Digital Content Creation Global Market Report 2025

Digital content creation involves the generation of information for a specific audience through various digital media channels, serving purposes such as marketing or publication. This process establishes communication channels using diverse digital formats such as speech, writing, or artistic expressions for self-expression and distribution.

The primary components of digital content creation encompass tools and services. Digital content creation tools are software or resources facilitating content development for marketing objectives within an organization. These tools contribute to the creation of written or visual material, such as blogs, videos, infographics, or other formats, tailored to a targeted audience for efficient communication. The formats of digital content creation include textual, graphical, video, audio, among others, and are utilized by both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises, deployed either on the cloud or on-premises. This process is prevalent in various industries, including hospitality, retail, automotive, travel and tourism, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, media and entertainment, government, and others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid surge in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the media sector, particularly in areas such as content creation, broadcasting, and digital streaming. Increased tariffs on imported audiovisual gear, editing tools, and broadcasting technologies have driven up both production and operational costs for media companies. Film and TV studios are incurring higher expenses for sourcing foreign-made cameras, lighting, and post-production equipment, while news and broadcast outlets are facing steeper costs for satellite services and transmission hardware. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs imposed by other countries are hindering the export of U.S.-based media content, curbing international revenue growth. To navigate these challenges, media firms are increasingly sourcing domestically, accelerating digital transformation, and adopting AI-powered production tools to reduce costs and sustain their global competitiveness amid ongoing trade disruptions.

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The digital content creation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $27.99 billion in 2024 to $31.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise of social media, increased internet penetration, user-generated content trend, growth of influencer marketing, content monetization opportunities, democratization of creativity.

The digital content creation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $56.72 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to interactive and dynamic content, sustainability and eco-friendly practices, cross-platform content creation, data-driven insights for creators, interactive content formats. Major trends in the forecast period include live streaming, ai-powered content creation, podcasting, localization and personalization, integration with emerging technologies, 3d content creation.

The forecast of 15.6% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Creative professionals may face higher costs for importing visual equipment and software subscriptions essential for content creation. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The growth trajectory of the digital content creation market is being significantly influenced by the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). AI, a field combining computer science and extensive datasets, is instrumental in solving complex problems. It encompasses a set of technologies enabling computers to execute advanced functions. In the realm of digital content creation, AI plays a pivotal role in generating articles, blog entries, social media posts, and product descriptions. Leveraging natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning algorithms, AI interprets user intent and analyzes vast datasets to produce unique and relevant content. As of May 2022, a report by International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) revealed a substantial increase in global AI adoption, reaching 35% across 7,502 enterprises worldwide. The adoption rate is expected to rise by 13% in 2022 compared to the previous year. With 35% of organizations already using AI and 42% contemplating adoption, two-thirds (66%) are either executing or planning to use AI to achieve their sustainability goals. Consequently, the growth in AI adoption is a driving force behind the expansion of the digital content creation market.

Digital content creation market is the escalating preference for influencer marketing. Influencer marketing involves businesses collaborating with individuals who possess a significant and engaged following on social media platforms, blogs, or other online channels. The emphasis on partnering with influencers underscores the importance for content creators to produce compelling and authentic content, a key element for successful influencer marketing campaigns aiming to reach broader audiences. In October 2023, a survey of 3,500 marketing agencies by Influencer Marketing Hub, a Denmark-based media company specializing in social media and influencer marketing, projected that the influencer marketing industry would reach a value of $21.1 billion in 2023. Moreover, 82% of the surveyed respondents expressed their intention to allocate a budget for influencer marketing in 2023, marking a growth from the 77% reported in 2022. Therefore, the increasing preference for influencer marketing is poised to drive the digital content creation market.

Technological advancement stands out as a prominent trend gaining traction in the digital content creation market. Major companies within this market are strategically focused on developing technologically advanced products to solidify their positions. For example, in February 2023, Knorish Frameworks Private Limited, an India-based company specializing in technology solutions, introduced FunnelsGPT. This artificial intelligence content creation tool utilizes predictive generative text-based AI technology to assist organizations in creating compelling content efficiently. FunnelsGPT provides course designers with high-conversion landing page material, engaging social media posts, and compelling ad copy, contributing to the enhancement of online presence and conversion rates. The tool's capabilities include quick analysis of various content pieces, offering exceptional solutions within seconds, and aiding developers in crafting superior marketing and promotional content.

