Mediagazer: Ampere: SVOD services' spending is set to hit €10B in Europe's major TV markets by the end of 2024, surpassing public and commercial broadcasters' investment (Naman Ramachandran/Variety)

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Naman Ramachandran / Variety:

Ampere: SVOD services' spending is set to hit €10B in Europe's major TV markets by the end of 2024, surpassing public and commercial broadcasters' investment — Spending by subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platforms is set to hit €10 billion ($10.7 billion) …

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