Entertainment

AI is not the future. It’s the here and now. In the latest episode of Future Sessions, Carl Hibbert, Research Director at Futuresource Consulting, sits down with Simon Forrest, Principal Technology Consultant, to unpack the breakthroughs and expose the roadblocks shaping AI’s trajectory across entertainment and consumer electronics industries in 2025.

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.

Student device ownership is shifting, and the latest Student Journey report from Futuresource Consulting pinpoints the critical trends shaping how university students choose, use and invest in their education technology. 

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.  

With more than 35,000 delegates from across the global education community in attendance, Bett 2025 was a vibrant hub of ideas and inspiration. As Bett UK’s research partner, we were out in force, with the Futuresource EdTech team contributing to the show’s momentum, exploring the exhibits and reporting from the bustling show floor. 

Futuresource Consulting has blended its latest round of international consumer research with its comprehensive market data and expertise, to reveal the buyer journeys that will shape the future of the headphone and soundbar markets.

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.

As research partners of Bett UK 2025, Futuresource Consulting has captured all the action in a comprehensive 130-page show report. This detailed, expert-driven analysis is free to download and packed with invaluable analysis for any business operating in education.

As one of the world's most comprehensive AI regulations, the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (the EU AI Act) officially came into force in August 2024, regulating activities across the full AI lifecycle to ensure fair and ethical usage, safeguard fundamental rights and create a transparent AI ecosystem.

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.

Futuresource Consulting has unveiled its latest global research into gaming headsets and accessories, revealing market recovery. According to the specialist research firm, following a period of decline, the industry is back on a growth trajectory.

The resurgence of vinyl has been an unexpected success story. Audio Collaborative 2023 saw an entire panel dedicated to the revival, with experts discussing how heritage is playing a key role in the format’s popularity.

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.

The Australian video entertainment market is in full flow, achieving 4.9% revenue growth in 2023, to end the year at AU$6.6 billion, equivalent to around USD$4.3 billion. That’s according to a new video insights report from Futuresource Consulting, which identifies SVoD and box office as the primary revenue growth drivers.

While cloud products and services are available to a wide range of industries, the broadcast media and entertainment (M&E) industry has proven to be a challenging vertical to address. However, there are advantages for both vendors and end users who are willing to undertake the technical complexity of migrating file-based and live production workflows into the cloud.

The allure of vinyl albums continues to attract consumers, with new global figures from Futuresource Consulting showing a 13% increase in spend last year. This expansion has propelled the market through the $3 billion barrier, ending 2023 on $3.3 billion.