Streaming, ads, and cinema revenues are reshaping entertainment consumption and brand reach worldwide. This page walks through subscription and ad-supported models (SVOD, AVOD, FAST) and the regional shifts shaping growth. It also links streaming advertising momentum—CTV, digital, and programmatic—with how linear TV, newspapers, magazines, books, and out-of-home formats are evolving across markets.
Key Takeaways
- In 2023, global SVOD revenue reached $109.2 billion, with Netflix holding 25% market share and 277 million subscribers
- Worldwide AVOD platforms generated $18.7 billion in 2023, up 15.4% YoY led by YouTube and Pluto TV
- Global FAST services reached 85 million monthly users in 2023, delivering 2.5 trillion ad impressions annually
- In 2023, the global box office revenue totaled $33.9 billion, recovering 82% from 2019 pre-pandemic levels with top markets in China and North America
- Hollywood films captured 65% of international box office in 2023, generating $22.1 billion outside US
- China's film market revenue hit $7.4 billion in 2023, with domestic films taking 84% share
- In 2023, global media ad spend totaled $889 billion, digital formats accounting for 62% or $551 billion with search and social leading
- TV advertising revenue worldwide reached $198.4 billion in 2023, down 1.2% YoY but CTV up 20%
- Digital video ad spend grew 13.5% to $212 billion globally in 2023, 24% from programmatic
- In 2023, global newspaper print circulation fell 5.2% to 120 million copies daily, while digital subs grew 12% to 45 million
- Magazine publishing revenue worldwide was $92.3 billion in 2023, with 55% from digital ads and subs
- Global book market revenue reached $143.6 billion in 2023, e-books at 18% share growing 4.1%
- In 2023, the global television industry generated $250.4 billion in revenue, with a CAGR of 3.8% from 2018-2023 driven by pay-TV subscriptions and advertising
- North America accounted for 42% of global TV broadcasting revenue in 2023, totaling $105.2 billion, primarily from premium cable networks
- Global linear TV households reached 1.15 billion in 2023, down 2.1% YoY due to cord-cutting trends
Streaming and digital advertising surged in 2023, with SVOD and AVOD growth driving global media revenue momentum.
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Digital Streaming24 stats
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In 2023, global SVOD revenue reached $109.2 billion, with Netflix holding 25% market share and 277 million subscribers
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Worldwide AVOD platforms generated $18.7 billion in 2023, up 15.4% YoY led by YouTube and Pluto TV
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Global FAST services reached 85 million monthly users in 2023, delivering 2.5 trillion ad impressions annually
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Asia-Pacific streaming market size hit $45.6 billion in 2023, with China’s iQiyi at 120 million subs
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Europe SVOD subscribers totaled 220 million in 2023, penetration at 55% of households
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Global live streaming viewership averaged 4.2 hours weekly per user in 2023, peaking during esports events
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US CTV ad spend reached $25.4 billion in 2023, 40% growth driven by Roku and Amazon Fire TV
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India’s streaming revenue was $2.1 billion in 2023, with 60 million paid households
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Global short-form video consumption hit 120 minutes daily per user in 2023 on TikTok and Reels
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Latin America SVOD subs grew to 85 million in 2023, Brazil leading with 40 million
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Africa’s streaming market revenue reached $1.2 billion in 2023, up 28% with mobile-first platforms
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Global gaming streaming viewers averaged 100 million concurrent on Twitch in 2023 peaks
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Japan’s SVOD revenue was $4.8 billion in 2023, Netflix at 12 million subs
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MENA streaming subs hit 35 million in 2023, Saudi Arabia growing 45% YoY
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Global SVOD churn rate averaged 7.8% quarterly in 2023, highest in emerging markets
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Australia’s streaming penetration reached 78% of households in 2023, revenue $2.3 billion
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Global user-generated content platforms had 3.2 billion MAUs in 2023, monetizing via tips and ads
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South Korea’s streaming market was $3.9 billion in 2023, Tving with 15 million subs
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UK SVOD revenue grew 8% to $5.6 billion in 2023, Disney+ adding 12 million subs
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Global 4K streaming content hours reached 500,000 in 2023, up 30% YoY
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Indonesia’s video streaming revenue hit $850 million in 2023, Vidio leading locally
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Global piracy streaming sites served 180 billion visits in 2023, costing $30B to industry
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Canada’s CTV households reached 72% in 2023, ad spend $1.8 billion
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Global news streaming apps had 450 million DAUs in 2023, led by YouTube News
Interpretation
Digital Streaming Interpretation
In 2023, digital streaming stayed on a strong growth path with SVOD reaching $109.2 billion and FAST services rising to 85 million monthly users, showing how audiences are increasingly diversifying across subscription and ad-supported models.
