Media, Books and Stationery Market Research

"In a 2002 interview with The New York Times, legendary musician David Bowie predicted, “the absolute transformation of everything that we ever thought about music will take place within 10 years, and nothing is going to be able to stop it.” He went on to say that, “music itself is going to become ...

“The competitive landscape for streaming audio is fairly level in terms of service offerings, but a few standouts have dominated through partnerships with other services and easy access to extensive libraries. Paid streaming apps likely find that their biggest competition is the free version they ...

"Across media markets consumers have become very comfortable with the subscription payment model and they show a willingness to sign up to multiple types of subscriptions, with expense the primary barrier to doing so. The video subscription market in particular is set to undergo significant ...

“The value of the media streaming market continues to grow in Ireland, as consumers increasingly prefer to access content via streaming services compared to traditional means. Some consumers, however, would be willing to accept advertising on paid streaming services in return for a discount on ...

"In the modern tech market, efficient devices are expected and consumers are increasingly looking for connection between devices to contribute to a cohesive experience. Hesitation toward new, unproven technology has hindered growth in emerging categories, but advancements in displays and voice ...

“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 ...