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August 3, 2020
Vodafone UK: Growth dips due to COVID and more
Focus Report, ReportsVodafone’s performance this quarter was hit both by COVID and an underlying deterioration in its operational momentum—disappointing given regulatory easing and easier comparablesVodafone’s performance this quarter was hit both by COVID and an underlying deterioration in its operational momentum—disappointing given regulatory easing [...]Sector Telecom. -
July 24, 2020
Technology and connectivity critical for Australian SMBs
Focus Report, ReportsWith COVID-19, the Australian economy has undergone a large demand-side shock where consumer demand for many products and services has disappeared following the introduction of social distancing rules to flatten the infection curve.With COVID-19, the Australian economy has undergone a large demand-side shock where consumer demand for many products and services has disappeared following the [...] -
July 22, 2020
UK Betting & gaming advertising – Inadequate solution [...]
Focus Report, ReportsThe Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) which represents 90% of the UK’s betting and gaming industry (but not the National Lottery/other lotteries) announced its withdrawal of all TV and radio advertising for casino, slots and bingo during lockdownThe Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) which represents 90% of the UK’s betting and gaming industry (but not the National Lottery/other lotteries) announced its [...] -
July 20, 2020
UK TV broadcasters – Silver linings from COVID-19
Focus Report, ReportsAdmissions and box office revenues in 2020 will be the lowest in over three decades. The pandemic forced the closure of theatres, putting pressure on cinema to a degree unlike ever beforeAdmissions and box office revenues in 2020 will be the lowest in over three decades. The pandemic forced the closure of theatres, putting pressure on cinema to [...] -
July 16, 2020
New Zealand Consumer Broadband Behavioural Survey
Focus Report, ReportsThe purpose of this survey (completed 29th April 2020) was to understand the change in consumers broadband usage behaviour due to COVID-19 for a range of new reasons including work from home, video conferencing with friends and family, school learning, adult learning and entertainment.The purpose of this survey (completed 29th April 2020) was to understand the change in consumers broadband usage behaviour due to COVID-19 for a range of new re [...] -
July 14, 2020
Cinema’s post-pandemic future
Focus Report, ReportsAdmissions and box office revenues in 2020 will be the lowest in over three decades. The pandemic forced the closure of theatres, putting pressure on cinema to a degree unlike ever beforeAdmissions and box office revenues in 2020 will be the lowest in over three decades. The pandemic forced the closure of theatres, putting pressure on cinema to [...] -
July 6, 2020
Telecoms and pay TV – Opportunities beyond lockdown
Focus Report, ReportsThe Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior will cease to be broadcast in the UK. Carriage negotiations with the major platforms have clearly been going on for some time, with the March agreement for Sky Q to carry the new SVOD service Disney+ completed without any reference to the linear channels.The Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior will cease to be broadcast in the UK. Carriage negotiations with the major platforms have clearly been going on [...] -
July 1, 2020
Venture survey: NZ mobile consumers driven by price
Focus Report, ReportsVenture Insights performs periodic consumer surveys on mobile service and handset purchases across NZ.Venture Insights performs periodic consumer surveys on mobile service and handset purchases across NZ. -
June 30, 2020
Times Radio UK – A slow-build acquisition strategy
Focus Report, ReportsTimes Radio launches as an ad-free commercial speech radio service on DAB and online. By extending brand reach, it forms part of the marketing funnel to convert listeners into subscribersTimes Radio launches as an ad-free commercial speech radio service on DAB and online. By extending brand reach, it forms part of the marketing funnel to convert [...] -
June 25, 2020
OptiComm acquisition strengthens Uniti’s competitive offer
Focus Report, ReportsVenture Insights performs periodic consumer surveys on mobile service and handset purchases across NZ.Venture Insights performs periodic consumer surveys on mobile service and handset purchases across NZ. -
June 24, 2020
European football – An opportunity to reset
Focus Report, ReportsThe COVID-19 crisis is compounding the already grim revenue prospects for upcoming football rights sales in continental EuropeThe COVID-19 crisis is compounding the already grim revenue prospects for upcoming football rights sales in continental Europe -
June 22, 2020
Online consumer reviews – Platforms reach for the stars
Focus Report, ReportsOnline reviews are a vital input for consumer decision-making. However, reviews are easy to manipulate, and widespread fraud is undermining credibility and raising the issue of consumer protectionOnline reviews are a vital input for consumer decision-making. However, reviews are easy to manipulate, and widespread fraud is undermining credibility and rais [...] -
June 19, 2020
TalkTalk UK – Cost savings drive earnings in a challenging [...]
Focus Report, ReportsTalkTalk grew EBITDA by 10% in 2019/20, an impressive cost cutting driven result, with revenue and gross margin falling as the company struggles with the move to high speedTalkTalk grew EBITDA by 10% in 2019/20, an impressive cost cutting driven result, with revenue and gross margin falling as the company struggles with the move t [...] -
June 18, 2020
Insurtech White Paper Part III: Segments and Players in the Austr [...]
