Research Methodology – Stock Images and Videos Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Stock Images and Videos Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the Stock Images and Videos Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
1 Factors considered while calculating market size and share:
- Number of active users or subscribers of stock images and videos platforms.
- Revenue generated from subscriptions and license fees.
- Number of stock images and videos uploaded and downloaded.
- The pricing strategy and business model of different firms.
- Market competition and number of players in the market.
- Market expansion into new geographical regions.
2 Key Market Indicators:
- Market value and revenue growth rate of the stock images and videos market.
- Number of new users or subscribers of stock images and videos platforms.
- The annual number of stock images and videos uploaded and downloaded.
- Growth and penetration rate in different regions or countries.
- Increase in the amount businesses spend on digital marketing and advertising.
- Number of professional photographers and content creators in the market.
3 Growth Trends:
- Rise in the usage of stock images and videos for digital marketing and advertising.
- Increasing digitalization and internet penetration driving the demand of stock images and videos.
- Emergence of AI and machine learning in sorting and categorizing images and videos.
- Increasing demand for high-quality and royalty-free images and videos.
- Growth trend towards more authentic and diverse stock images and videos.
- Increased usage of user-generated content.
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Stock Images and Videos Market. Key inputs include:
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the Stock Images and Videos Market
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights
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