Entertainment, Media and Publishing Industry: Disruption and New Business Models

Music and podcasts are competing for the same time

Article | May 28, 2021

The pandemic changed media consumption.Consumers acquired an extra 12% of entertainment timeand though everything was up, some categories grew much faster than others. One of the biggest gainers was spoken word audio, with podcasts and audiobooks seeing dramatic rises and while music hours grew too, the increase was below 12%, which means that music lost share. In the current entertainment environment of plenty this may be an academic concern, but when life returns to some form of normality (commutes, going out, gyms etc.) some or all of that extra 12% of entertainment time will go, which means that growing by less than the market average could translate into decline.

What Gaming Brands Can Teach Us About Online Marketing

Article | March 2, 2020

One of the best ways to learn about online marketing is to get out there and see what’s already working — and not working — for established brands in various industries. To start with, take notes on the types of content that are being created, where they’re being created, how they meet their audiences’ needs, and how their audience engages with them. For now, let’s take a closer look at one specific industry: the gaming industry. There’s a lot that gaming brands can teach us about online marketing. Below are some of the most important takeaways to keep in mind when coming up with your brand’s own marketing strategy.

Why VR and AR Should Be Part of Your Audience Building Campaign

Article | April 6, 2020

Marketing is a high-priority concern for businesses of all shapes, sizes, and varieties. To get noticed, they need to optimize everything from the content they produce to the brand images they present — but they also need to target the right audiences (and know them completely). Because this can’t be achieved immediately, it must be worked on over time. You send out some types of content and see how they perform. How do the recipients react? How much interest do they show?

Six Things Blockchain Can Do For Gaming

Article | April 14, 2020

Since their foundation in the 1970s and 80s, video games have moved from fringe interest to a major media staple. The industry has enjoyed huge revenues from dedicated fans, especially over the past few months, and the growth shows no sign of slowing down. Gaming is also an industry renowned for its commitment to innovation, adopting technological developments and spawning a fair few of its own. Chief amongst technological developments over the last decade has been blockchain technology, the new system of trading and ownership built on transparency and decentralization, the standard-bearer of which is the digital currency.