Companies in the digital content creation market are actively engaged in developing innovative products, such as content creation suites, to gain a competitive advantage and address evolving industry demands. Content creation suites encompass a comprehensive set of tools and features designed to assist publishers in generating high-quality video content, enhancing storytelling, and expanding their video inventory for engaging consumer experiences and advertiser partnerships. In May 2023, Connatix Holdings Inc., a US-based video technology company, launched its content creation suite. This suite offers publishers a range of tools to generate new video content, enhance storytelling, and expand video inventory, aligning with the updated ad format guidelines for digital video and CTV by IAB Tech Lab. Connatix's tools cater to publishers of all sizes, facilitating the scaling of their video libraries and the evolution of their content strategies. The suite includes options for creating complementary videos that narrate articles aloud and integrating syndication into the platform, allowing publishers to effortlessly incorporate thousands of videos from leading media companies.

In March 2022, Bynder, a digital asset management company based in the Netherlands, acquired GatherContent for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to incorporate GatherContent's capabilities into Bynder's platform, facilitating streamlined content operations and digital asset management. The integration aims to enhance collaborative workflows and editorial processes, making content creation and distribution across all channels more efficient. GatherContent is a software-as-a-service company also based in the Netherlands, specializing in improving the efficiency of content operations.

Major companies operating in the digital content creation market include Microsoft Corporation, PicsArt Inc., Adobe Systems Incorporated, Cascade Parent Limited, Acrolinx GmbH, Integra Software Service, MarketMuse Inc., Quark Software Inc., Canva, Apple Inc., Aptara Inc., Trivantis Corporation, Google LLC, Avid Technology Inc, Digital 360, Autodesk Inc., Blender Foundation, Maxon Computer GmbH, Pixologic Inc., TechSmith Corporation, Serif Ltd., NewTek Inc., Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd., Toon Boom Animation Inc., Unity Technologies, Epic Games Inc., SideFX, Dassault Systemes SE, The Foundry Visionmongers Ltd., Wondershare Technology Co. Ltd., PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc., CyberLink Corp., Articulate Global Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited, Reallusion Inc., MAGIX Software GmbH, Smith Micro Software Inc., Maxwell Render, Pixlr

North America was the largest region in the digital content creation market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global digital content creation market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the digital content creation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the digital content creation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The digital content creation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing content-creating and management services such as blogging, article writing, maintaining and updating websites, online commentary, photography, videography, maintenance of social media accounts, editing services, and distribution of digital media. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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.

Digital Content Creation Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on digital content creation market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Components: Tools; Services
• 2) By Format: Textual; Graphical; Video; Audio; Other Format
• 3) By Deployment: Cloud; On-premises
• 4) By Organization Size: Small and Medium Enterprises; Large Enterprises
• 5) By End-user: Hospitality; Retail; Automotive; Travel and Tourism; Healthcare; Pharmaceuticals; Media and Entertainment; Government; Other End-users;
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Tools: Content Creation Software; Graphic Design Tools; Video Editing Software; Audio Editing Tools; Collaboration Tools; Social Media Management Tools; Animation Software; Content Management Systems (CMS)
• 2) By Services: Content Writing Services; Video Production Services; Graphic Design Services; Social Media Marketing Services; SEO Services; Influencer Marketing Services; Consulting Services; Training And Support Services
• Companies Mentioned: Microsoft Corporation; PicsArt Inc.; Adobe Systems Incorporated; Cascade Parent Limited; Acrolinx GmbH; Integra Software Service; MarketMuse Inc.; Quark Software Inc.; Canva; Apple Inc.; Aptara Inc.; Trivantis Corporation; Google LLC; Avid Technology Inc; Digital 360; Autodesk Inc.; Blender Foundation; Maxon Computer GmbH; Pixologic Inc.; TechSmith Corporation; Serif Ltd.; NewTek Inc.; Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.; Toon Boom Animation Inc.; Unity Technologies; Epic Games Inc.; SideFX; Dassault Systemes SE; The Foundry Visionmongers Ltd.; Wondershare Technology Co. Ltd.; PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc.; CyberLink Corp.; Articulate Global Inc.; Alibaba Group Holding Limited; Reallusion Inc.; MAGIX Software GmbH; Smith Micro Software Inc.; Maxwell Render; Pixlr
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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