Straight from NAB: Insights & Innovation

An exclusive analysis for Episode Dergi. Crime continues to hold a significant place within the global audiovisual ecosystem. Today, there are more than 69K films and 22K series in the genre, representing about 3% of all titles distributed worldwide - a smaller share compared to dominant genres such as Drama (19%) or Documentary (14%).

The streaming landscape in Canada is shifting, and Bell Canada—the country’s largest telecommunications company and the parent of Crave—is at the center of this transformation. Rather than competing head-to-head, Bell has embraced strategic partnerships with global players such as Disney+ and Netflix to expand its market reach and strengthen customer loyalty.

The streaming market continued to evolve in September 2025, with new platform launches, regional expansions, and product updates shaping the competitive landscape. Across Latin America, North America, Europe, Asia, and global markets, major players focused on content aggregation, cross-platform bundles, and strategic partnerships to strengthen user acquisition and retention.

Streaming keeps evolving, and the latest disruption comes from a format that fits perfectly into today’s mobile-first lifestyle: the microdrama.

An exclusive analysis for Licensing Magazine. The streaming ecosystem in EMEA has seen steady growth in the availability and viewership of Asian content in recent years. More than 33K Asian titles are currently available across the region, spanning multiple countries and genres.

The streaming services market is a highly dynamic space, shaped by a wide range of players on both the supply and demand sides. This report explores key insights into the transactional streaming landscape, with a focus on the discontinuation of Microsoft Movies & TV, a platform that had been part of the entertainment industry since 2012.