platform will come under the control of a joint venture led by American investors.
A bill has been submitted to the State Duma introducing administrative liability for online cinemas and social networks for discrediting Russia’s spiritual and moral values.
