Audiovisual piracy declines but still costs industry €2.3 billion
Executive summary: Audiovisual piracy has decreased but still causes an estimated €2.3 billion in losses to the media and entertainment sector. These losses affect revenues of studios, broadcasters, streaming platforms and sports organizations, prompting continued investment in anti‑piracy measures and potential regulatory action. Content producers, distributors, streaming services, sports leagues, anti‑piracy agencies and policymakers. Industry may step up watermarking and legal actions, while governments consider stricter copyright enforcement and funding for enforcement bodies.
The latest data show a reduction in audiovisual piracy activities, yet the estimated losses remain high at €2.3 billion. Cinema operators, television broadcasters, streaming services and sports rights holders continue to suffer revenue shortfalls despite anti‑piracy campaigns. The persistence of the loss gap suggests that current enforcement measures are insufficient to fully curb illegal consumption.
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