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WHAT'S NEXT?: Online retailing will be one of the fastest growing channels between 2015 and 2019 as individuals do not have much time for leisure and seek convenience. Entertainment will continue to shift away from traditional broadcast media and print to reality augmented and deeply personalised content. The occupations with the largest new employment growth will be managers, professional and technical jobs, and caring and leisure occupations. Many middle-class professionals will be outsourced to machines within the next few decades leaving workers with more leisure time than they have ever experienced.

• [New] Computer applications for BCI might be divided into three broad categories - programs for communication, tools for functional control, and entertainment applications. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Edema control applications are projected to expand at a CAGR of approximately 5.0% through 2033, driven by increasing orthopedic treatments, physiotherapy procedures, and sports rehabilitation needs. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Generative AI has crept into a variety of corners of the entertainment business in 2026, spooking many creatives who worry what it could mean for their jobs. Business Insider
• [New] Esports Recognition as Official Sport: India's formal recognition of esports provides regulatory clarity and institutional support, unlocking new sponsorship, education, and competitive pathway opportunities for platforms. IMARC Group
• [New] Digital entertainment will remain a permanent and expanding feature of consumer demand well into the next decade. MarketForces Africa
• [New] The global entertainment and media industry reached US$ 3 trillion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 3.5 trillion by 2029, growth driven substantially by digital content consumption across emerging markets. MarketForces Africa
• [New] MLB All-Star Week is expected to bring major visitor traffic into Philadelphia, creating strong opportunities for tourism brands to activate around hotels, sports districts, nightlife corridors, and fan experiences. Carvertise
• [New] Fantasy sports app development in 2026 is a genuine business opportunity with a well-defined technology path and proven monetization models. Msm Coretech Blog
• [New] The federal government announced $50 million over five years to support the hosting of sporting events in Canada, with funding tied to legacy projects that support communities and grassroots sport after events conclude. BLG
• The sports industry sees key opportunities in 2026 with AI enhancing fan engagement and media solutions, increasing interest in women's sports, and the evolving media rights landscape. GlobeNewswire
• In practical terms, Sports Industry 5.0 will see training facilities powered by smart, green technologies, broadcasting that connects global audiences ethically, and stadiums operating as net-zero energy systems. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Sports betting is the long game - state-level regulation is advancing, and operators establishing brand presence through fantasy sports in 2026 will have a significant advantage when sports betting regulation crystallises at central or state level. Source Code Lab
• 45% of Americans plan to take a summer vacation with a stay in paid lodging - the lowest figure in six years. Yahoo Travel
• With heat set to build further across England and Wales on bank holiday Monday it looks increasingly likely that a new all-time UK May temperature record will be set. BBC Weather
• The global sports technology sector growing at over 17% CAGR, is reinforcing adoption of smart and connected golf equipment, creating new revenue opportunities for manufacturers worldwide. Persistence Market Research
• With global revenues projected to surpass $3 trillion by 2026, the Media & Entertainment industry is not evolving - it is being structurally redefined. TO THE NEW
• India is emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets, expected to reach $2.3 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of over 20%, making it a major region for fantasy sports app development. Code Brew Labs
• The convergence of AI, cloud computing, and multimedia technology will redefine content localization, making AI dubbing an indispensable component of global media and entertainment industries by 2033. Verified Market Reports
• In the United States alone, industry forecasts expect online sports-betting handle to exceed $210 billion by 2026, amid further state-level legalization and tighter media integrations. PMG

Last updated: 10 June 2026