2024 proved another milestone year for UK recorded music, with BPI analysis based on Official Charts data revealing new heights for streaming, record-breaking success for women and a return to growth for physical music sales. The BPI, the representative voice for the UK’s world-leading record companies and label businesses, reveals UK recorded music consumption across […]
It was a banner year for NBC Sports in 2024, from the industry-record three NFL playoff games on one weekend in January – highlighted by Peacock’s record-setting presentation of the first-ever exclusive live streamed playoff game – to the most-watched Kentucky Derby in 35 years, the conclusion of the most-watched Premier League season ever, golf’s […]
The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in India is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5 per cent from $44.9 billion (€43.05bn) in 2024 to $50.7 billion in 2029, primarily driven by mobile data and fixed broadband segment, forecasts GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s India Telecom Operators Country […]
The telecom and pay-TV services revenue in South Korea is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9 per cent over the forecast period 2024-2029 from $32.3 billion (€30.9bn) in 2024 to $35.4 billion in 2029, supported by strong growth in the mobile broadband segment, forecasts GlobalData, the data and analytics […]
The global video conferencing market is navigating a period of steady expansion, with volumes expected to approach four million units by the end of 2024, according to a report from Futuresource Consulting. Despite economic pressures, value is expected to surpass $5.1 billion (€4.9bn), up from $4.9 billion in 2023, driven by the rising adoption of […]
The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in New Zealand is expected to see a marginal yet consistent increase from $3.2 billion (€3.08bn) in 2024 to $3.4 billion in 2029, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.5 per cent. This will be supported by revenue growth in the mobile data, fixed voice and fixed […]
Japanese anime achieved record-breaking revenues in 2023, expanding its cultural influence worldwide. According to Parrot Analytics, anime generated $19.8 billion (€91.01bn) in total global revenue, including $5.5 billion from streaming and $14.3 billion from merchandising sales, underscoring its significant economic and cultural impact worldwide. Parrot Analytics and AJA have collaborated to enrich the Anime Industry […]
OnDemandIQ has announced the completion of the first wave of its Streamer Sentiment Index (SSI) study, delivering critical insights into the performance of VoD and OTT platforms across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Taiwan. Surveying over 12,000 respondents across the region, the study evaluates the biggest global, regional, and local players, measuring key aspects of user […]
A TrendForce report estimates that global shipments of VR and MR headsets are expected to reach approximately 9.6 million units in 2024, representing a YoY increase of 8.8 per cent. This year’s shipment performance highlights three key industry trends that are shaping the global VR and MR ecosystem: The dominance of low-cost devices, the shift […]
Research from roaming experts Kaleido Intelligence forecasts that combined wholesale and retail roaming revenues generated by consumer, travel eSIM, and IoT mobile connections will exceed $50 billion (€47.6bn) in 2027. This growth represents a 32 per cent increase compared to 2024 levels. This surge will be driven by rising data roaming activity, primarily fuelled by […]