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Global Consumer Media Content & Tech Spend Grew 6.3% to $2.19T in 2022, Braking From Fastest Growth in a Decade in 2021, as Major Digital & Traditional Media & Tech Slow

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global consumer spending on overall media content and technology grew at a decelerated 6.3% in 2022 to $2.186 trillion, following an increase of 6.9% in 2021, the strongest growth in consumer media spending in a decade, according to new research by PQ Media, the leading provider of media econometrics.

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  • Despite the relatively solid gain in 2022, the growth of consumer media spending – much like consumer media usage – began to decelerate in 2022, as expenditures on major digital and traditional media subscriptions, access and devices slowed considerably during the year, according to the Global Consumer Spending on Media Forecast 2023-2027 .
  • Global consumer spending on overall media content grew 10.8% in 2022 to $930.66 billion, while total media-related technology spend rose 3.3% to $1.255 trillion.
  • Consumer spend on digital media content and tech worldwide increased 7.9% in 2022 to $1.589 trillion, while end-user spend on traditional media content and tech was up 2.4% to $596.74 billion.
  • Additionally, some media content and tech are simply becoming obsolete, primarily due to improved distribution methods and/or the shift to newer digital media platforms.

Parks Associates: Lights, Thermostats, and Cameras Among Top Devices Consumers Want to Control Via Voice

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Technology, Information and communications technology, Computing, Television technology, Multimedia, Consumer electronics, Digital television, Internet of things, Smart TV, Digital media player, Home automation

b'DALLAS, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --New research from international research firm Parks Associates revealsconsumers ranked lights, thermostats, door locks, smart TVs, and cameras as the top five devices they would most like to control via a voice assistant.

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  • b'DALLAS, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --New research from international research firm Parks Associates revealsconsumers ranked lights, thermostats, door locks, smart TVs, and cameras as the top five devices they would most like to control via a voice assistant.
  • "Newer smart TVs and streaming devices also allow voice-controlled viewing of connected cameras on the TV.
  • Video cameras\' increasing connectivity, interoperability, and affordability are expected to further solidify the category\'s position in consumers\' top five most-desired devices to control with their voice.
  • "These devices are becoming dominant devices for entertainment and smart home control and are now an integral part of any connected home or connected entertainment strategy.

Outlook on the Media & Entertainment Global Market to 2026 - Growing Need for Fast Internet Connectivity With Ultra-Low Latency for OTT Media is Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 1, 2021
TV and Radio, Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Information and communications technology, Mass media, Multimedia, Internet broadcasting, Telecommunications, Television technology, Internet television, Streaming, Streaming media, Digital media player, DittoTV, Adaptive bitrate streaming

With consumers across all age groups streaming more content than ever before, there is an ongoing dynamic shift from traditional pay TV, to subscription-based paid streaming video services along with the growth in the number of smartphone & tablet devices.

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  • With consumers across all age groups streaming more content than ever before, there is an ongoing dynamic shift from traditional pay TV, to subscription-based paid streaming video services along with the growth in the number of smartphone & tablet devices.
  • The rising popularity of high-quality videos in terms of their clarity is expected to boost the demand for better streaming media services.
  • Integration of new OTT services across the already existing subscription-based streaming devices among the US household is expected to drive the media & entertainment sector across the region.
  • Such high deployment of the OTT services across the region is expected to drive the demand of the video & entertainment industry.

AT&T/DIRECTV Drops CMG Stations Across 20 Markets Nationwide

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
TV and Radio, Entertainment, Television technology, Television, Multimedia, Information and communications technology, DirecTV, High-definition television, Digital media player

CMG viewers know our trusted local stations are there to deliver the news and information they need to make decisions for their families.

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  • CMG viewers know our trusted local stations are there to deliver the news and information they need to make decisions for their families.
  • CMG has hundreds of agreements in place, including with every other major cable and satellite provider in the country where our award-winning TV stations are available.
  • AT&T/DIRECTV customers have other options to watch the local news of CMG TV stations, including online at their local stations website or on streaming devices such as Roku or AppleTV.
  • The companys operations include 33 market-leading television stations in 20 markets, 54 award-winning radio stations in 10 markets and numerous multi-platform streaming video and digital platforms.

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Roku Deals (2020): Best Roku Ultra, Streaming Stick, TV & More Deals Summarized by Retail Fuse

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Friday, November 27, 2020
Technology, Retail, Online Retail, Consumer electronics, Retailing, Christmas economics, Retailers, Business, Multimedia, Television technology, Cyber Monday, Roku, Digital media player, Black Friday, Fuse, Walmart

Save up to 37% on Roku streaming devices & more at OfficeDepot.com - click the link for the hottest deals on Roku streaming devices, soundbars, subwoofers, remotes & more

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  • Save up to 37% on Roku streaming devices & more at OfficeDepot.com - click the link for the hottest deals on Roku streaming devices, soundbars, subwoofers, remotes & more
    Looking for more deals?
  • Click here to view the entire range of live deals at Walmarts Black Friday & Cyber Monday sale and click here to browse Amazons live Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals.
  • About Retail Fuse: Retail Fuse reports the latest retail news.
  • As an Amazon Associate and affiliate Retail Fuse earns from qualifying purchases.

Black Friday Roku Deals (2020): Best Early TCL, JVC, and Philips Roku TV & Roku Streaming Stick Savings Rounded Up by Deal Tomato

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Friday, November 20, 2020
Technology, Retail, Online Retail, Consumer electronics, Multimedia, Information and communications technology, Visual arts, Mass media, Television technology, Internet television, Roku, Digital media player, Streaming media, Walmart

Click here to compare the entire range of active deals at Walmarts Black Friday sale and click here to check out Amazons latest Black Friday-worthy deals.

Key Points: 
  • Click here to compare the entire range of active deals at Walmarts Black Friday sale and click here to check out Amazons latest Black Friday-worthy deals.
  • Deal Tomato earns commissions from purchases made using the links provided.
  • Roku makes streaming movies and videos better with its latest streaming device, the Roku Ultra.
  • For those who already own a basic LED TV, a cheaper alternative are Roku streaming sticks like the Stick Plus.

Best Black Friday Roku Ultra Deals (2020): Best Early Roku Ultra Streaming Media Player Sales Identified by Spending Lab

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Online, Mobile, Wireless, Other Entertainment, Technology, Entertainment, Information and communications technology, Television technology, Mass media, Digital audio, Consumer electronics, Electronics, Multimedia, High dynamic range, Roku, Digital media player, 4K resolution, Dolby Laboratories

Save on Roku streaming devices & more at OfficeDepot.com - click the link for the hottest deals on Roku streaming devices, soundbars, subwoofers, remotes & more

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  • Save on Roku streaming devices & more at OfficeDepot.com - click the link for the hottest deals on Roku streaming devices, soundbars, subwoofers, remotes & more
    In need of some more deals?
  • Click here to access the entire range of deals at Walmarts Black Friday sale and click here to browse Amazons current Black Friday-worthy deals.
  • The streaming media player allows users to stream content in brilliant displays with 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision resolutions.
  • About Spending Lab: Spending Lab research and report on online sales events.

Europa+ set to launch in Latin America

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
E-commerce, Computing, Multimedia, Television technology, Software, Video on demand, Digital television, Streaming television, Video hosting, Netflix, Draft:Watchworthy, Digital media player

The company selected Streann Media to provide the award-winning platform that securely delivers leading-edge OTT-TV streaming services rivalling Netflix and Disney+.

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  • The company selected Streann Media to provide the award-winning platform that securely delivers leading-edge OTT-TV streaming services rivalling Netflix and Disney+.
  • Streann Media and Europa+ spent months designing the best user experience for video customers, surpassing all existing boutique OTT services available nowadays.
  • The app is currently available on all iOS, Android, AppleTV, Roku, and soon to be available on the Amazon Fire platform.
  • The service brings together the very best in current European programming from the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and other European countries, making it exclusively available to viewers throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Media Box Industry Outlook 2020-2024 - Trade Value Remains Under Pressure as Cheap STBs Represent an Increasing Proportion of the Market

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Friday, July 31, 2020
Consumer electronics, Information and communications technology, Television, Electronics, Set-top box, Video game live streaming, Streamer, Digital media player

DUBLIN, July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Media Box Market Report - Worldwide" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Media Box Market Report - Worldwide" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report examines the outlook for Media Streamers and Pay & Free-to-Air TV Set-Top Boxes (STBs) 350m units were shipped worldwide in 2019, with trade value of $21bn.
  • The Media Box market remains relatively stable in terms of volume, though Media Streamers are performing better than STBs as consumer shift away from traditional Pay-TV services to SVoD services becomes increasingly apparent.
  • Trade value remains under pressure as cheap STBs represent an increasing proportion of the market, along with competitive pressures maintaining Media Streamer prices at a low level.

Parks Associates: 54% of US Broadband Households Now Own a Smart TV

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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DALLAS, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today released a new whitepaper, Optimizing the Smart TV Experience , which finds more than 50% of US broadband households own at least one smart TV, making the smart TV the primary platform for video services at a time when content consumption is increasing dramatically.

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  • DALLAS, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today released a new whitepaper, Optimizing the Smart TV Experience , which finds more than 50% of US broadband households own at least one smart TV, making the smart TV the primary platform for video services at a time when content consumption is increasing dramatically.
  • "The smart TV continues to improve its perceived value across a variety of key features and technologies," said Steve Nason , Research Director, Parks Associates.
  • "Nearly one-third of US broadband households cite a smart TV as their primary streaming video device, nearly double the rate of streaming media players and computers."
  • Optimizingthe Smart TV Experience highlights the impact of COVID-19 and disruption on video consumption and the future state of the smart TV experience.