Media, Books and Stationery Market Research

“Competition within the video subscription streaming market is set to increase considerably over the coming years as major new players, from Apple to YouTube, introduce new services. Many of these services look as if they will be combining TV content with other media formats, including music, ...

"With the growing importance of the internet in regards to content consumption, the landscape for TV shows and movies has shifted. Traditional ways of accessing content, such as cable/satellite subscriptions and movie theatres, are now threatened by the low-priced convenience that is offered by ...

“There remains a high level of advertising avoidance as Irish consumers continue to fast forward through TV adverts when using catch-up and on-demand services, and change channels and browser tabs when adverts start. However, as consumers show a strong preference for advertising that informs them ...

"The plight of print publications in the 21st century has been much publicized, and remains ongoing. Total print and digital copies sold fell from 2010-17, and as a result, ad sales have fallen. However, there remain bright spots for the industry, including the successful emergence of digital ...

“Regional/local newspapers continue to struggle within the digital world, with media platforms such as Facebook and Google set up to favour national titles. The Cairncross Review, to be published in early 2019, indicates that there will be far greater government involvement in supporting the ...

“Consumers are eager to learn about new things via livestreaming shows. The content is the key. Livestreaming shows should be a way for brands to be real to consumers, and also to impress by offering something new.”

– Mintel Analyst

This report examines the following issues:

• In search of high-quality ...

“The excitement of the print revival has died down slightly with print growth stalling in 2017 and 2018. The most intriguing sector of the book market currently is audiobooks; with the format likely to receive a boost from the growing popularity of voice-controlled smart speakers”.

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"While video games may serve the simple purpose of casual entertainment for most, a smaller share of dedicated gamers care a great deal about what they play. The casual nature of mobile gaming can appeal to a wider net of people, but console and computer gamers will drive trends and advancements ...

“The digital advertising market is expected to continue its growth despite potential challenges to programmatic services from the GDPR. Indeed, the regulation may serve to actually improve consumer confidence in an industry which is being criticised over the indiscriminate collection of personal ...