Ampere Analysis

Ampere: Linear TV leans on scripted TV series during Q1
Over the past two years, more than half of new scripted broadcast orders have been franchise-based as networks focus more heavily on proven programming.
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Ampere: Streaming platforms slow price increases as consumers vote with wallets
Across the three major streamers, average price increases fell from 24 percent of the prior subscription price in 2023-24 to 14 percent in 2025-26.
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Friday Fireside: Guy Bisson, Ampere Analysis (August 21, 2026)
On this episode, Rick Howe chats with Guy Bisson of Ampere Analysis. Guy shares his truly global perspective on the differences between the US and the rest of the world on the decline of legacy media coupled with the rise of digital.

Ampere: Ad tiers now dominate North American streaming revenue
North America accounts for nearly 60 percent of global ad-supported subscription streaming revenue, according to data from Ampere.
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Ampere: Streamers waiting longer for return of hit shows
The average gap between seasons of scripted streaming originals grew from 12 months in 2020 to 21 months in 2025.

Ampere Analysis acquires PlumResearch, accepts investment from Goldenpeak
Goldenpeak’s investment in Ampere Analysis will fund expansion, including Ampere’s acquisition of PlumResearch.

Ampere: Streaming movies have fewer ads than episodic TV series
TV shows have a higher ad load per minute of content viewed compared to moves across popular streaming apps and services, according to Ampere Analysis.
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Ampere: Global streaming revenue surpasses $157 billion in 2025
Growth is increasingly driven by price increases and ad-supported tiers as subscriber gains slow in mature markets.
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Ampere: YouTube, TikTok are dominant platforms for video podcasts
Younger viewers drive growth, with those ages 18 to 34 being 24 percent more likely to watch, and 60 percent of video viewers also listening to audio podcasts weekly.
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Ampere: Netflix investment in premium sports paying off
Live events generated 60 percent of major streaming acquisition spikes, led overwhelmingly by sports.
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Ampere: Holidays shoppers flock to streaming deals, but churn remains a problem
Ampere found most holiday-acquired subscribers cancel a service quickly, with few retaining customers long-term.
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