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Why monoculture events like the World Cup are becoming the exception
Deglobalisation trends in entertainment show momentum toward regional market consolidation. For tech leaders in streaming and content platforms, expect restructured licensing deals per territory and CDN architecture adjustments to comply with emerging regional compliance frameworks.
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