At the LatAm Partnership Summit held during Mipcom, the research firm projected that the region’s media and entertainment market will reach $62 billion this year. Organized by MIP Cancun, the event brought together approximately 150 industry professionals and previewed the market’s upcoming edition, with brands taking on a greater role as strategic partners.

*with reporting by Carolina Mussio and Ana Paula Carreira from Cannes, France.

Latin America’s media and entertainment industry is expected to generate $62 billion in revenue in 2026, representing 15.4% growth compared to the previous year, according to new Omdia projections presented on Monday at the LatAm Partnership Summit Powered by MIP CANCUN, held during Mipcom Cannes.

The findings were presented by María Rúa Aguete, Head of Media and Entertainment at Omdia, who highlighted the region’s growth potential, particularly in streaming and advertising-supported business models.

According to the research firm, online video will generate $35 billion in Latin America this year, compared to $16 billion from traditional television. Other major segments include gaming, at $5.9 billion, music at $3 billion, and cinema at $1.8 billion.

“Latin America is one of the most exciting growth opportunities in global media and entertainment,” said Rúa Aguete. “The region is growing by 15.4% this year, but what makes it particularly interesting is that television remains incredibly popular while streaming still has significant room to expand.”

Omdia forecasts that online video subscriptions will reach 190.7 million in 2026, rising to 208.7 million in 2027 and exceeding 243.5 million by 2031.

Netflix remains the region’s largest individual streaming subscription platform, with 63.8 million subscriptions projected for this year and 73.7 million by 2031. The company is also expected to capture nearly half of Latin America’s online video subscription revenues in 2026.

However, streaming expansion still faces significant structural challenges. According to Omdia, television penetration stood at 91% across Latin America in 2025, compared to 35% for SVOD services and 53% for broadband.

“Latin America does not have a television problem. It has a connectivity challenge,” Rúa Aguete said. “The next phase of growth will depend on making streaming more accessible, affordable and relevant to consumers.”

MIP Cancun Previews Its Focus on Brands and New Business Models

The summit attracted approximately 150 industry professionals, according to María Pérez Bellière, Director of MIP Cancun, who spoke with ttv during the event. The gathering brought to Cannes the curated roundtables and strategic matchmaking sessions that have become hallmarks of the Latin American market.

“We are here today to offer a taste of what we do best at MIP Cancun: curating roundtables and matchmaking opportunities with industry experts,” Pérez Bellière said. “It’s incredible to see the interest Latin America is generating and the region’s potential, especially with all the changes surrounding vertical content, the creator economy and digital platforms.”

The event brought together international executives to discuss the attention economy, IP development, new monetization models and opportunities for collaboration between Latin America and the rest of the world.

“We’re extremely happy because this is a preview of what we offer at MIP Cancun. We’ve welcomed around 150 people, which is an impressive number for an event where we’re bringing our know-how and the right connections to help participants start doing business with Latin America, from Cannes,” she added.

Looking ahead to its next edition, taking place November 17–20 at the Moon Palace in Cancun, Mexico, the market will continue offering one-to-one meetings, roundtables and its Co-Production Bootcamp, while introducing BrandStory Hub, a new initiative designed to connect brands, agencies, producers and platforms around content development and financing.

Its program includes BrandFront: What Brands Want Next, a reverse upfront session where brands will share the audiences, stories and commercial opportunities they are seeking, as well as collaborative meetings between brands and creators within the co-production program. Scheduled for November 18–20, the initiative has already announced the participation of companies including Adidas, PepsiCo, Heineken, Grupo Tova, OCESA Seitrack and Samsung Ads.

“We want to work with brands not only as IP financiers, but especially as strategic partners. It’s about building closer collaboration in IP development and understanding what brands are really looking for,” Pérez Bellière explained.

The executive also emphasized the importance of expanding the traditional ecosystem of buyers, producers and distributors as the industry faces increasingly challenging financing conditions. “With everything the industry is going through, we’re all finding it difficult to secure budgets. We believe bringing new audiences, new partners and decision-makers into the market is essential. We need to create an environment where they feel comfortable discussing ideas and exploring ways to collaborate,” she concluded.

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The “All-Japan” initiative led by Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association brings 10 major networks together for first market presence outside Asia, with dedicated Japan Pavilion and content showcase.

Celebrating its 13th edition this year, MIP Cancun is set to welcome its first-ever joint delegation from Japan.

Japan’s international distribution of television content dates back at least to the 1960s. For decades, major Japanese broadcasters, including Tokyo-based key stations, have developed their international businesses independently. At MIP Cancun 2026, ten broadcasters are joining forces under an “All-Japan” initiative to promote and sell Japanese content in Latin America.

