Xsolla, the video game commerce company, has released the latest edition of The Xsolla Report, analysing the accelerating global shift toward direct-to-consumer (D2C) commerce and strategies across mobile and PC game distribution. Drawing on data from publishers, platform policy changes, and global market expansion trends, the report shows how D2C has moved from an experimental […]
A study by global tech strategists Juniper Research projects that the total number of monthly active direct to cell (D2C) users will rise from 17.4 million in 2026 to 133 million in 2031. This substantial growth will be driven by new mobile network operators (MNOs) launching D2C services, as well as the entry of new […]
Despite being relatively new technology, a report from Taiwan-based TrendForce says that Direct-to-Cellular satellite technology will already grow near-50 per cent this year, and be worth $7.6 billion. TrendForce says that with the technology maturing and global mobile communication standards 3GPP Release 17 and Release 18 continue to integrate satellite communications (SATCOM) into future standards, […]
Xsolla, the video game commerce company, has released the latest edition of The Xsolla Report. This edition provides insights from working with thousands of studios to map out where the industry’s biggest opportunities are emerging. The gaming industry remains vibrant, and the playbook for success is changing. Studios that are adapting their commercial strategies, embracing […]
NBCUniversal Media Group has announced that Gus O’Brien is promoted to President, International Networks and Direct-to-Consumer. O’Brien will assume this role on April 1st as Ken Bettsteller, outgoing president of the group, will move into an advisory role focusing on key international NBCU Media Group ventures. “Our International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer portfolio brings some of our most beloved […]
A study by global tech strategist Juniper Research has found satellite provider revenue from direct-to-cell (D2C) will exceed $370 million (€279.9m) in 2026, up from $100 million this year. This substantial single-year growth of more than 260 per cent is fuelled by growing partnerships between mobile network operators (MNOs) and satellite operators, which are rolling out […]
The sports media landscape is shifting, with viewers increasingly turning to streaming via digital platforms, and parting ways with traditional broadcast and cable. But streaming services must deal with technical issues such as latency and buffering, as over half (57 per cent) of sports viewers face challenges when streaming sports. This is according to a […]
PPIVOTT, a strategic brand identity development agency, has announced a new partnership with Kiswe, a player in direct-to-consumer (D2C) streaming technology, to livestream the Racers Grand Prix, Jamaica’s premier international track and field event, to audiences outside of Jamaica on June 7. Powered by Kiswe’s technology, the livestream will include interactive features like live chat […]
There’s no doubt that Elon Musk’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite system currently dominates Direct-To-Consumer (D2C) transmissions. Starlink is also enjoying success in serving Cruise ships and airlines with high-speed connectivity. There’s currently a battle for a would be/could be 2nd Place position between Jeff Bezos and Amazon’s Project Kuiper and AST SpaceMobile. Kuiper has yet to make […]
IMG has launched its Digital Trends Report 2025, exploring the technologies and developments that will shape the sports media landscape for rightsholders over the next 12 months. Featuring insights and analysis from IMG’s global team of digital experts, this year’s predictions explore how D2C strategy is pivoting from non-premium content to gamification, the notion that […]