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Film Cinema26 stats
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In 2023, the global box office revenue totaled $33.9 billion, recovering 82% from 2019 pre-pandemic levels with top markets in China and North America
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Hollywood films captured 65% of international box office in 2023, generating $22.1 billion outside US
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China's film market revenue hit $7.4 billion in 2023, with domestic films taking 84% share
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Global cinema attendance reached 6.8 billion tickets sold in 2023, up 45% from 2022
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India’s Bollywood box office was $2.7 billion in 2023, driven by 1,800 releases
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Europe’s theatrical market generated $10.2 billion in 2023, led by France at $1.4 billion
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Global VOD film revenue reached $28.5 billion in 2023, with 40% from premium rentals
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South Korea’s film industry revenue was $1.6 billion in 2023, with Parasite sequels boosting exports
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US domestic box office hit $9.1 billion in 2023, with superhero films accounting for 25%
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Global animation film revenue was $12.3 billion in 2023, 36% of total box office
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Japan’s anime theatricals earned $2.1 billion globally in 2023, 70% international
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Latin America cinema revenue totaled $2.4 billion in 2023, Mexico leading at $650 million
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Global film production volume was 12,500 features in 2023, up 8% YoY
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Nigeria’s Nollywood box office reached $450 million in 2023, with 2,500 films released
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Australia’s film box office was $650 million in 2023, 55% from local content
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Global horror film genre revenue surged 22% to $4.2 billion in 2023
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UK film market revenue $1.8 billion in 2023, with 15% increase in indie releases
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Global IMAX box office hit $1.2 billion in 2023, 3.5% of total market
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Indonesia’s film industry earned $210 million in 2023, up 30% post-COVID
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Global documentary films generated $850 million at box office in 2023
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Turkey’s box office was $280 million in 2023, with local films at 68% share
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Global film festival premieres numbered 15,000 in 2023, driving $500 million in pre-sales
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Egypt’s cinema revenue reached $150 million in 2023, led by Ramadan releases
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Global 3D film screenings accounted for 18% of box office in 2023
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Vietnam’s film market grew 25% to $180 million in 2023
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Global sci-fi box office was $5.6 billion in 2023, 16% market share
Interpretation
Film Cinema Interpretation
In the Film Cinema segment, global box office rebounded strongly to $33.9 billion in 2023, reaching 82% of 2019 levels as cinema attendance climbed to 6.8 billion tickets, showing a clear return of audience demand after the pandemic.
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Media Advertising19 stats
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In 2023, global media ad spend totaled $889 billion, digital formats accounting for 62% or $551 billion with search and social leading
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TV advertising revenue worldwide reached $198.4 billion in 2023, down 1.2% YoY but CTV up 20%
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Digital video ad spend grew 13.5% to $212 billion globally in 2023, 24% from programmatic
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Out-of-home (OOH) ad market hit $32.6 billion in 2023, DOOH growing 10.7% to $18 billion
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Global social media ad spend was $230 billion in 2023, Meta and TikTok capturing 55%
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Newspaper ad revenue fell 8.1% to $45.2 billion in 2023, digital natives rising 15%
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Cinema advertising generated $4.2 billion globally in 2023, up 18% post-recovery
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Audio ad spend including podcasts reached $62.1 billion in 2023, digital audio up 12%
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Programmatic ad buying accounted for 82% of digital display spend in 2023, totaling $380 billion
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Asia-Pacific ad market was $300 billion in 2023, China at 45% share with CTV booming
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Influencer marketing spend hit $21.1 billion globally in 2023, 15% CAGR since 2020
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Retail media networks revenue reached $100 billion in 2023, Amazon leading at 45%
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Europe ad spend grew 6.8% to $145 billion in 2023, digital 68% dominance
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Gaming ad revenue was $45 billion in 2023, in-game ads up 25%
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Global connected TV ad spend surged 28% to $30 billion in 2023
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Magazine ad revenue declined 5.4% to $28.7 billion in 2023, native digital up 10%
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Search advertising totaled $295 billion in 2023, Google holding 80% market share
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Latin America ad spend hit $55 billion in 2023, digital growing 22%
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Podcast ad market reached $4 billion globally in 2023, direct deals 60%
Interpretation
Media Advertising Interpretation
In media advertising, digital formats dominated with $551 billion in 2023, making up 62% of the $889 billion total as search and social led and growth also showed up in areas like digital video reaching $212 billion and DOOH rising to $18 billion.
