Abu Dhabi Media and STARZPLAY Forge Streaming Alliance, Signaling Shift in MENA’s Digital Strategy

Broadcasters across the Middle East and North Africa are rethinking their streaming playbooks. A new partnership between Abu Dhabi Media (ADM) and STARZPLAY marks a decisive move away from standalone OTT ventures toward strategic collaborations with established platforms—a shift highlighted in recent Omdia research tracking global media trends.

CTV Viewers Embrace Ads as Subscription Fatigue Sets In, Says VAB Report

The golden age of ad-free streaming may be losing some of its shine. According to the latest report from the Video Advertising Bureau (VAB)—Staying Current on Streaming: The Latest on Connected TV Consumer Behaviors—CTV audiences are increasingly choosing ad-supported services, FAST channels, and bundled streaming options as subscription costs continue to rise.

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