Broadcast Automation Software Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The broadcast automation software market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.13 billion in 2024 to $2.59 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing complexity in broadcast media planning, increase in the adoption of cloud-based solutions, increasing demand for smart devices, increased need for operational efficiency and cost reduction, rising demand for personalized content and audience engagement.

The broadcast automation software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.18 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising popularity of multimedia streaming applications, growing demand for seamless broadcasting in single channel environments, increasing demand for automation in broadcasting and entertainment industries, increasing demand for high-quality content, increasing investments in broadcasting infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include technology advancements, cloud-based solutions in broadcasting, integration of AI and machine learning, emergence of personalized and interactive content experiences, shift towards IP-based and remote production workflows.

The surging popularity of multimedia streaming applications is poised to drive the expansion of the broadcast automation software market in the foreseeable future. Multimedia streaming entails the delivery of compressed video or audio content over the Internet, enabling immediate playback without the need for downloading. This growth is fueled by various factors, including widespread smartphone, tablet, and smart TV adoption, robust high-speed internet availability, and escalating demand for on-demand content. Broadcast automation software emerges as a vital component in simplifying content management for media streaming platforms, facilitating tasks such as content ingestion, transcoding, and delivery across diverse devices and networks. Moreover, broadcast automation software ensures seamless multimedia content transmission by automating precise broadcast media planning tasks. Recent data from Netflix Inc. underscores this trend, with paying subscribers reaching 231 million by the first quarter of 2023, up from 223 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, highlighting the pivotal role of multimedia streaming applications in propelling the growth of the broadcast automation software market.

Key players in the broadcast automation software market are prioritizing advanced technological solutions, such as radio automation software, to enhance broadcasting efficiency and effectiveness. Radio automation software represents a transformative tool in the radio broadcasting sector, automating essential tasks necessary for radio station operations. For example, in March 2023, Aiir, a US-based IT service management company catering to broadcast radio stations, introduced PlayoutONE version 5, a radio automation software geared towards enhancing speed, efficiency, and user productivity. This latest iteration features notable improvements to WebVT, enabling broadcasters to conduct broadcasts from any location using only a web browser. The update enhances the broadcasting experience by reducing latency and enhancing audio quality. PlayoutONE V5, offered as a complimentary update for existing customers, caters to broadcasters worldwide, catering to individual broadcasters and broadcast stations alike, underlining the commitment to advancing broadcasting technology for global audiences.

In November 2023, Symphony Technology Group, a US-based private equity firm specializing in data, software, and analytics, successfully acquired Avid Technology Inc. for $1.4 billion. This strategic acquisition positions Avid to attain the necessary speed of innovation, scale, and performance to sustain its leadership in the industry, with a profound focus on innovation and delivering customer value. Additionally, the acquisition aims to expedite Avid's growth in the broadcast automation software market. Avid Technology Inc., headquartered in the US, is a technology multimedia company offering a comprehensive media workflow management solution, including broadcast automation functionalities.

Major companies operating in the broadcast automation software market are Belden Incorporated, Harmonic Inc., Grass Valley, Avid Technology, Evertz Microsystems, Ross Video, Amagi Corporation, Imagine Communications, Visualization in Real-Time (Vizrt), Snell Limited, Dayang Technology Development Inc., Dalet Digital Media Systems, Bitcentral Inc., Video Stream Networks (VSN), Automated Video Editing (Aveco), Pebble Beach Systems, BroadStream Solutions, ENCO Systems Inc., Cinegy GmbH, Pixel Power Ltd., Florical Systems, PlayBox Technology, OASYS Automated Playout, Orad Hi-Tec Systems.

North America was the largest region in the broadcast automation software market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the broadcast automation software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the broadcast automation software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The broadcast automation software market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as content management, playout automation, live event management, monitoring and control, and multi-channel management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Broadcast automation software is a suite of tools meticulously crafted to streamline broadcasting operations across diverse platforms and databases. It optimizes workflows, augments flexibility, and ensures seamless integration with IT environments and video server solutions. By reducing manual intervention and enhancing efficiency, it elevates the overall broadcasting experience for both broadcasters and viewers alike.

The primary classifications of broadcast automation software products include web-based and hybrid solutions. Web-based software facilitates radio broadcasters in uploading and storing pre-recorded content on computer hard disks or cloud-based platforms, enabling direct broadcasting from the designated computer. These solutions encompass software and services tailored for various applications, including entertainment, healthcare, education, government, and others.

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