CHANGES IN VOD: MAX INNOVATES, CNN PLANS RETURN TO STREAMING

20. 2. 2025 Early 2025 saw more visual innovations in streaming services, but some more significant changes have also taken place. Here’s an overview of them. In early 2025, the Max streaming service is undergoing major visual changes to improve the user experience. One of the major new features is an updated navigation menu that moves content like… Continue reading CHANGES IN VOD: MAX INNOVATES, CNN PLANS RETURN TO STREAMING

BRITISH SENSE OF HUMOUR DRAWS YOUNG EUROPEANS TO UK SHOWS AND FILMS

18. 2. 2025 The ‘unique’ and ‘ironic’ British sense of humour is a key reason why young Europeans watch UK-made television shows and films, according to new research from King’s College London. Screen Encounters with Britain explored how streaming services, like Netflix and Prime Video, influence the ways young European audiences find and consume British screen media. The… Continue reading BRITISH SENSE OF HUMOUR DRAWS YOUNG EUROPEANS TO UK SHOWS AND FILMS

WHAT SPORTS CAN TEACH US ABOUT CO-VIEWING ON TV

17. 2. 2025 Also known as the “Big Game” in the U.S., the Super Bowl is typically one of the most viewed TV moments. In fact, in 2024 Super Bowl LVIII, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, had the largest TV audience for a single-network telecast. It’s also a sports event that audiences will… Continue reading WHAT SPORTS CAN TEACH US ABOUT CO-VIEWING ON TV

LINEAR TV STILL OUTPERFORMS STREAMING AND OTT IN EUROPE

16. 2. 2025 Despite the growth in digital video content viewership, linear TV is holding on as the main source for watching video content on the European continent. Linear TV remains the largest source of video content in Western Europe, despite a gradual decline in minutes watched. This is according to analysis of OTT & Video and TV… Continue reading LINEAR TV STILL OUTPERFORMS STREAMING AND OTT IN EUROPE

MAJOR U.S. MVPDS AGREE ON DEFINITIONS FOR KEY MULTISCREEN TV ADVERTISING TERMS

14. 2. 2025 The agreement on terminology and how it is used will help simplify buying and selling of ads. At a time when major changes in the media landscape have transformed multiplatform advertising, a larger group of MVPDs have come together to offer some unified guidance on Multiscreen TV Advertising Terminology. The effort is important because commonly… Continue reading MAJOR U.S. MVPDS AGREE ON DEFINITIONS FOR KEY MULTISCREEN TV ADVERTISING TERMS

THE COOLEST VALENTINE’S DAY ADVERTISEMENTS: OUR FAVOURITE PICKS

14. 2. 2025 Valentine’s Day sparks lots of creative energy in the advertising world. And why not? It’s a prime chance to showcase sweet gestures, heartfelt stories, and sometimes a humorous spin on romance. Over the years, campaigns have ranged from tear-jerking mini-movies to eye-catching stunts—sometimes bold, sometimes subtle, but always trying to channel the spirit of Cupid’s… Continue reading THE COOLEST VALENTINE’S DAY ADVERTISEMENTS: OUR FAVOURITE PICKS

KANTAR SAYS AD TIERS RESHAPING STREAMING MARKET

13. 2. 2025 Data and analytics company Kantar says there’s a growing consumer preference for ad-supported streaming. The latest study, from Kantar’s Worldpanel division, covers Q4 2024. It was a period when 35% of new video on demand subscribers opted for paid ad-supported models, a substantial increase from 21% the year before, helped by the removal of some… Continue reading KANTAR SAYS AD TIERS RESHAPING STREAMING MARKET

STUDY EU: TV DOMINATES VIDEO IN EUROPE

12. 2. 2025 TV still dominates video in Europe, but viewing time in key markets drops by 30 to 55mn over 5 years. Linear TV is pursuing a slow decline, both in terms of viewing time and revenue generated, in the most advanced media markets worldwide. In Western Europe, it is still nonetheless the largest audience driver for… Continue reading STUDY EU: TV DOMINATES VIDEO IN EUROPE

STUDY USA: VALENTINE’S DAY 2025: CONSUMERS EXPECTED TO SPEND BILLIONS

11. 2. 2025 U.S. consumers are projected to spend a record-breaking $27.5 billion for Valentine’s Day in 2025. Jewelry, a night out, and flowers top the list of most popular gifts. Retailers are anticipating a boost, especially with the holiday falling on a Friday this year. Valentine’s Day is just days away, and Americans are preparing to spend… Continue reading STUDY USA: VALENTINE’S DAY 2025: CONSUMERS EXPECTED TO SPEND BILLIONS

