Media nations: UK 2022

August 17, 2022

This is Ofcom’s fifth annual Media Nations report, a research report for industry, policymakers, academics and consumers. The main objectives of the report are to review key trends in the media sector and set out how audiences are served in the UK. We adopt a cross-platform perspective, including broadcast TV and radio, as well as digital delivery including online video and audio streaming. As in previous years, this report is accompanied by an interactive report containing an extensive
range of data. We also publish separate reports for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales covering specific themes and issues relevant to those nations.

Spotlight

Prime Focus Limited

Prime Focus Limited (PFL), the world’s largest independent integrated media services powerhouse, employs over 9,098 professionals in 17 cities across 4 continents and 7 Time zones. We provide end-to-end creative services (visual effects, stereo 3D conversion and animation), technology products & services (Media ERP Suite and Cloud-enabled media services), production services (equipment rental) and post-production services (Digital Intermediate and picture post) to the Media and Entertainment industry.

OTHER WHITEPAPERS

FUTURE OF EXTENDED REALITY

whitePaper | February 28, 2022

Enthusiasts of XR (extended reality) have long dreamed of, experimented with and adopted the technologies that immersed them in new worlds – one beyond the limitations of physics and time. We believe the industry is at an inflection point, and the time for business to act is now. In this report, we interviewed global experts and leaders from industry to get their thoughts on the Future of Extended Reality, its impact on business, and its meteoric rise with the popularisation of the metaverse concept.

The real launch process of media streaming platforms, explained

whitePaper | April 13, 2021

By 2021, it's estimated that 80% of total internet traffic will consist of streaming video content, but the long term development of such a fast growing industry still remains uncertain.In this whitepaper, learn what technical and logistical challenges arise during the media streaming launch process and how they’re solved.

The Use of Virtual Reality to Promote Sustainable Tourism: A Case Study of Wooden Churches Historical Monuments from Romania

whitePaper | April 30, 2021

The accelerated development and expansion of cultural tourism in areas with unique tourist objectives, characterised by a high degree of risk in terms of their physical and chemical integrity, requires sustained efforts by all stakeholders to identify new methods, techniques, and procedures for their conservation, protection, and capitalisation, with respect to tourism. The aim of this study was to propose an optimal methodology for capitalising on tourism related to wooden churches, regarded as a structural item of tangible cultural heritage, with positive effects on theprotection, conservation, information, and awareness of all stakeholders in tourism development.

SKYDREAM

whitePaper | September 7, 2022

SKYDREAM is a virtual reality metaverse focused on creating inmersive experiences and a sustainable economy for everyone Everything in the metaverse happens in the city of SKYDREAM. Each and every property in the city will be a NFT Thanks to our unique tool The Builder everyone will have the power tocreate, publish and monetize its own VR experience

Successful Onboarding with Virtual Reality

whitePaper | June 1, 2021

In order to give new colleagues the best possible start in their professional life and to enable them to work efficiently and unerringly right from the start, it often requires numerous meetings, on-the-job training courses, compliance training and safety briefings. This is not only costly and time-consuming, but also causes a lot of downtime. What if all this information were available in a single, comprehensive package that would enable new employees to learn almost independently? With Virtual Reality, exactly that is possible.

INSIGHTS 2019 Traditional TV, online video & streaming - Disney+ special

whitePaper | December 11, 2019

Despite Disney+ just now going live in the US and the release still months in the future in Europe, the new streaming service is already looking to become a challenger for the top spots in a crowded field. In the US, more than half have already heard about Disney+ and 43% intend to subscribe. Not surprisingly, especially families with children are expected to sign up to Disney+.