Broadcast Equipment

Professional video is no longer just for broadcasters, a new report from Futuresource Consulting and Platform Communications shows. The report reveals that enterprises are embracing professional-grade video, creating a fast-growing market for broadcast tech and pro audio-visual (AV) vendors that can tap into the right strategy to reach new buyers.

NAB Show 2025 welcomed more than 55,000 delegates last month, with 53% of them attending for the first time, a clear signal that the broadcast, media and Pro AV sectors are attracting fresh talent and expanding their reach.

The professional AV and broadcast industries are in the throes of transformation. Market forces are shifting, traditional revenue streams are under pressure, and the demand for cutting-edge production technology has never been higher.

In a special Future Sessions episode, launching 1st April 2025, Futuresource Consulting’s Helen Matthews, Senior Market Analyst, and Joyce Wang, Lead Analyst, will preview the key themes that are likely to define this year’s NAB Show.

The professional video camera market achieved global revenues of $2.1 billion in 2024. While that’s an 8% year-on-year decline, a new industry bulletin from Futuresource Consulting identifies some key strategic opportunities that are beginning to emerge in 2025.

The professional mixer console market is heading for rapid expansion, driven by technological advancements and the resurgence of live events. According to a new report from Futuresource Consulting, the technology companies that innovate and adapt will be at the forefront of growth. 

Futuresource Consulting is excited to share its latest show report from Amsterdam’s International Broadcasting Convention, IBC 2024, which saw a remarkable attendance of 45,085, marking a 4.69% increase from 2023. The IBC 2024 Show Report provides a detailed look at the trends and innovations shaping the future of broadcasting. 

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 global pro camcorder market posted annual volume growth in 2023, according to new figures released by Futuresource Consulting.