Michail Chandakas is a research analyst in the Kagan media research group within S&P Global Market Intelligence. He produces analysis and market forecasts on the streaming video industry in Europe, covering both the subscription video and free ad-supported TV segments. He tracks the performance of individual platforms and services, as well as the financials of the top global streaming providers and the regulatory environment they operate in. Michail joined S&P Global Market Intelligence in 2016, having previously worked as an analyst at IHS Technology, where he covered the distribution, strategy and ownership changes of the major TV network groups on a global scale. Michail holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Athens in Greece and an MSc in banking and international finance from Cass Business School in London.
Reports such as this showcase insights derived from a variety of market-level research inputs, including financial data, M&A information, and other market data sources both proprietary to S&P Global and publicly available. This input is combined with ongoing observation of markets and regular interaction with vendors and other key market players to provide deep sector research, data sets and forecasts of the global media industry.
Consumers around the world are increasingly tuning into free, ad-supported TV (FAST) streaming services such as Pluto TV and Tubi. Leading FAST services offer tens of thousands of free movies and TV episodes, with content packaged into hundreds of streaming channels and available through on-demand viewing. This report looks at why the FAST model is flourishing, exploring the overall market size, key players, drivers and trends.
The global media industry sits at a crossroads as consumers increasingly turn to streaming services for entertainment, news and sports content. The shift to streaming has impacted pay TV operators, network owners, broadcasters and studios alike, although most have rolled out their own digital initiatives to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. 2023 will test the ability of media firms to adapt, especially as inflation and economic headwinds mount.
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