The multi-channel network market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The multi-channel network market has experienced rapid growth. It will expand from $4.53 billion in 2024 to $5.11 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 12.7%.
Growth is attributed to increased digital media consumption, the rise of influencer marketing, growing monetization opportunities, broader internet penetration, and the shift to on-demand digital content.
The multi-channel network market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The multi-channel network market is expected to grow to $8.2 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 12.5%.
The growth is driven by the rise of digital platforms, emerging AI technologies, increased internet access, and evolving content regulations. Key trends include AI and machine learning, VR and AR, blockchain, 5G, interactive videos, and advanced data analytics.
The surge in content consumption across various digital platforms is expected to drive the growth of the multi-channel network market. With improved internet access and the rising preference for on-demand content, digital platforms are increasingly utilizing multi-channel networks to promote and monetize content. Netflix, for instance, reported an increase of 30 million paying subscribers in 2023, demonstrating the rapid growth of content consumption across platforms.
The multi-channel network market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Service Type: Monetization Assistance, Production And Editing Tools, Cross Promotion, Digital Rights Management, Funding, Other Service Types
2) By Different Marketing Platform: Global Positioning System (GPS), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Email, Company Website
3) By Channel Type: Selling Through Intermediaries, Dual Distribution, Reverse Channel
4) By Application: Banking, Financial Services And Insurance (BFSI), Telecommunication, Media And Entertainment, Television (TV) Broadcasting, Information Technology
Subsegments:
1) By Monetization Assistance: Ad Revenue Sharing, Sponsorship And Brand Partnerships, Merchandise Sales And E-Commerce
2) By Production And Editing Tools: Video Production Tools, Post-Production And Editing Software, Animation And Graphics Tools, Studio Space And Equipment
3) By Cross Promotion: Social Media Cross-Promotion, Channel And Content Collaboration, Influencer Marketing And Partnerships
4) By Digital Rights Management (DRM): Copyright Protection Services, Content Distribution Rights Management, Content Tracking And Reporting
5) By Funding: Content Creator Grants And Investments, Crowdfunding And Fan Funding, Revenue-Share Funding Models
6) By Other Service Types: Audience Analytics And Insights, Brand Consulting And Strategy, Talent And Creator Support Services, Licensing And Syndication Services
Leading firms in the multi-channel network industry are shifting their attention towards the creation of innovative solutions, such as the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI), to augment content recommendation mechanisms, enhance audience engagement strategies, and automate content administration procedures. In this context, the utilization of AI in multi-channel networks signifies the application of AI technology to perfect content administration, recommendation, and audience engagement protocols. For example, Prosimo Inc., a US-based firm specializing in cloud and multi-cloud networking solutions, unveiled an AI suite designed specifically for multi-cloud networking in February 2024. This comprehensive, cloud-native platform equips businesses with all the necessary tools for AI readiness in a single, vertically integrated package. It includes all the crucial parts for AI operations, such as extensive bandwidth, ultra-low latency, multi-cloud connectivity, along with built-in compliance and data set boundaries for large language models (LLMs). As a result, businesses can leverage cloud-native connectivity specifically modified for AI applications.
Major companies operating in the multi-channel network market are:
• Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
• Universal Music Group N.V.
• RTL Group S.A.
• Banijay Entertainment S.A.
• DreamWorks Animation
• The Orchard Enterprises Inc.
• BBTV
• ZEFR Inc.
• Awesomeness
• Fullscreen Inc.
• ZINFI Technologies Inc.
• Maker Studios Inc.
• Vevo LLC
• Brave Bison Group plc
• Divimove GmbH
• Qyuki Digital Media Private Limited
• Culture Machine Media Pvt. Ltd
• Mediakraft Networks GmbH
• Disney Digital Network
• Yogscast Limited
North America was the largest region in the multi-channel network market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the multi-channel network market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.