Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-11-18 12:04Core Insights - The long video industry is facing significant challenges due to the rise of short dramas, impacting traditional viewership and revenue streams [1][2] - iQIYI reported a total revenue of 6.68 billion RMB for Q3, a year-on-year decrease of 8%, with a net loss of 248.9 million RMB compared to a loss of 229.4 million RMB in the same period last year [1] - The company is focusing on cost control, achieving a 3% reduction in total costs, with content costs at 4.04 billion RMB [1] Revenue Breakdown - Membership service revenue decreased to 4.21 billion RMB, while online advertising revenue fell to 1.24 billion RMB, both showing a year-on-year decline due to a lighter content lineup compared to the previous year [1] - Content distribution revenue dropped by 21% to 640 million RMB, although box office revenue from iQIYI-produced films showed strong growth, with "Catching the Wind" grossing over 1.2 billion RMB [1] Industry Trends - The long video sector, including major players like Tencent and iQIYI, is experiencing stagnant membership growth, with Tencent's membership remaining at 114 million [2] - The industry is undergoing rapid changes, with a significant reduction in the number of new series and films being produced, as short video content captures user attention [2] Strategic Initiatives - iQIYI is investing in new business lines, including overseas markets and offline experiences, with ongoing development of theme parks in cities like Yangzhou and Kaifeng [3] - Both iQIYI and Tencent are pivoting towards short dramas to attract users, with Tencent launching a vertical short drama script collaboration platform [2] Challenges and Innovations - The industry faces new challenges from AI, with iQIYI collaborating with companies like Google and ByteDance to explore AI-driven content creation [3] - Tencent has established an AI film expression studio to integrate AI throughout the content production process [3]