SUPER BOWL 59 IS THE MOST-WATCHED GAME IN HISTORY WITH 127.7 MILLION VIEWERS, ACCORDING TO FOX

11. 2. 2025 The Eagles knocked off the Chiefs and Fox set a record for viewership. On Monday, Fox reported that Super Bowl 59 was watched by an average of 126 million viewers. Those numbers come from Fox’s projections, including Nielsen’s quick national stats and Tubi/NFL’s first-page analysis. Fox updated its Super Bowl viewership numbers on Tuesday, announcing that… Continue reading SUPER BOWL 59 IS THE MOST-WATCHED GAME IN HISTORY WITH 127.7 MILLION VIEWERS, ACCORDING TO FOX

WHO ‘WON’ THE ADVERTISING SUPER BOWL? IT DEPENDS

10. 2. 2025 Budweiser, Lay’s, T-Mobile and Nike could all claim to have “won” the advertising Super Bowl – depending on who you ask and what was being measured. These were winning brands according to some Monday morning post-game analyses. The Super Bowl is a blue-chip advertising occasion as brands can reach what is far and away the… Continue reading WHO ‘WON’ THE ADVERTISING SUPER BOWL? IT DEPENDS

A CAROUSEL OF MONEY CALLED THE SUPER BOWL. THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR A SEAT, MILLIONS FOR ADS

9. 2. 2025 The final game in American football, the famous Super Bowl is probably the most watched sports game ever. And the price of advertising matches it. But famous artists performing at halftime get nothing. America’s biggest sporting event of the year – the Super Bowl – takes place on February 9. The Philadelphia Eagles face the… Continue reading A CAROUSEL OF MONEY CALLED THE SUPER BOWL. THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR A SEAT, MILLIONS FOR ADS

BEING INSPIRED BY PRODUCTS ON TV WILL DRIVE MOST US VIEWERS TO ACT

8. 2. 2025 After being inspired by something they saw on TV, almost three-fourths of US viewers (71.5%) either searched online to consider purchasing it, purchased it, or both, according to an August 2024 survey from Shopsense AI and EMARKETER. Beyond the chart: Shoppable TV is growing as a commerce platform, as evidenced by Fox-owned streaming service Tubi… Continue reading BEING INSPIRED BY PRODUCTS ON TV WILL DRIVE MOST US VIEWERS TO ACT

STUDY USA: PARKS ASSOCIATES: 46% OF US INTERNET HOUSEHOLDS ARE CORD CUTTERS; 12% CORD NEVERS

8. 2. 2025 Parks Associates’ latest research from its Video Services Consumer Insights Dashboard reports 56 million (46%) US internet households are Cord Cutters, which illustrates the dominance of streaming video services. Additionally, 12% of US internet households are Cord Nevers, who have never subscribed to any sort of traditional pay-TV.  The Dashboard research service tracks adoption trends and… Continue reading STUDY USA: PARKS ASSOCIATES: 46% OF US INTERNET HOUSEHOLDS ARE CORD CUTTERS; 12% CORD NEVERS

STUDIE USA: STREAMING, LINEAR TV SET NEW VIEWING RECORDS

7. 2. 2025 Streaming was up by 56% in the second half of 2024 but traditional TV also grew by 8%, highlighting the importance of live events. New data from Samba TV shows, as expected, that time spent streaming continues to grow at a rapid pace, growing year-over-year by 56% in the second half of 2024. Meanwhile, linear… Continue reading STUDIE USA: STREAMING, LINEAR TV SET NEW VIEWING RECORDS

REPORT: 56% OF SUPER BOWL LIX VIEWERS EXPECTED TO STREAM EVENT

7. 2. 2025 With the upcoming Super Bowl LIX, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles from the Superdome in New Orleans, again expected to dominate broadcast television viewing, new data suggests streamers will be a big part of the audience. About 56% of total Super Bowl viewers — approximately 67 million people — expected to also stream… Continue reading REPORT: 56% OF SUPER BOWL LIX VIEWERS EXPECTED TO STREAM EVENT

SUPER BOWL LIX: HUMOUR DOMINATES CREATIVE STRATEGIES

6. 2. 2025 Humor and positivity are set to be major themes among this year’s Super Bowl spots, based on analysis of various ads released ahead of the NFL season-closer by DAIVID, an ad-testing platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to measure creative effectiveness. The Super Bowl is a blue-chip advertising occasion that reaches millions of viewers. Interest… Continue reading SUPER BOWL LIX: HUMOUR DOMINATES CREATIVE STRATEGIES

5 WAYS BRANDS CAN TAP INTO SUPER BOWL HYPE WITHOUT BUYING A TV SPOT

6. 2. 2025 The Super Bowl remains the most expensive and high-profile advertising event of the year, with national TV spots commanding upwards of $8 million—before production costs. But in an era of fragmented attention spans and evolving viewing habits, brands don’t need a seven-figure ad buy to capitalize on Super Bowl buzz. Below, five industry experts shared their… Continue reading 5 WAYS BRANDS CAN TAP INTO SUPER BOWL HYPE WITHOUT BUYING A TV SPOT