Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications 2025-2029

Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Outlook in Italy 2025-2029

Unleashing agility in a rapidly changing world

60.8 €bn

EM&T total revenues in 2029

+3.1%

24-29 CAGR for EM&T total revenues

38.8 €bn

Consumer spending in 2024

13.4 €bn

Advertising revenues in 2024

Content and digital driving EM&T

Italy’s Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications (EM&T) market is entering a phase of renewed stability, despite global macroeconomic uncertainty. Telecommunications play a pivotal role, driving consumer engagement and enabling broader digital transformation, while growth is increasingly driven by the digital component, as the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence compels companies to rethink business models, streamline operations, and meet evolving consumer expectations. In this evolving landscape, quality content stands out as a strategic asset and key differentiator.

 
 

The 14 segments in scope

Cinema, Music, radio and podcasts, Video, Online gambling, Magazine publishing, Newspaper publishing, Books, Business-to-business (B2B), Out-of-Home advertising (OOH), Internet advertising, Video games and esports, Generative AI, Mixed reality, Telecommunications

4 “pills” to thrive in today’s and tomorrow’s EM&T industry:

Reimagine your business model through AI-powered transformation and digital acceleration

Position quality content as a core driver of engagement, trust, and long-term value

Strengthen market leadership through strategic partnerships, consolidation, and scale

Unlock growth through unified media strategies and format innovation

Revenues per segment (CAGR%), 2024-2029

EM&T 2025-2029

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Maria Teresa Capobianco

Partner | Advisory e Technology, Media and Telecom Leader, PwC Italy

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