Core Insights - PwC predicts that the value of the media, internet, and entertainment sectors in Ireland will reach €7.5 billion by 2029, growing from the current €6.4 billion at an annual growth rate of 3.3% over the next four years [2] Internet Services - Internet services revenue is expected to grow from €2.6 billion to €3.1 billion by 2029, with an annual growth rate of 2.5%, which is lower than the global average of 2.8% [2] - The number of fixed broadband users is projected to increase by 5.7% in 2024, reaching 1.9 million, and is expected to grow at an annual rate of 5% to 2.4 million by 2030 [2] Mobile Services - Mobile services revenue is anticipated to grow at an annual rate of 3.4%, reaching €1.7 billion by 2029 [2] Internet Advertising - Internet advertising in Ireland is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%, with revenues reaching €1.8 billion by 2029 [2] Music and Broadcasting - Total revenue from music and broadcasting is projected to grow at a lower CAGR of 2.2%, reaching €517 million by 2029 [2] Newspapers - Total revenue from newspapers is expected to decline at an average annual rate of 5.3%, dropping from €300 million to €228 million by 2029, which is higher than the global average decline of 2% [2] Video on Demand - Video on demand (VOD) revenue is expected to grow nearly 7% annually, reaching €309 million by 2029 [2] Film Industry - The film revenue in Ireland is projected to grow at a rate of 4.7%, surpassing the global average, and is expected to reach €126 million by 2029 [2] Industry Resilience - Despite broader economic uncertainties and a slowdown in consumer spending, the Irish media and entertainment industry continues to show stable growth and resilience [2]

Group 1 - The Trump Organization has launched a $499 "Trump Phone" and a mobile service plan, sparking debates over its commercial viability and ethical implications [1][2] - The phone, which features a gold design and the American flag, runs on the Android operating system, while the mobile plan costs $47.45 per month, intended as a tribute to Trump's presidential terms [1][2] - The initiative aims to align with Trump's policies of "revitalizing American manufacturing" and creating jobs, with claims of surpassing competitors in the industry [1] Group 2 - Experts express skepticism about the feasibility of producing the "Trump Phone" in the U.S., citing a lack of necessary high-tech supply chains and production capabilities [2] - The mobile service plan is criticized for its lack of competitiveness, as similar plans from major U.S. carriers are priced between $25 and $30 per month [2] - Concerns about corruption and conflicts of interest are raised, highlighting that Trump's business ventures continue to thrive, generating significant income during his presidency, which is unprecedented in U.S. political history [2]