Question 1

In 2025, what percentage of UK SVoD subscriptions were ad-supported, and what was the primary driver for this trend?

Accepted Answer

53%, driven by consumer willingness to trade ads for lower prices.

Question 2

According to PwC's Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2024-2028, which sector is projected to make the UK entertainment and media market the largest in Europe by 2024?

Accepted Answer

Internet advertising growth.

Question 3

In 2025, what was the reported financial performance of the UK's grassroots music venues (GMVs), and what factor significantly contributed to this?

Accepted Answer

53.8% reported no profit, exacerbated by rising operational costs including changes to National Insurance contributions and business rates.

Question 4

What was the total production spend in the UK for film and high-end TV in 2025, and which segment contributed the majority?

Accepted Answer

£6.8 billion, with High-End TV (HETV) accounting for 59% of the total.

Question 5

Regarding the UK's creative industries, what was the estimated economic contribution in terms of Gross Value Added (GVA) in 2024, and what is the projected growth by 2030?

Accepted Answer

£124 billion in 2024, projected to grow to £141 billion by 2030.

Question 6

In 2025, what was the recorded music revenue in the UK, and what percentage did streaming account for?

Accepted Answer

£1.57 billion, with streaming accounting for 67.7%.

Question 7

What was the total UK box office revenue in 2025, and how did it compare to 2019 pre-pandemic levels?

Accepted Answer

£996.8 million, a 2% increase on 2024 and 21% lower than 2019.

Question 8

What significant trend was observed in the UK publishing industry in 2024 and 2025, despite an overall contraction in real terms?

Accepted Answer

An increase in new publishing business incorporations, driven by declining barriers to entry and digital distribution.

Question 9

Which sector within the UK's commercial TV and online video market showed the strongest growth in 2024, and by what percentage?

Accepted Answer

Online video, with SVoD (Subscription Video on Demand) revenues up 10%.

Question 10

In 2025, what was the stated revenue from West End theatre shows, and what was its significance compared to pre-pandemic levels?

Accepted Answer

£1.084 billion, a record-breaking amount and 11% above pre-pandemic levels.

Question 11

What is the projected economic impact of AI adoption on the UK's productivity growth by 2030, according to the OECD?

Accepted Answer

A potential addition of 0.4 to 1.3 percentage points to UK's productivity growth.

Question 12

In 2025, UK recorded music revenues reached a new nominal high. How did this compare to the decade prior, before adjusting for inflation?

Accepted Answer

It was nearly 90% higher than a decade before.

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