As the first native smartphone generation, Gen Z consumers are entertainment omnivores. Their handheld devices allow them immediate access to a wealth of platforms and content and they are taking full advantage. The latest 2023 results of Hub Entertainment Research’s annual Video Redefined survey shows that unlike their older counterparts for whom TV and movies […]
Rhea Ripley has established herself as one of the most popular WWE Superstars in the world – amassing over 17 million views on her first TikTok post alone. But, how did she become such a viral sensation? Ahead of the first WWE Premium Live Event of the year, Royal Rumble, a new report takes a […]
Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland’s new body for regulating broadcasters, on-demand services, and online media, and supporting media development, has published details of the designation of ten services as named video-sharing platform services. The designation process for these services was completed during December 2023. The designated services are: • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Udemy […]
Social media platform TikTok registered a €44.3 million turnover in France in 2022, and a 49.7 per cent growth over one year. In 2020, the company posted just €2.5 million revenues. According to French press reports, TikTok, just three years after its launch in the country, is now competing with established DTT media groups such […]
BBC News Urdu content is now available on social media platform TikTok. The BBC News Urdu feed (@bbcurdu) provides videos offering perspective and insights into news stories and issues of relevance to Urdu-speaking audiences. BBC News Urdu Editor, Asif Farooqui, commented: “BBC Urdu is known for its unbiased and trusted news coverage, investigations, documentaries and […]
A study by wealthofgeeks unveils that from June 2022 to June 2023 the 50 richest content creators – across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram – earned a $700 million (€635.8m), with a collective following of 2.92 billion – thus averaging $239.68 per 1,000 followers. The study offers insights into earnings, follower count, efficiency, and platform preferences, […]
Vizrt, a specialist in real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators, has released research signifying a shift in the viewing habits of Gen Z when it comes to news consumption. As the first generation born into a fully digital world, this age group according to a new global study is no longer […]
To mark the final season of The Crown, Netflix has released The Crown: Behind the Streams, a report celebrating the cultural, community and economic impact of the multi-award-winning show that has sparked a global conversation — and put quintessentially British landmarks, traditions and even music front and centre of what people around the world are […]
Marc Baillavoine, CTO at video network Synamedia, has shared his industry precitions for 2o24. Firstly, Baillavoine states that AI’s hype is officially unavoidable: If 2023 was the year that ChatGPT took over the headlines, 2024 will be the year where technologists across all industries, including video streaming, will go beyond the soundbites and start using […]
Global sports, events and representation company IMG has launched its Digital Trends Report 2024, exploring the technologies and developments that will shape the sport media landscape for rights holders over the next 12 months. Now in its sixth iteration, this year’s predictions include the growth of smarter stadiums, tactical adoption of generative AI, and monetising […]