RESEARCH
Live Content

From TV and radio to Esports and Roblox, discover why audiences crave the connection live moments provide.
This report explores how live experiences and broadcasts continue to play a significant role for both societies and individuals. It highlights how live programming continues to thrive on traditional broadcast television and radio, whilst also gaining traction on digital platforms, including social media, Esports, and virtual worlds like Roblox.
Here's an insight into what you will find:
- Live content accounts for approximately a third of all PSM output, with the figure rising to over half the programming on the core channels.
- Streaming platforms such as Netflix and Disney+ are turning to live content as they look to drive viewer loyalty and reduce churn.
- New forms of live content, including Esports events and virtual world concerts, are attracting millions of viewers.