The Entertainment Industry is continuously changing and adopting new trends to provide a frictionless experience to customers. This industry is embracing new innovation and technologies to better meet consumer demands. The entertainment industry is often the most proactive one in enhancing itself for the digital shifts of tomorrow and 2020 is no different.
One thing which is constant is change. 2020 is the year of change. Due to the pandemic, the demand in this industry is continuously increasing. The demand side is the viewers, you, and us. We are the ones who create the demand. There are various media and entertainment industry trends in 2020. These trends include The rise of the online streaming platform, The emergence of new data models and advanced algorithms, and ad-supported video.
Check out these companies in the entertainment industry to see whether they are following the above-mentioned trends or not:
Genius Brands International Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS)
Genius Brands International Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS) shares were trading up 2.14% at $1.43 at the time of writing on Thursday. Genius Brands International Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS) share price went from a low point around $0.05 to briefly over $11.73 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $1.43. GNUS market cap has remained high, hitting $288.56M at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 50.
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Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA)
Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) last closed at $45.11, in a 52-week range of $31.70 to $47.74. New Video Marketplace Report from FreeWheel Shows Ad Views in 1H2020 Grew Over 32% compared to the same time last year. Analysts have a consensus price target of $51.32. Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) market cap has remained high, hitting $208.13 billion at the time of writing.
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (NYSE: AMC)
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (NYSE: AMC) stock drop by -6.08% to $2.78 after Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s Screen Media to Bring ‘The Outpost’ Back to Theaters for Special Veterans Day Screenings. The most recent rating by B. Riley Securities, on October 12, 2020, is at a Neutral. AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) market cap has remained high, hitting $310.66 Million at the time of writing.
Cinemark Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CNK)
Cinemark Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CNK) fall -2.36% after losing more than -$0.19 on Thursday. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s Screen Media to Bring ‘The Outpost’ Back to Theaters for Special Veterans Day Screenings. Cinemark Holdings Inc. (CNK) market cap has remained high, hitting $963.45 Million at the time of writing.
fuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO)
fuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 15.77%. fuboTV Inc. (FUBO) revealed the closing of its previously announced public offering of 18,300,000 shares of its common stock at the public offering price of $10.00 per share pursuant to an effective Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Roku Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU)
Roku Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) fall -2.82% after losing more than -$6.58 on Thursday. Roku Issues Statement in MV3 Partners LLC Case. Roku Inc. (ROKU) has announced earlier that it is scheduled to announce the 2020 third-quarter earning on November 5, 2020.
Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ: DISCA)
Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ: DISCA) last closed at $20.97, in a 52-week range of $17.12 to $33.65. Analysts have a consensus price target of $24.57. Discovery Inc. (DISCA) revealed it has expanded relationship with Discovery in support of its leading real life entertainment streaming service, dplay platform, to maximise programmatic advertising capabilities.
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS)
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) shares headed rising, higher as much as 0.61%. The most recent rating by Loop Capital, on October 13, 2020, is at a Buy. The Walt Disney Company (DIS) share price went from a low point around $79.07 to briefly over $153.41 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $127.31. DIS market cap has remained high, hitting $226.67 billion at the time of writing.
ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC)
ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC) last closed at $27.83, in a 52-week range of $10.10 to $43.04. Analysts have a consensus price target of $27.54. ViacomCBS Inc. (VIAC) has moved up 174.46% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -35.59% from its 52-weeks high. VIAC market cap has remained high, hitting $17.65 billion at the time of writing.
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX)
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock soar by 0.09% to $541.94. The most recent rating by Canaccord Genuity, on October 15, 2020, is at a Buy. Netflix Inc. (NFLX) share price went from a low point around $265.80 to briefly over $575.37 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $544.65. NFLX market cap has remained high, hitting $235.61 billion at the time of writing.