This initiative will be led by the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association (JBA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) and the Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan (BEAJ). JBA is an organization whose members are commercial broadcasters operating television and/or radio services across Japan. Its goal is to promote Japanese IP and expand business opportunities across Latin America’s content market.

The delegation comprises the following 10 broadcasters:

TBS Television, Nippon TV, TV Asahi, Fuji Television Network, Inc., and TV TOKYO, WOWOW INC., BS Asahi, TOKAI TV, MBS, Inc., and Yomiuri Telecasting Corp.

A dedicated “Japan Pavilion” will be established within the matchmaking zone, where each company will have a table for sales meetings and business discussions with Latin American buyers.

While Japan is globally recognized for anime, the Japanese delegation at MIP Cancun will place particular emphasis on live-action content, including television drama, a category that the Japanese government is now specifically seeking to expand overseas.

Maria Perez Bellière, Director of MIP Cancun, welcomed the Japanese participants and highlighted the significance of Japan choosing MIP Cancun as a platform for expanding live-action content in Latin America.

“As IP development and co-productions become increasingly vital in the entertainment market, the industry is reaching a major turning point,” said Perez Bellière. “We have high expectations for this initiative to introduce the appeal of Japan’s new content and firmly establish the ‘Japan brand’ in Latin American countries, with whom Japan shares a long history. We are deeply honored that Japan has united to leverage the unique Latin American market opportunities that MIP Cancun has spent 13 years building here in Cancun.”

MIP Cancun 2026: “Japan Content Showcase” Screening Event

On Wednesday, November 18, from 5:45 PM to 6:15 PM, a special screening event will be held in the Cancun Theater Room. The session will showcase programming from the participating broadcasters, with a primary focus on Japanese drama. It will offer Latin American industry professionals an opportunity to explore the creative range and business potential of Japanese live-action content.

A networking cocktail reception is also scheduled in connection with the event; from 6:15 to 6:45PM, providing an opportunity for participating Japanese companies and Latin American industry professionals to connect and continue conversations around potential business opportunities.

Why the Latin American Market? Why Now?

The Japanese government has positioned the content industry as one of Japan’s core growth industries and has set a target of expanding the overseas market for Japanese-origin content from ¥5.8 trillion (approximately US$37 billion) in 2023 to ¥20 trillion (approximately US$129 billion) by 2033. For live-action content, the government has set a target of ¥0.5 trillion (approximately US$3.2 billion) for the overseas market by 2033.

Latin America also has a long-established culture of serialized television drama, particularly telenovelas, which have been produced in the region since the 1950s and have circulated widely across national borders. At the same time, streaming continues to reshape video distribution across the region, creating additional routes for international scripted content to reach audiences.

By bringing together ten Japanese broadcasters at MIP Cancun this November, the initiative aims to create new business connections between Japan’s television industry and Latin American buyers, distributors and production partners.

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Executives from The Walt Disney Company, Lemon Studios, Paramount+ and Telemundo Studios, alongside leading industry experts, will evaluate the finalist projects in MIP Cancun’s new scripted competition.

MIP Cancun today announced the international jury for the inaugural MIP Cancun Scripted Pitch, a new competition created to discover and accelerate scripted projects with international potential from Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the U.S. Hispanic market.

The jury brings together five leading executives and industry professionals with extensive experience in content development, production and original programming across some of the international entertainment industry’s most prominent companies:

Monica Albuquerque, VP of Original Content Brasil, The Walt Disney Company
Billy Rovzar, Chief Executive Officer, Lemon Studios
Ivan Stoessel, Content Development Expert and Creative Producer
Gabriela Remirez, VP of Original Content, Mexico, Paramount+
Iralyn Valera, Director, Future Development, Telemundo Studios

With backgrounds spanning scripted development and production, original content creation, and the discovery of new stories and talent, the jury members will bring complementary perspectives to evaluating the selected projects and their potential to connect with international audiences and partners.

The five finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their projects live before the jury and the international MIP Cancun 2026 community on Thursday, November 19, at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancún, Mexico.

“I am especially proud to introduce such a diverse and complementary jury, whose unique backgrounds and track records reflect different perspectives across our industry,” said Maria Perez Bellière, Director of MIP Cancun. “The collective experience they bring in development, production and content creation will provide tremendous value to the selected projects and their creators. This is exactly what we want to achieve with the MIP Cancun Scripted Pitch: not only to identify distinctive stories with international ambition, but also to connect them with professionals who can bring new perspectives, open doors and create meaningful opportunities for their development and international journey.”

