PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1727848
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1727848
Interactive streaming is a type of online content delivery that enables viewers to actively engage with the experience through real-time interactions. This allows users to participate in live or on-demand video content by taking part in activities such as polls, quizzes, chats, or making decisions, which enhances the overall user experience.
The primary platforms for interactive streaming include gaming consoles, laptops and desktops, smartphones and tablets, and smart televisions. Gaming consoles are devices designed for playing video games, typically connecting to a TV or monitor. The available solutions include advertising-based, subscription-based, and transaction-based models, with both enterprises and consumers serving as the end-users.
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The interactive streaming market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $32.93 billion in 2024 to $42.45 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.9%. The growth during the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including the rise in mobile device usage, the expansion of internet infrastructure, the growth of subscription-based models, the increased adoption of cloud technologies, and the growing number of OTT platforms.
The interactive streaming market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $116.28 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.6%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as increasing internet penetration, rising demand for real-time content, higher use of mobile devices, a growing interest in live commerce, and an expanding number of influencers. Key trends during this period include technological advancements, integration with social media, augmented reality, interactive polling, and the continued popularity of subscription models.
The increasing accessibility of the internet is expected to drive the growth of the interactive streaming market in the coming years. Internet penetration refers to the extent to which the internet is available and used by individuals in a given region or population. Factors such as advancements in technology, the rise in mobile device usage, and the expansion of network infrastructure contribute to the growing internet penetration. The internet enables the transmission of real-time data, supporting interactive streaming by allowing viewers to engage with content through features such as live chats, voting, and instant feedback. For example, in October 2023, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a Switzerland-based agency specializing in information and communication technologies, reported that approximately 5.4 billion people, or 67 percent of the global population, were using the internet. This represented a 45 percent increase from 2021. As a result, the rising internet penetration is fueling the growth of the interactive streaming market.
Many companies in the interactive streaming market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as live video streaming to enhance user engagement, real-time interaction, and audience reach. Live video streaming is the process of transmitting video content in real-time over the internet to viewers. For instance, in March 2022, Emplifi, a software company based in the United States, introduced ShopStream, an interactive live shopping platform that enables brands to engage with limitless audiences through live video streaming. The platform allows real-time consumer interaction, guiding shoppers seamlessly from browsing to purchasing. Key features include personalized assistance via Live Advisor, live chats, and interactive Q&A sessions. Brands can extend their reach by streaming across social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, or directly on their websites, offering immersive product demonstrations and driving influencer-led events. ShopStream is designed to improve customer engagement, personalize the experience, and increase sales throughout the customer journey.
In February 2022, Dolby Laboratories Inc., a US-based technology company, acquired Millicast Inc. for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition aimed to enhance the Dolby.io platform by incorporating Millicast's ultra-low-latency streaming capabilities, which would enable the creation of immersive, large-scale interactive experiences for audiences around the world. Millicast Inc. is a technology company based in the United States, specializing in interactive streaming.
Major players in the interactive streaming market are Dolby Laboratories Inc., Vimeo Inc., Brightcove Inc., ON24 Inc., Kaltura Inc., Emplifi Inc., Agora Lab Inc., Telestream LLC, SplitmediaLabs Ltd., Muvi LLC, Wowza Media Systems LLC, Contus, BigMarker LLC, Ant Media Server Inc., Dacast Inc., Infrared5 Inc., OBS Studio, LongTail Ad Solutions Inc., Livery Video Technologies BV, Castr Live Streaming Inc., Xiris Automation Inc., and BeLive Studios Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the interactive streaming market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in interactive streaming report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the interactive streaming market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The interactive streaming market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as live video streaming, real-time chat, and virtual events. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The interactive streaming market also includes sales of cameras, microphones, and capture cards. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.