Focus Report, ReportsThis report is the final report in a series by Venture Insights on the disruption in Insurtech, following on from reports on the global landscape and aspects of the Australian landscape.This report is the final report in a series by Venture Insights on the disruption in Insurtech, following on from reports on the global landscape and aspects of [...] -
June 17, 2020
UK pandemic economy – The uncertain road ahead
Focus Report, ReportsIn April, the first full month of lockdown, UK’s GDP fell by 20.4% month-on-month, the steepest decline on record, with further reduction expected in May. On 15 June, some non-essential premises re-open, but activity for the rest of the year will be depressed by social distancing—the UK’s recession in 2020 is certain to be the steepest on recordIn April, the first full month of lockdown, UK’s GDP fell by 20.4% month-on-month, the steepest decline on record, with further reduction expected in May. On [...]Sector UK. -
June 16, 2020
Australian Consumer Behavioural Survey – 2020 Part 3: Opportuni [...]
Focus Report, ReportsThis survey report on working from home is the third of three reports based on a behavioural change survey conducted by Venture Insights and commissioned by NBN Co (completed 28th April 2020). The aim of the survey was to understand how new needs due to COVID-19 had changed consumer broadband and technology usage.This survey report on working from home is the third of three reports based on a behavioural change survey conducted by Venture Insights and commissioned by NBN [...] -
June 15, 2020
UK Broadcast television – Troubling trends in lockdown
Focus Report, ReportsEven with lockdown continuing and competition for time still almost non-existent, linear viewing is heading back towards 2019 levels after its big, early boostEven with lockdown continuing and competition for time still almost non-existent, linear viewing is heading back towards 2019 levels after its big, early boostSector Media. -
June 11, 2020
Mobile churn and buying behaviour of Australian consumers
Focus Report, ReportsVenture Insights performs an annual consumer survey on mobile service and handset purchases across Australia. It asks questions around willingness to pay, intentions to switch service providers and handsets, and key factors responsible for this switching. We also ask which service provider the respondents are switching to, and thus determine the service providers that will gain or lose from this churn. Our latest survey was conducted in March 2020 for Australia, and the key findings have been presented here. In this report, the term MVNO includes resellers such as Belong, Boost, Lebara and Virgin Mobile that are subsidiaries of MNOs or owned by them.Venture Insights performs an annual consumer survey on mobile service and handset purchases across Australia. It asks questions around willingness to pay, inten [...] -
June 4, 2020
Women and UK TV – Insights from our conference in December [...]
Focus Report, ReportsIn the past five decades, women have acquired an unparalleled financial autonomy by participating in higher education, joining the workforce and becoming entrepreneurs, despite still present barriersIn the past five decades, women have acquired an unparalleled financial autonomy by participating in higher education, joining the workforce and becoming entrep [...]Sector Media. -
June 2, 2020
Australian Consumer Behavioural Survey – 2020 Part 2: Emerging [...]
Focus Report, Market Outlook, ReportsThis survey report on working from home is the second of three reports based on a behavioural change survey conducted by Venture Insights and commissioned by NBN Co (completed 28th April 2020).This survey report on working from home is the second of three reports based on a behavioural change survey conducted by Venture Insights and commissioned by NB [...] -
May 29, 2020
Quibi – Adjusting expectations
Focus Report, ReportsFor an unproven service to attract 1.3 million active users in its first five weeks is impressive. But by its own account, Quibi’s launch underwhelmedFor an unproven service to attract 1.3 million active users in its first five weeks is impressive. But by its own account, Quibi’s launch underwhelmedSector Media. -
May 27, 2020
Australian Consumer Behavioural Survey – 2020 Part 1: Working [...]
Focus Report, Market Outlook, ReportsThis survey report on working from home is the first of three reports based on a behavioural change survey conducted by Venture Insights and commissioned by NBN Co (completed 28th April 2020).This survey report on working from home is the first of three reports based on a behavioural change survey conducted by Venture Insights and commissioned by NBN [...] -
May 26, 2020
Vodafone UK – Struggling for momentum
Focus Report, ReportsVodafone’s financial metrics appear to be slowly ticking up and it is making some progress in narrowing its performance gap to peers. Signs that it may be moving away from a discount-led convergence strategy in Germany are very positiveVodafone’s financial metrics appear to be slowly ticking up and it is making some progress in narrowing its performance gap to peers. Signs that it may be mov [...]Sector Telecom. -
May 21, 2020
Local start-ups drive supply chain improvement and environmental [...]
Focus Report, ReportsThis report is the first of several that will look at the way global platforms are change affecting traditional markets for business and consumer services. This first report provides an overview of their longer-term strategies, and a SWOT analysis of their current position.This report is the first of several that will look at the way global platforms are change affecting traditional markets for business and consumer services. This [...]Sector Energy.