Digital content

Expanded access has made it easier for people to receive their news and watch TV online, challenging the popularity of traditional platforms.

[1][2] At the beginning of the Digital Revolution, computers facilitated the discovery, retrieval, and creation of new information in every field of human knowledge.

Methods of distribution are rapidly changing as the Digital Revolution brings new channels, such as mobile apps and eBooks.

[7] According to research firm Ampere Analysis, in 2024, a small group of six media conglomerates; Disney, Comcast, Google, Warner Bros.

[8] Disney, in particular, is a major player, with an estimated $35.8 billion investment in television and film content, representing 14% of global spending.

This significant increase, fueled by Disney's full ownership of Hulu, highlights the company's strategic focus on streaming services.

Based on revenue, the leading digital businesses are ranked Google, China Mobile, Bloomberg, Reed Elsevier, and Apple.