The MIP Cancun Scripted Pitch is open to creators, screenwriters, producers and production companies from Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the U.S. Hispanic market with original scripted series or feature film projects in development and seeking financing and international partners.

Five projects will be selected to take part in the live final at MIP Cancun 2026. Finalists will receive a complimentary all-inclusive MIP Cancun accreditation, including three nights of accommodation from November 17–19, meals and access to all activities open to registered participants.

In addition to pitching their projects before the jury, finalists will gain access to an international community of producers, buyers, commissioners, platforms, broadcasters, investors and potential co-production, financing and distribution partners gathered in Cancún.

The launch of the Scripted Pitch is part of MIP Cancun’s continued evolution as the leading hub for IP development, financing and monetization in Latin America, creating more opportunities to connect projects at an early stage with partners who can contribute to their development and international potential.

Submissions are free and will remain open through September 2, 2026.

The five finalist projects will be pitched live at MIP Cancun 2026 on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancún, Mexico.

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BrandStory Hub will take place from November 18-20 as a dedicated programme within MIP Cancun 2026, which will be held from November 17-20 at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancún, Mexico.

MIP Cancun has announced the launch of BrandStory Hub, a new platform designed to bring together brands, agencies, producers, creators, studios, platforms and investors to accelerate the development, financing and monetization of intellectual property (IP).

Developed in collaboration with Roadmap and Cave76 as strategic partners, the initiative aims to strengthen the market’s evolution as a hub for new business models centered on branded entertainment, creator-led content and innovative financing opportunities.

“Brands are playing an increasingly important role in content creation, audience development and financing. Over recent editions, MIP Cancun has progressively expanded the conversation beyond traditional buying and selling to explore the growing intersection between brands, creators, platforms and content companies. BrandStory Hub is the natural evolution of that journey, creating a platform for new partnerships around IP, financing and growth while reinforcing MIP Cancun as Latin America’s hub for IP development and funding,” said Maria Perez Bellière, Director of MIP Cancun.

A dedicated programme within MIP Cancun 2026

BrandStory Hub will take place from November 18-20 as a dedicated programme within MIP Cancun 2026, which will be held from November 17-20 at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancún, Mexico.

The programme will be built around four flagship initiatives:

BrandFront: What Brands Want Next, a reverse-upfront format where brands and agencies will present the audiences, stories and partnership opportunities they are actively seeking from producers, studios, creators and platforms.

Brief-to-Business: Brands Meet IP Creators, integrated into the MIP Cancun Co-Production Bootcamp, connecting brands and agencies directly with producers, creators and studios to explore commercial opportunities and creative partnerships.

Leadership Summit: The Future of IP Development, Funding & Monetization, an invitation-only gathering bringing together senior executives from brands, agencies, content companies, platforms, investors and technology companies to discuss the future of the IP business.

Insight & Inspiration Sessions, a curated programme of conversations, market insights and case studies focused on audience behavior, creator ecosystems, platforms and emerging monetization opportunities.

Major brands already confirmed

The inaugural edition of BrandStory Hub has already secured participation from leading international and regional brands, including Adidas, PepsiCo, Grupo Tova, Heineken, OCESA Seitrack and Samsung Ads. Organizers also confirmed that additional brands, agencies and strategic partners will be announced in the coming months.

With this initiative, MIP Cancun is expanding its value proposition beyond the traditional content marketplace by fostering collaboration across the entire content ecosystem, bringing together producers, distributors and platforms with brands, agencies, investors and technology partners.

The launch of BrandStory Hub further reinforces MIP Cancun’s positioning as Latin America’s leading hub for IP development, financing and monetization. Early Bird registration for the MIP Cancun 2026 Content Market and Co-Production Market will remain open through July 31.

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YouTube, Kuaishou Technology and Shorta executives join the 2026 programme to explore how creators, platforms and emerging formats are reshaping the global content business.

Mip Cancun (17–20 November 2026) today announces three major industry leaders for its 2026 conference programme, reflecting the market’s continued evolution as a leading business event where the companies, digital platforms and creative forces driving the evolution of content across Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market come together.

Claudine Bayma, General Managing Director, Kuaishou Technology; Juan Pablo Robert, Head of YouTube M&E Hispanic Latam, YouTube; and Ariel Arieta, Co-Founder & Chairman, Shorta, will join Mip Cancun 2026 to share insights into the changing dynamics of the global content business, including the rise of social video, fan-driven communities, microdramas, vertical storytelling and mobile first viewing experiences.

