Traditional media in the Netherlands - statistics & facts
Expenses in the Dutch entertainment & media (E&M) sector have traditionally been higher for non-digital industries than for digital industries. In 2019, expenses for 鈥渙ld school鈥 media were expected decline further to 5.8 billion euros, whereas their digital counterparts would grow to roughly four billion euros. When looking at financial statements from different media players in the Netherlands, however, once can see two things. First, the Netherlands' media landscape is relatively concentrated, with some specific brands dominating their segment. Second, Google, Facebook and Netflix already have an impact. Their exact market size in the country is hard to estimate, however. Facebook Netherlands BV, for example, submits their figures to the parent company, which are then used as part of their financial reporting. Nonetheless, the Netherlands seems significantly digitalized as the Dutch population uses online media increasingly more often than linear TV or printed newspapers. What are the effects of this digital development on "old school" media in the Netherlands?
