Research has found that the vast majority of vinyl purchases are made by self-professed super-fans of the medium. This suggests that its resurgence is being driven by a niche group, rather than by music consumers en masse who are motivated by nostalgia, as previously believed.

While many high street shops are floundering, the number of independent bookstores in the UK has grown for the third consecutive year. An increasing desire among consumers for human connection and nostalgic escapism from the digital world have given indie bookshops a boost.

Will Disney+ steal Netflix’s throne? How do water-cooler moments impact platform choices? Are podcasts a threat to radio? And will shorter content reshape streaming habits? In this part of the 2020 Expert Outlook, we speak to four experts about how people are being informed and entertained.

Tapping into older gamers’ nostalgia, and younger gamers’ curiosity, the Playstation Classic is a nostalgic leap back in time for gamers. The latest Sony release comes at a time when more and more older generation consoles are getting a reboot, reacting to gamers’ nostalgia for simpler times.