The State of Entertainment and Media: July 24, 2025 On July 24, 2025, the entertainment and media landscape hit a major inflection point, driven by the massive expansion of artificial intelligence in advertising and the opening of one of the world's most significant cultural gatherings. Industry Shift: The $3.5 Trillion AI Surge A landmark report from PwC's Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2025–29 released today project that the industry will reach $3.5 trillion in revenue by 2029 AI-Driven Growth
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