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BASE: UK Home Entertainment sales pass £5bn in 2024

The first set of figures to be released in 2025 by the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) in association with the Official Charts Company (OCC) reveal the Timothée Chalamet adaptation of the magical Roald Dahl classic Wonka worked its magic for UK audiences in 2024, with 821k individual purchases or rentals of the film […]

January 10, 2025

Report: Western European telco trends diverge

Western European incumbent telecom operators are likely to fare better in 2025 than some alternative cable operators as they benefit from historical investments in fibre and a continued focus on operational cost reduction, according to Fitch’s Western European Telecoms Outlook 2025 Most mobile markets are set to remain stable or improve this year, while the […]

January 10, 2025

Hong Kong: Telco, pay-TV revenue to increase at 1.8% CAGR

The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Hong Kong is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.8 per cent over the forecast period 2024-2029, led by the growth in mobile data and fixed broadband service segments, according to GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Hong Kong Telecom Operators […]

January 10, 2025

Research: 22% US receive internet, mobile via bundle

Parks Associates research released at CES 2025 shows that 22 per cent of US households now receive their internet and mobile services as part of a bundle. This finding highlights a growing trend towards broadband expansion through the bundle of wired and wireless access. At CONNECTIONS Summit, the research firm and panels of industry experts […]

January 9, 2025

Report: Ad revenue for non-gaming apps up 116% YoY

Liftoff’s 2025 Non-Gaming Ad Monetisation Trends Report reveals ad revenue for non-gaming apps has doubled year-on-year, growing by 116 per cent. For entertainment apps specifically, revenue growth has nearly tripled as entertainment publishers embrace ad monetisation alongside paid subscriptions. Liftoff’s report is based on data from the Vungle Exchange, from 159 billion ad impressions and […]

January 9, 2025

Forecast: Space economy to reach $944bn by 2033

Novaspace, the space consulting and market intelligence firm, has released the 11th Edition of its Space Economy Report, forecasting the global space economy to grow from $596 billion (€578.1bn) in 2024 to $944 billion by 2033. This steady growth, driven primarily by advancements in downstream solutions, marking a pivotal decade for the industry. The report […]

January 9, 2025

Report: Music sales at 20-year high; video games decline

Streaming services and the retail-led vinyl revival pushed UK music consumption and recorded music revenues in 2024 to a 20-year high and an all-time record, exceeding the pinnacle of the CD era, according to annual figures released by digital entertainment and retail association ERA. Consumption reached the equivalent of 201.4 million albums a year. Streaming […]

January 8, 2025

MPA reveals key trends shaping APAC video industry

Media Partners Asia (MPA) has released its 2025 report on the Asia-Pacific video and broadband market, revealing major growth drivers and significant shifts in the industry landscape. The report, entitled Asia Pacific Video & Broadband 2025, highlights the following key takeaways: 1. APAC Video Market Transition: The APAC video industry will see substantial growth, with […]

January 8, 2025

Record year for UK broadband

Half of all UK homes and business now have access to faster and more reliable broadband thanks to UK digital infrastructure provider Openreach’s investment in Full Fibre. The milestone comes as broadband usage across the UK is expected to reach record levels in 2024, reflecting the nation’s increasing reliance on high-speed connectivity. Openreach says it […]

January 6, 2025By Colin Mann

Croatia sees OTT revenue growth of 171%

OTT services in Croatia saw 171 per cent annual revenue growth in the third quarter of 2024, while the subscriber base grew by 116 per cent to 110,055 connections. The latest quarterly data from the Croatian Regulatory Agency for Network Activities (Hakom) reveals that OTT offerings now account for nearly 12 per cent of all […]

January 6, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome