Critical Developments Reports from MIDiA Research

The video attention reboot
How video is being impacted by the attention recession

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Report by Tim Mulligan and Hanna Kahlert

29 Jul 2022

20,000 foot view: With the attention recession in full swing following the lockdown boom, video is already feeling the pinch as evidenced by Netflix’s declining subscriber count. The mainstreaming...

The attention recession
Post-peak behaviour

Report by Mark Mulligan

22 Jun 2022

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attention recession

attention economy

Inflation

20,000 foot view: The global pandemic created a temporary boost to the attention economy, with all forms of entertainment benefiting. As life began to return to normal, this newfound time quickly started...

The Attention Recession
How inflation and the pandemic are reshaping entertainment

Report by Mark Mulligan, Tim Mulligan, Karol Severin, Hanna Kahlert, Tatiana Cirisano and Annie Langston

27 May 2022

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Video

Music

Games

With the recent announcement of the 0.2 million subscriber drop in Netflix’s Q1 2022 figures, and Spotify seeing slower paid user growth, MIDiA’s predicted attention recession has come into fruition....

Hybrid futures
MIDiA 2022 predictions

Report by Mark Mulligan, Tim Mulligan, Karol Severin, Hanna Kahlert, Srishti Das, Kriss Thakrar and Tatiana Cirisano

13 Jan 2022

Free Report

MIDiA Research Predictions

Cultural Trends

social media

MIDiA analysts dive into our 2022 predictions, and why we believe it will be ' the year of the creator '. Watch the webinar here ....

2022 MIDiA predictions
The year of the creator

Report by Mark Mulligan, Tim Mulligan, Karol Severin, Hanna Kahlert, Srishti Das, Kriss Thakrar and Tatiana Cirisano

16 Dec 2021

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Media and Marketing

business strategy

2022 predictions

In this report MIDiA Research analysts present their predictions for what will be the big trends in digital media and tech across music, video, brands, marketing, games, and sports in 2022 and beyond. ...

Attention economy
After the lockdown boom

Report by Mark Mulligan

23 Nov 2021

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entertainment consumption

entertainment hours

media time

The pandemic-triggered change in everyday life resulted in a boom in entertainment consumption, which, in turn, saw growth in emerging formats as well as a temporary rebound for traditional formats....

Future-proofing growth and curtailing subscriber churn post pandemic

Report by Tim Mulligan

22 Apr 2021

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Video

Critical Developments

Future-proofing growth and curtailing subscriber churn post pandemic webinar slides.

Media consumption
Lockdown’s attention boom

Report by Mark Mulligan

12 Feb 2021

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Media and Marketing

media consumption

entertainment consumption

2020 was a year like no other. With large swathes of the population confined to their homes for portions of the year, audiences had more time on their hands and more money in their pockets. These conditions...

The Great Reaggregation
Lockdown, Demand and Consolidation

Report by Tim Mulligan

29 Jan 2021

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Video

reaggregation

video ecosystems

COVID-19 removed the constraints imposed by peak attention, leading to a surge in home-based entertainment consumption and streaming adoption. Fortuitous timing, enforced home working and the end of...

Cultural Trends in 2021
Navigating a New Normal

Report by Hanna Kahlert

10 Dec 2020

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Amazon

amazon prime video

Amuse

Behaviours under coronavirus-driven lockdowns accelerated underlying digital consumption trends. Remote working and ongoing restrictions mean streaming behaviour is up across formats and demographics...

2021 Predictions
The Year of the Immersive Web

Report by Mark Mulligan, Tim Mulligan, Karol Severin, Alistair Taylor and Hanna Kahlert

23 Nov 2020

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amazon channels

Amazon Prime

Apple One

In this report MIDiA Research analysts present their predictions for what will be the big trends in digital media and tech across music, video, brands, marketing, games and sports in 2021 and beyond....

Independent Artists
Pathfinding Through a Pandemic

Report by Mark Mulligan and Keith Jopling

30 Sep 2020

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Music

independent artists

indie artists

2019 was yet another stand-out year for independent artists, with revenues, streams and market shares all growing strongly. Then, along came COVID-19 and the world turned upside down. However, in lockdown...

Post-Pandemic Programming
Surviving and Thriving in the Recession

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Report by Mark Mulligan, Tim Mulligan, Karol Severin, Alistair Taylor, Keith Jopling and Hanna Kahlert

9 Sep 2020

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aeg

AMC Cinemas

Alphabet

COVID-19 caused dislocation and disruption to the global entertainment business. Now, the recession and the prospect of further pandemic peaks have created an unprecedented outlook for entertainment...

Recovery Economics
Post-Lockdown Sports

Report by Alistair Taylor

28 Aug 2020

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Video

Media and Marketing

Critical Developments

As live sports resume following the coronavirus crisis lockdowns, the long-term impact of sports’ mass hiatus will be substantial. An activity gap created a void state for consumers, freeing up previously...

Attention Economy
Media Consumption Q2 2020

Report by Mark Mulligan

31 Jul 2020

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media consumption

entertainment consumption

entertainment

This report presents MIDiA’s Q2 2020 media consumption data, exploring time and money spent by consumers during the quarter. As such, it presents a snapshot of consumer behaviour that reflects both...

Recovery Economics
Post-Lockdown TV

Report by Tim Mulligan

8 Jul 2020

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Post-Lockdown

lockdown

recovery economics

As society emerges from the COVID-19 imposed lockdown, the ongoing impact on TV production will be significant; returning to normal means adapting to the constraints of social distancing. The increased...

Recession Impact
Music Industry 2020 Growth Scenarios

Report by Mark Mulligan

29 Jun 2020

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recession

Covid-19

coronavirus

As part of MIDiA’s research stream focused on how COVID-19 is impacting the entertainment industries, this report explores how the combination of lockdown measures and the coming recession will impact...

Recovery Economics
Outlook for Music, Games, Video & Sports

Report by Mark Mulligan, Tim Mulligan, Karol Severin and Alistair Taylor

19 Jun 2020

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recorded music

music streaming

recovery economics

MIDiA analysts present in this webinar report how the entertainment industries can plan not to simply bounce back, but to rebuild their value propositions and supply chains to adjust to the realities of...

Recovery Economics
Games Sees Temporary Bounce but Should Prepare For Decline

Report by Karol Severin

11 Jun 2020

Games

Critical Developments

The effects of the coronavirus-induced crisis unfolded in multiple stages, each with its own characteristics. During the early outbreak and strict lockdowns, games engagement benefited greatly. The cessation...

Recovery Economics
Bounce Forward not Back - Slides

Report by Mark Mulligan, Tim Mulligan, Karol Severin and Keith Jopling

11 Jun 2020

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recovery economics

recession impact

Covid-19

MIDiA analysts present in this webinar how the entertainment industries can plan not to simply bounce back, but to rebuild their value propositions and supply chains to adjust to the realities of the new...

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