Their participation builds on Mip Cancun’s ongoing commitment to exploring the forces driving change across the entertainment ecosystem. Following YouTube’s Opening Keynote at Mip Cancun 2025 with Juan Pablo Robert, the 2026 edition expands the conversation around the future of entertainment, bringing together global platforms, creator-led businesses, producers, studios, broadcasters and digital-first companies driving growth across the region.

Maria Pérez-Bellière, Director of Mip Cancun, said: “Mip Cancun has consistently been ahead of the conversation, bringing together the leaders and companies driving the shifts that are transforming the content industry before they become mainstream. The participation of these leaders reflects exactly what Mip Cancun represents today: a market where new business models, innovative formats and strategic partnerships converge to shape the future of content across Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market.”

Taking place at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancún, Mexico, Mip Cancun brings together buyers, commissioners, acquisition executives, producers, distributors, studios, creators, brands and investors from acrossLatin American, U.S. Hispanic market and the international content community for four days of networking, conferences, screenings, showcases, co-production meetings and business opportunities.

Further speakers and programme announcements will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Early Bird registration for Mip Cancun 2026 is open until 31 July.

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Creators, screenwriters, producers, and production companies from Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and the U.S. Hispanic market are invited to submit their projects free of charge through September 2, 2026.

MIP Cancún announced the launch of the MIP Cancún Scripted Pitch, a new international competition created to discover fiction projects with international potential from Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and the U.S. Hispanic market.

According to the event organizers, this initiative “reinforces MIP Cancún’s position as the leading hub for the development, financing, and monetization of intellectual property (IP) in Latin America,” creating a new platform where creators, screenwriters, producers, and production companies can present original fiction series and feature film projects directly to prominent international executives seeking the next generation of premium content.

The call for entries is open to fiction projects in both early and advanced stages of development that are still seeking financing and international partners.

Five finalist projects will be selected to present their proposals live during MIP Cancún 2026 on Thursday, November 19, at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancún, Mexico.

“As MIP Cancún continues to establish itself as the leading hub for the development, financing, and monetization of IP in Latin America, the launch of the Scripted Pitch was the next natural step,” said Maria Perez Bellière, Director of Cancún. “Our goal is to identify stories with genuine international potential and connect their creators with executives who can help them reach audiences around the world. The Scripted Pitch reinforces MIP CANCÚN’s commitment to fostering intellectual property from its earliest stages of development, creating new opportunities for international co-production, financing, and market access.”

An International Jury of Renowned Professionals

The five finalist projects will be evaluated by an international jury composed of prominent executives specializing in commissioning, production, and content development, with extensive experience at some of the most prominent companies in the audiovisual industry. The full composition of the jury will be announced in the coming weeks.

The five finalist projects will receive:
· A free, all-inclusive pass to MIP CANCÚN 2026, which includes three nights’ accommodation (November 17, 18, and 19), meals, and access to all activities open to accredited participants.
· The opportunity to present their project live to an audience of commissioners, producers, streaming platforms, broadcasters, investors, and prominent industry executives.
· Visibility through MIP CANCÚN’s communication and marketing platforms.
· Networking opportunities with potential co-production, financing, and distribution partners.

The five finalist projects will present their proposals live during MIP CANCÚN 2026, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancún, Mexico.

“We are particularly excited to announce this initiative, as it is the first time since before the pandemic that MIP Cancún has launched a pitch competition,” added Maria Perez Bellière. “We believe it comes at a pivotal moment for the industry, which is undergoing a profound transformation, and when it is more necessary than ever to provide visibility, a platform, and concrete opportunities to new voices, new talent, and new stories with international potential.”

“With this launch, MIP Cancún reinforces its mission to add value to the industry, not only as the region’s leading market but also as a platform to promote cutting-edge content, facilitate strategic connections, and support the development, financing, and international reach of new Ibero-American IP,” she emphasized.

The call for entries for the MIP Cancún Scripted Pitch is now open. Creators, screenwriters, producers, and production companies from Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and the U.S. Hispanic market are invited to submit their projects free of charge through September 2, 2026. To review the terms and conditions, eligibility criteria, and submit an application, visit www.mipcancun.com.

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In an interview with ttvnews, the director of MIP Cancun reflected on the event’s success, which welcomed over 800 attendees from 47 countries and has already confirmed its dates for next year: November 17-20.

Produced by Luis Cabrera, from Cancun, Mexico

After an intense week of activities at the Moon Palace Hotel, MIP Cancun concluded its 2025 edition. With a keen eye for industry changes and a platform for emerging players focused on the latest developments in content production, the event surpassed its expectations in terms of both attendance and results.

