: Extensive analysis on the impact of AI on film, TV, and music . Recent reports focus on AI Training, Consent & Content , as well as the technical and ethical challenges of Celebrity Deepfakes & Digital Replicas.
Beyond specific tech, Variety provides high-level commentary on how these technologies affect business operations: Top Media & Tech Trends: A 2023 Special Report - Variety
: Analysis of the $26 billion global market for mobile-based vertical content and how algorithms are rewriting the rules of storytelling. Strategic Industry Insights technology - Variety international
: A data-driven exploration of how streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon are reallocating resources globally , focusing on regional production trends in Europe, APAC, and South Korea.
Variety's deep-dive content is organized into "Special Reports" that tackle long-term industry shifts: : Extensive analysis on the impact of AI
: Recurring reports like the Media & Tech Trend Tracker analyze the financial health and debt levels of "Big Tech" players including Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft as they compete for consumer attention.
Variety covers the intersection of media and technology primarily through the Variety Intelligence Platform (VIP+) , which provides data-driven research and "deep content" that goes beyond standard industry headlines. This platform, now integrated with Luminate Intelligence , offers specialized reports on how tech innovations—ranging from generative AI to streaming infrastructure—reshaped the global entertainment landscape. Key Special Reports and Research Areas Strategic Industry Insights : A data-driven exploration of
: Deep content on Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) , highlighting the rise of single-IP channels and the shift away from traditional subscription models.
