TV & Video

Futuresource Consulting has appointed David Watkins as its new Director of Consumer Electronics & Media, reinforcing the company’s commitment to intensifying its global influence across entertainment, devices and connected ecosystems.

After years of disruption, the global entertainment market is entering a period of recalibration. Futuresource Consulting’s latest Living with Digital consumer research shows that audiences are rediscovering the cinema experience while maintaining healthy engagement with digital formats. Rather than competing, the two are now feeding into one another, and that’s a clear sign of a sector in harmony. 

Children have been growing up in a digital-first world for some time now, and it is reshaping the concept of childhood. With devices now central to learning, play and social connection, Futuresource Consulting’s latest Kids Tech Whitepaper explores the influence of screen-based technology. Connectivity pervades all aspects of children’s lives, influencing everything from classroom engagement to after-school entertainment, and the new report is available to download for free. 

India’s video entertainment market is in a transition phase, with total consumer spend slipping 2% in 2024 to INR713.6 billion. That’s according to Futuresource Consulting’s latest Video Insights India report, which reveals Pay-TV and box office declines weighed on the market, while subscription video-on-demand (SVoD) powered ahead with double-digit growth. 

The UK video entertainment market is holding its course, with total consumer spend expected to rise 2% in 2025 to £11.4 billion. That’s according to Futuresource Consulting’s latest Video Insights UK report, which highlights subscription video-on-demand (SVoD) as the powerhouse of growth, alongside a stronger year for box office and signs of stabilisation in transactional video.

China’s video entertainment sector paused for breath in 2024, as total consumer spend dipped 4% to RMB202 billion (equivalent to 28 billion US dollars). But the story doesn’t end there. A new report from Futuresource Consulting reveals an industry in motion, with a shift in focus rather than a loss of momentum. From evolving platform strategies to new monetisation models, China is actively repositioning for more sustainable, long-term growth.

Canada’s video entertainment sector continues its steady expansion, achieving 1% value growth in 2024, and with total consumer spend projected to increase by 3% in 2025. That’s according to Futuresource Consulting’s latest video insights report, which points to a market worth CA$12.4 billion by the end of the year. 

The Nordic video entertainment market continues to achieve forward momentum, with total consumer spend closing in on $8 billion USD across Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland in 2024. That’s according to the latest set of reports from Futuresource Consulting, which forecasts steady CAGR growth of 3% through to 2029, to reach $9.5 billion by the end of the decade.

The entertainment industry is being reshaped across all of its three vectors. Music, video and games industries are lining up for a year of transformation. But where are the strategic opportunities? And how can businesses capture and hold the attention of consumers in 2025 and beyond?

Futuresource Consulting has published its latest wave of Kids Tech consumer research, uncovering the complex and fast-evolving relationships that children aged three to sixteen have with digital technology. Based on interviews with more than 5,500 parents and guardians across France, Germany, the UK and USA, the study examines the devices children use, the content they consume, and the role of technology in both entertainment and learning.

Futuresource Consulting's latest Kids Tech-Consumer Survey Executive Summary for December 2023 provides a comprehensive look into the digital habits and preferences of children aged 3-16 across seven major markets: Brazil, China, France, Germany, Mexico, the UK, and the USA.

After years of economic uncertainty, consumers are feeling more financially stable, and it’s changing how they spend on entertainment. More than 60% of households now report feeling better off or no change compared to just six months ago, according to Futuresource Consulting’s latest Living With Digital international consumer research.  

Latest Futuresource report highlights SVoD’s rise, Pay-TV’s resilience and the evolving entertainment landscape in France. France’s video entertainment market grew by 3% in 2024, to achieve a total value of €8.6 billion.

Europe’s video entertainment market is in the midst of transformation. Streaming services continue to surge, Pay-TV remains resilient, and regional differences are shaping the pace of change at the country level. Based on our latest Futuresource market insights for Spain, Italy and Poland, here are the key trends to watch out for in 2025 and beyond.

Europe’s video entertainment landscape is evolving rapidly, with continued growth across the region and streaming services seeing strong gains in key markets. The latest trio of new reports from Futuresource Consulting showcases the countries where audiences continue to embrace a wide breadth of content, whether that’s coming through traditional Pay-TV operators or via direct subscription video on demand services.

As the digital entertainment landscape continues to evolve, it is crucial for entertainment  service providers to understand the latest trends and consumer behaviours to maintain a competitive edge. The latest publication of the Living with Digital report from Futuresource Consulting provides valuable insights into digital content consumption, highlighting key areas that create opportunities for differentiation.  

 Audio habits are evolving, with consumers becoming more attentive to immersive audio technologies such as Dolby Atmos. At the same time, they are placing greater emphasis on all physical formats. That’s according to the latest international survey from Futuresource Consulting, which identifies a rising consumer interest in CDs and vinyl, as well as a resurgence in demand for cassettes.