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After five years of experimentation and massive investments, 2025 is finally an inflection point in the transition to streaming. Legacy media companies have demonstrated they can at least reach break-even profitability, though they still have work to do to attain double-digit profit margins. The global streaming market is now occupied by roughly 130 streaming companies, all chasing the same foundational value levers, in a market projected to surpass $165 billion in 2026.
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