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Print Publishing22 stats
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In 2023, global newspaper print circulation fell 5.2% to 120 million copies daily, while digital subs grew 12% to 45 million
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Magazine publishing revenue worldwide was $92.3 billion in 2023, with 55% from digital ads and subs
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Global book market revenue reached $143.6 billion in 2023, e-books at 18% share growing 4.1%
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Europe’s newspaper ad revenue declined 7.8% to $15.4 billion in 2023, digital up 9%
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US print magazine circulation was 130 million in 2023, down 3% but digital replicas up 15%
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China’s book sales hit $18.2 billion in 2023, 45% digital via apps like WeChat Read
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Global comic and manga publishing revenue was $12.1 billion in 2023, Japan leading at 40%
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India’s print media revenue fell to $3.2 billion in 2023, newspapers 70% share
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Australia’s newspaper circulation dropped 12% to 2.1 million in 2023, digital subs at 1.8 million
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Global academic publishing revenue reached $28.4 billion in 2023, open access 25% growth
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Brazil’s magazine market was $1.1 billion in 2023, 60% lifestyle segment
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UK book sales grew 1.2% to $6.9 billion in 2023, audiobooks up 20%
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Global newspaper digital revenue hit $52.7 billion in 2023, paywalls covering 35% of pubs
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Japan’s print manga sales were 450 million units in 2023, digital 60% of revenue
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Africa’s publishing market revenue was $650 million in 2023, local languages 70%
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Global children’s book sales reached $12.5 billion in 2023, 22% digital formats
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Germany’s newspaper revenue was $4.2 billion in 2023, digital ads 45% share
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South Korea’s book market hit $4.1 billion in 2023, webtoons bridging print-digital
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Global self-publishing platforms generated $1.5 billion in 2023, Amazon KDP 70% share
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France’s magazine revenue declined 4.5% to $1.9 billion in 2023
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Global print-on-demand book production reached 2.5 million titles in 2023, up 18%
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Indonesia’s newspaper circulation was 8.5 million daily in 2023, down 6%
Interpretation
Print Publishing Interpretation
In print publishing, traditional print is still sliding, with global newspaper circulation down 5.2% to 120 million daily copies in 2023, while digital is accelerating with magazine revenues reaching $92.3 billion where 55% comes from digital and e books rising 4.1% to an 18% share of the $143.6 billion global book market.
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Tv Broadcasting29 stats
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In 2023, the global television industry generated $250.4 billion in revenue, with a CAGR of 3.8% from 2018-2023 driven by pay-TV subscriptions and advertising
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North America accounted for 42% of global TV broadcasting revenue in 2023, totaling $105.2 billion, primarily from premium cable networks
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Global linear TV households reached 1.15 billion in 2023, down 2.1% YoY due to cord-cutting trends
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Asia-Pacific TV ad spend hit $85.6 billion in 2023, growing 6.4% led by China and India markets
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Public broadcasters worldwide served 85% of global TV audiences in 2023, with viewership averaging 3.2 hours daily per household
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Global OTT TV revenue embedded in pay-TV bundles reached $45.3 billion in 2023, up 12% YoY
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Europe’s TV market saw a 1.8% revenue decline to $92.1 billion in 2023 amid streaming shifts
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4K UHD TV penetration globally hit 35% of households in 2023, boosting content production investments by 15%
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Latin America TV advertising revenue grew 4.2% to $18.7 billion in 2023, driven by sports events
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Global news TV viewership averaged 28% daily share in 2023, highest in MENA at 42%
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Smart TV adoption reached 65% globally in 2023, enabling 22% more connected TV ad impressions
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Africa’s TV market revenue was $12.4 billion in 2023, with 18% growth in sub-Saharan mobile TV usage
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Global TV production costs rose 7.1% to $112 billion in 2023, led by scripted drama series
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FAST channels globally grew to 1,200 in 2023, capturing 5% of TV ad market share
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India’s TV industry revenue hit $11.2 billion in 2023, with regional channels taking 55% share
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Global TV sports rights spending reached $55.6 billion in 2023, up 8.9% YoY
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US pay-TV subscribers fell to 70.3 million in 2023, a 5.4% decline from 2022
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China’s TV ad market was $22.1 billion in 2023, with e-commerce live streaming contributing 28%
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Global TV household penetration stood at 86% in 2023, highest in Europe at 95%
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Addressable TV ad spend globally reached $10.2 billion in 2023, growing 25% YoY
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Australia’s TV revenue declined 3.2% to $3.8 billion in 2023 due to BVOD shifts
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Global kids TV viewership dropped 11% to 1.8 hours daily in 2023 among 2-11 year olds
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Brazil’s TV market revenue was $7.9 billion in 2023, with Globo holding 38% audience share
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CTV ad impressions worldwide hit 250 billion in 2023, up 32% YoY
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UK public service TV funding was $5.6 billion in 2023, 72% from license fees
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Global TV drama production hours reached 450,000 in 2023, led by Korea at 25%
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Middle East TV revenue grew 5.5% to $6.3 billion in 2023, driven by Arabic content
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Japan’s TV ad spend fell 4.1% to $9.2 billion in 2023 amid digital migration
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Global TV reruns accounted for 35% of prime-time schedules in 2023
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Where global media value is going
Digital formats dominate ad spend while streaming engagement continues to scale across viewing, ads, and subscriptions.
55%
Europe SVOD subscribers totaled 220 million in 2023, penetration at 55% of households
45%
MENA streaming subs hit 35 million in 2023, Saudi Arabia growing 45% YoY
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