DataArt - Media & Entertainment

The new edition of Media & Entertainment Spotlight is here! Explore the latest insights and innovations shaping the industry: 🎥 Video: Video streaming analytics for audience engagement, Proto Hologram’s autonomous AI-powered holograms, and Brightcove’s strategic partnerships enhancing video management. 🎶 Music: UMG and Amazon Music usher in "Streaming 2.0", Music rights ownership with DDEX, and YouTube's collaboration with Creative Artists Agency. 🏀 Sports Betting: Winning use cases for machine learning in sports betting; FanDuel’s "My Spend" dashboard, and the best moments from Sports Betting Conversations for 2024. 🎨 Art Tech: The resilience of the online art market in 2024, Immersive art experiences, and Toledo Museum of Art’s historic cryptocurrency art purchase. Enjoy the read! #DataArt #DataArtMedia #mediaindustry #newsletter #roundup

The video industry is shaping the future of media and entertainment in 2025 like never before. From groundbreaking technologies to shifting viewer preferences, staying ahead of these trends is essential for businesses across sports, music, video, art tech, and digital media.  Here’s what’s making waves this year: 1️⃣ Short-Form Video Content Reigns Supreme   Platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts are driving the popularity of bite-sized, engaging video content. These quick bursts of creativity are perfect for capturing attention and fostering viral engagement. 2️⃣ The Rise of Interactive and Personalized Content   AI-powered tools are enabling tailored video experiences, offering viewers exactly what they want, when they want it. This level of personalization enhances user satisfaction and brand loyalty. 3️⃣ AR and VR in Video Production   Augmented and Virtual Reality technologies are no longer futuristic concepts - they’re here, transforming video into immersive experiences for gaming, live events, and beyond. 4️⃣ Live Streaming for Deeper Connections   Live streaming continues to dominate as brands and creators prioritize real-time engagement. From live Q&As to product launches, it’s all about authenticity and interaction. 5️⃣ Hybrid Viewing Models are the Future   Platforms are increasingly blending subscription-based (SVoD) and ad-supported (AVoD/FAST) strategies. This hybrid approach ensures viewers can choose between premium ad-free options and free, ad-supported content, maximizing audience reach and revenue streams. ️6️⃣ UGC Meets Live Shopping   User-generated content and video reviews are becoming significant income streams for creators as they merge with live shopping platforms. Creators demonstrate platforms, respond to viewer questions, and offer personal recommendations. The lifestyle category, particularly “get ready with me” videos, is expected to see rapid growth.  7️⃣ Video SEO Takes Center Stage   With an overwhelming amount of content online, optimizing videos for search engines is more critical than ever. Keywords, captions, and metadata ensure your content gets the visibility it deserves. #DataArt #DataArtMedia #videoindustry #videotrends  

Following a turbulent 2024, the global art market enters 2025 with renewed optimism. According to Artsy, several key themes will define the industry this year, reflecting shifts in collector behavior, economic conditions, and institutional strategies: 🔹 Emerging artists gain momentum - younger collectors continue to drive demand for ultra-contemporary art.  🔹 Cryptocurrency’s growing role - high-profile acquisitions indicate increased adoption in auctions and private sales.  🔹 Gallery collaborations expand - joint exhibitions and shared spaces help mid-sized galleries navigate market pressures.  🔹 Auction houses adapt - a focus on private sales, global expansion, and diversified lot offerings marks a strategic shift. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/dWzQkFK6   #DataArt #DataArtMedia #artindustry #artmarket #arttrends 

In a bold move for the space economy, Lonestar Data Holdings Inc. is set to launch the first data center on the Moon - the Freedom Data Center. The facility will hitch a ride on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of an Intuitive Machines lunar lander mission. The concept offers some unique advantages. By storing data on the Moon, it ensures unparalleled security, keeping it safe from risks like natural disasters, cyberattacks, and geopolitical conflicts. Additionally, the facility is designed to be more sustainable, powered by solar energy and using naturally cooled solid-state drives, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional data centers. Yet, challenges like the Moon’s harsh environment and the high cost of maintenance raise questions about long-term feasibility. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/dsrzPsTg #DataArt #DataArtMedia #medianews #data #dataanalytics 

