中金2026年展望 | 传媒:政策赋能新周期,AI、出海与IP化共驱发展
中金点睛·2025-12-07 23:42

Core Viewpoint - The media sector is expected to experience an overall upward trend in 2025, driven by favorable policies, new product cycles, and the expansion of Chinese cultural content overseas, alongside the growing demand for IP economy and advancements in AI technology [2][3] Group 1: Policy and Content Cycle - The gaming industry is benefiting from the normalization of license issuance, leading to a significant recovery in supply, while the video series industry is entering a critical window for content innovation and mechanism optimization due to the gradual implementation of new broadcasting regulations [3][9] - The AI development is entering a new phase, with expectations that by 2026, AI-native applications will expand further, transitioning from auxiliary tools to creative subjects, enhancing the production capacity of web literature and IP adaptation into films [3][12] - The trend of cultural content going overseas is maturing, with a shift from broad output to a focus on high-quality cultural core and localized adaptation, particularly in gaming, web literature, and short dramas [3][20] Group 2: IP Economy and Industry Trends - The IP economy is expected to flourish in 2026, with multiple commercialization paths for domestic IP content, consumer products, and services, leading to scaled growth and systematic value reassessment as the industry matures [3][19] - Leading companies in the media sector are positioned to benefit first from industry trends due to their advantages in business scale, technological reserves, and capital operations, particularly in digital media and gaming [4][19] - The film industry is projected to see box office revenues of 520 billion yuan in 2026 under neutral conditions, with expectations of recovery driven by quality content [35] Group 3: Social Community and AI Integration - Social community platforms are increasingly integrating AI to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across content interaction processes, with a focus on user engagement and monetization [22][25] - The advertising sector is witnessing rapid AI penetration, optimizing content production processes and reducing costs, with a shift towards automated and personalized advertising strategies [30][31] Group 4: Music and Publishing Industry Insights - The music industry is expected to maintain a stable structure, with Tencent Music and NetEase Cloud Music continuing to dominate, while exploring deeper value extraction from the industry chain [17][19] - The publishing industry is adapting to regulatory changes while focusing on the resilience of educational materials and the potential for IP-driven sales growth, with leading companies maintaining strong dividend yields [39][41]