Downturn in the Paid Multichannel Broadcasting Market
First written in FY2019-Q2. 11 of 23 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2021. Latest entry: 2026-10-14.
Shochiku moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2019, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 10 of 11 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In the CS broadcasting business, 松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ further promoted the development of distribution channels to expand subscription-fee revenue, including the launch of broadcasts on 13 additional CATV systems.」
Amid continuing competition from video streaming services, the company expanded viewing opportunities and distribution channels by launching broadcasts on 13 additional CATV systems and introducing a service allowing purchases on a program-by-program basis. - FY2026-H1MitigatedAnnual report
「In the CS broadcasting business and other operations, 松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ worked to secure subscription-fee revenue by strengthening programming of live shows by popular artists and sales efforts to introduce its services to CATV operators.」
Amid the continuing challenging market environment caused by the impact of video streaming services, the company sought to secure subscription-fee revenue by strengthening programming of live shows by popular artists and sales efforts to introduce its services to CATV operators. - FY2025-H1MitigatedAnnual report
「In the CS broadcasting business and other operations, 松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ broadcast the original drama Okaasan ga Issho to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the launch of Home Drama Channel and also released an edited film version in theaters. Its programming included topical Asian dramas and stage performances and live shows featuring popular actors, helping it acquire new subscribers.」
To address the challenging pay-TV market, the company advanced new subscriber acquisition through its 25th-anniversary project, the broadcast and theatrical release of an original drama, and programming of Asian dramas, stage performances and live shows. - FY2025-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the CS broadcasting business and other operations, 松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ secured profits as planned by strengthening sales efforts to introduce its services to cable television operators, despite the challenging market environment.」
Amid the continuing challenging market environment, the company has continued to secure profits as planned by strengthening sales efforts to introduce its services to cable television operators. - FY2024MitigatedAnnual report
「In the CS broadcasting business, 松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ worked to acquire new subscribers through a project commemorating the 25th anniversary of the launch of Home Drama Channel. It also worked to expand its share of the pay-TV market, including through the decision by multiple cable television operators to adopt its services.」
Although the market remained challenging due to competition from video streaming services, the company advanced its efforts to expand market share through the 25th-anniversary project, acquisition of new subscribers and the decision by cable television operators to adopt its services. - FY2024-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「In the CS broadcasting business and other operations, 松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ arranged distinctive programs such as a feature on Showa-era idols, which helped increase the number of new subscribers. It also worked to expand its share of the pay-TV market, including through the decision by cable television operators to adopt its services.」
To address the challenging pay-TV market amid competition from video streaming services, the company advanced its efforts to expand market share through distinctive programming, increased new subscribers and the decision by cable television operators to adopt its services. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the CS broadcasting business and other operations, 松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ secured profits as planned.」
The company continues to report that it secured profits as planned while the multichannel broadcasting market remained challenging due to the impact of video streaming services. - FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「In the CS broadcasting business, 松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ worked to secure profits by offsetting a decline in subscription-fee revenue with advertising revenue and reducing costs, although the multichannel market remained challenging due to competing internet video streaming services.」
While the market remained challenging due to competition from video streaming services, the company reported securing profits through advertising revenue and cost reductions. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the CS broadcasting business and other operations, 松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ has continued working to secure earnings, although the multichannel broadcasting market remains challenging partly due to the impact of the expanding video streaming services market in recent years.」
The challenging multichannel broadcasting market caused by the impact of video streaming services, together with efforts to secure earnings, has continued. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ secured profits in the CS broadcasting business as planned.」
The company continues to report that it secured profits as planned in the multichannel broadcasting market, which is affected by video streaming services. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「In the CS broadcasting business, 松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ secured earnings by differentiating itself from competitors through distinctive programming, including the launch of Chinese anime broadcasts and the first Japanese broadcasts of dramas featuring popular Asian actors.」
Although competition from video streaming services made the multichannel broadcasting market challenging, the company differentiated itself through distinctive programming, including Chinese anime and dramas broadcast in Japan for the first time, and secured earnings. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the CS broadcasting business and other operations, 松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ worked to secure earnings through cost reductions and programming tailored to viewing needs, although the multichannel broadcasting market remained challenging partly due to the impact of video streaming services.」
The challenging multichannel broadcasting market caused by the impact of video streaming services, together with the response of reducing costs and tailoring programming to viewing needs, has continued. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ secured profits in the CS broadcasting business as planned.」
The company reports that it secured profits in the CS broadcasting business as planned amid continuing competition from internet video streaming services. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「In the CS broadcasting business, 松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ secured earnings by increasing subscribers through stronger programming and differentiation from internet video streaming services, including the launch of Kabuki Cinema broadcasts on Home Drama Channel and the first domestic television broadcast of a popular Thai drama on Satellite Theater.」
Although competition from internet video streaming services made the multichannel market challenging, subscribers were increased and earnings secured through distinctive programming and differentiation. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「At 松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱, competing internet video streaming services gained momentum due to stay-at-home demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, making the multichannel broadcasting market increasingly challenging, but the company worked to secure earnings by strengthening distinctive programming.」
Competing internet video streaming services gained momentum due to stay-at-home demand, making the multichannel broadcasting market increasingly challenging. The response was to strengthen distinctive programming. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ worked to secure earnings by strengthening distinctive programming, although competing internet video streaming services gained momentum due to stay-at-home demand during the COVID-19 pandemic and the multichannel broadcasting market became increasingly challenging.」
Competing internet video streaming services gained momentum due to stay-at-home demand, making the multichannel broadcasting market more challenging than before. The response was to strengthen distinctive programming. - FY2020-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ worked to secure earnings through cost reductions and other measures, although the multichannel market remained challenging due to competing internet video streaming services.」
The previously identified risk of a sluggish pay-TV multichannel market is described more specifically as a challenging market environment caused by competing internet video streaming services. - FY2019-Q2First statedAnnual report
「In the CS broadcasting business and other operations, 松竹ブロードキャスティング㈱ faced difficulties due to the slump in the pay-TV multichannel broadcasting market, but worked to secure earnings through greater operational efficiency, cost reductions and other measures.」
The slump in the pay-TV multichannel broadcasting market is described as an actual operational difficulty, with responses including improved operational efficiency and cost reductions.