The event concluded its 12th edition with a strong attendance of 800 distributors, buyers, producers, commissioners, creators and brands from 47 countries, with many attending the market’s signature 1-to-1 business matchmaking programme for the first time.

They welcomed 250 buyers and commissioners (up from last year’s 221) including debuting companies from across the Americas, (Bell Media, Blue Ant Media, Lego, Roku, V10 Entertainment), Europe (HRT, Starlight Media) and Asia (TCL); and a total of 121 distributors taking 1-2-1 meeting tables (up from 115 in 2025).

First time delegations from Japan, South Korea, Italy and Thailand, contributing to a total of 47 countries attending (up from 40 countries in 2025).

The Creator Economy, brand funded content and microdramas took centre stage highlighting the Latin American TV and entertainment industry’s transformation across the week.

“It exceeded our expectations,” began Maria Pérez-Bellière, director of MIP Cancun, in an interview with ttvnews at the end of the event. “When you talk about industry transformation, it’s very challenging. To discuss it with relevance and pertinence, to have the key players here, and to have created these spaces for dialogue and for connections to be made organically, was incredible. It’s the best indicator of the success of MIP Cancun 2025.”

“We had more people, more countries. The MIP Cancun format, with its inclusive approach, makes adding these new players very organic. That’s what makes MIP Cancun so special and what continues to give it its relevance and what it is: a large community that keeps growing, with new players and new business opportunities being created,” she added.

“Attendees have told us, ‘I never imagined it would be so productive, and I’m actually taking away business.’ When you hear that, you think, what better outcome! And that’s also a testament to the region’s attractiveness. MIP Cancun is wonderful. We’re doing a great job because it’s not just about bringing in numbers and people; it’s about the kind of people and the kind of business that will come out of this. So, when attendees are already telling you what they want for next year, you realize you’re on another level.”

The executive also highlighted the participation of important partners like the Turkish company Inter Medya, whose presence at the event was one of the most prominent.

“Inter Medya is a very important partner for us. It’s a partner characterized by its innovative approach to production. They’re always thinking two or three steps ahead. And that aligns perfectly with MIP Cancun and with the vision I want to bring to this market,” she explained.

At the end of the event, the organization announced that the 13th edition of Mip Cancun will take place from November 17 to 20, 2026.

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The production company also unveiled a global portfolio of original IPs designed for the new era of entertainment: bold, global, and future-driven content.

Zinko Media introduced its new Kids & Family line during MIP Cancún 2025, which includes the innovative Micro-Kids format. This division showcased properties such as Futureverse, blending education, entertainment, technology, and transmedia vision, all designed to evolve into global franchises.

Micro-Kids are short, vertical micro-content pieces, similar to fun, visual educational micro-dramas, created for the youngest audiences and for networks seeking scalable, modern, and culturally adaptable formats. The original IP Veggimentary will be the first produced under this format, followed by the rollout of the saga.

Original formats with a visionary approach

Zinko Media has focused on developing a mix of classic formats with a more visionary perspective, adding new narratives, contemporary values and its own distinctive DNA that evolves in line with the industry’s transformation.

The portfolio of Original Entertainment Formats included:

Docu-Realities and Series:

Famos@s y ric@s: Premium docu-reality about the aspirational lifestyle of celebrities.

The Visionaries: Docu-series about transformative leaders shaping the future.

Retired vs Reborn / Retirados: Docu-series.

El certamen: Docu-series + biopic.

Coronadas: Reality / docu-show.

Euromision: Docu-show inspired by Eurovision, with an emotional and aspirational narrative.

Game shows and realities:

The Love Detox: Emotional experiment / dating show.

Tevenovelas: Challenge / game show.

Superclean: Family game show. An educational and entertaining competition between families, with potential for licensing and global branded content.

Vuelo al futuro: Reality show / personal-transformation format in which generations face off to design their future.

Platform and Video Podcast (US Hispanic):

Mujer Futuro Podcast: Stories of success, female leadership, and trends shaping the future. Practical inspiration for young women and emerging leaders.

“We continue to grow and evolve Zinko Media’s portfolio, which was born with a clear premise: to create stories that inspire, educate, and transcend,” said Mireia Carrillo, CEO of Zinko Media. “By combining creative vision, global strategy and an innovative DNA, we want to connect universes, build franchises and introduce formats that blend education, entertainment and aspirational values with strong international licensing potential.”

With an offer that also included branded content and transmedia expansion, Zinko Media presented itself ready for buyers, co-productions, and strategic alliances to solidify its international growth.

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