Music streaming service Deezer has launched a new AI detection tool. According to the company, this new technology has identified that approximately 10,000 "entirely AI-generated tracks" are uploaded to its platform daily. Alexis Lanternier, CEO at Deezer, commented: “Generative AI has the potential to positively impact music creation and consumption, but its use must be guided by responsibility and care in order to safeguard the rights and revenues of artists and songwriters.” ➡️ Explore the ethics of AI-generated music in this article by Russell Karp, SVP at DataArt Media & Entertainment: https://lnkd.in/diUpjWWy  #DataArt #DataArtMedia #musicbusiness #musicindustry #AImusic #GenAI  

As we step into 2025, the video streaming market stands at a critical juncture, shaped by the dominance of a few key players and the rise of emerging regional competitors. With mergers and acquisitions, AI-driven innovation, and new monetization strategies, it's exciting to see how the competitive environment will be reshaped. In this article, Max Kalmykov, SVP of DataArt Media & Entertainment, explores key trends and predictions that video streaming industry leaders will need to navigate in 2025. https://lnkd.in/dUp-vRXc  #DataArtMedia #DataArt #videoindustry #videostreaming #videotrends 

Hephaestus Analytical has acquired ArtDiscovery, a scientific art analysis company. This union brings together Hephaestus's advanced AI and blockchain technology with ArtDiscovery's extensive pigment databases, spectral libraries, and decades of expertise in provenance research. With a shared vision of combating forgery and transforming the art market, the two companies are leveraging cutting-edge innovation to create unprecedented precision in verifying artworks. ➡️ Learn more about the impact of advanced technology in the media and entertainment space in this article by Doron Fagelson, SVP at DataArt Media and Entertainment: https://lnkd.in/dbE27AtP #DataArt #DataArtMedia #artindustry #arttech #AI 

Luminate released its annual Year-End Music Report, highlighting a staggering 4.8 trillion on-demand audio streams in 2024 - a 14% increase year over year. The US contributed 1.4 trillion streams (29.2% of the total), growing by 6.4%, while the rest of the world outpaced it with an impressive 17.3% growth, signaling the rising influence of global markets. The report also sheds light on the massive disparities in track performance. Out of 202 million tracks tracked in 2024, 93.2 million were streamed fewer than 10 times, while only 33 tracks achieved over 1 billion streams. These figures underscore the competitive dynamics of streaming and the vast opportunities for global artists. Discover the full report: https://lnkd.in/eXx_z-kT #DataArt #DataArtMedia #musicbusiness #musicindustry #musicstreaming #musictrends 

How is FairPlay Sports Media leveraging data and AI to build engaged sports communities? ⚽📊 In this episode of Sports Betting Conversations, Russell Karp and Kevin Twitchell meet with Stuart Simms, CEO at FairPlay Sports Media, to discuss their game-changing strategies. Stuart Simms uncovers the three key pillars of FairPlay’s data-driven approach: predictive analytics for real-time sports predictions, odds movements to track price shifts, and behavioral insights to enhance user engagement. 👉 Watch it now: https://lnkd.in/eYNhkZAf  #DataArt #DataArtMedia #sportsbetting #sporttech #sportsbiz #AI #datastrategy #FairPlay 

We’re proud to share that DataArt has been recognized as a Major Contender in three Everest Group PEAK Matrix® Assessments for cloud and infrastructure services.  This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to helping our clients maximize the potential of leading cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.  Discover more: https://lnkd.in/dMv7SqGN    #DataArt #DataArtMedia #CloudServices #PEAKMatrix #recognition