Content cost conundrum

As you try harder to differentiate with new and compelling content across categories, the costs of creating and delivering this content are rising rapidly. Production and acquisition teams face increased pressure to provide content that can acquire and retain subscribers across key demographic segments while retaining margin. They can’t do this without a complete projected picture of content costs, including royalties, participations and other payables.

The cost of making a single episode of a high-budget show can exceed $10M. The rising cost of producing and acquiring high-quality content puts enormous pressure on margins, leading to price increases for consumers — or a decrease in the quality of content.


2 reasons you may struggle with rising content
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