OVERVIEW: THE WORLD’S ENTERTAINMENT TV HITS OF RECENT MONTHS

18. 1. 2022 Once again, we chart the TV formats that are achieving high ratings abroad. We offer an overview of developments for last year’s November and December. Television in international markets is successfully reviving entertainment shows from the past. Physically demanding competitions or reality shows with celebrities are also thriving. In streaming, queer dating is scoring. Here’s… Continue reading OVERVIEW: THE WORLD’S ENTERTAINMENT TV HITS OF RECENT MONTHS

THE PANDEMIC AND CONNECTED TV MEAN THE POOL OF TV ADVERTISERS IS MORE DIVERSE

6. 1. 2022 TV is not only for big advertisers and now has a more diverse advertiser set – and that transition accelerated because of the pandemic, Katie Coteman, Vice President, Advertising and Partnerships at Discovery told The Future of TV Advertising Global in London last month. “Some of the bigger traditional advertisers were pulling away [from TV… Continue reading THE PANDEMIC AND CONNECTED TV MEAN THE POOL OF TV ADVERTISERS IS MORE DIVERSE

STREAMING’S FUTURE MAY LOOK LIKE CABLE, ACCENTURE SAYS

4. 1. 2022 A new report from Accenture said consumers are complaining about streaming getting to be more like cable and, ironically, that cable operators are among the potential aggregators that could solve some of the issues facing the industry. According to Accenture’s survey, consumers feel they’re paying a lot for content they never watch and they’re not… Continue reading STREAMING’S FUTURE MAY LOOK LIKE CABLE, ACCENTURE SAYS

THE FUTURE OF CTV: IDENTITY, ENGAGEMENT AND AVOD

4. 1. 2022 Viewers are switching up how they watch their favorite shows. 2021 was a record year for CTV. Now, at least one CTV device can be found in over 80% of American homes, and CTV ad budgets are expected to double by 2026, according to GroupM’s most recent industry forecast. But the key to unlocking those ad dollars lies… Continue reading THE FUTURE OF CTV: IDENTITY, ENGAGEMENT AND AVOD

DESPITE RIVALS, NETFLIX RETAINS ITS STREAMING DOMINANCE

3. 1. 2022 Future prognostications with regard to streaming platforms might not be the best exercise. Maybe we should look at the past — the recent past. In late 2019, Disney+ and Apple TV launched — followed quickly by WarnerMedia’s HBO Max, NBCUniversal’s Peacock, ViacomCBS’ Paramount+, and Discovery’s discovery+. They dove headlong into the premium streaming space to… Continue reading DESPITE RIVALS, NETFLIX RETAINS ITS STREAMING DOMINANCE

2022 NEW YEAR’S PREDICTIONS FOR GAMING, TV, ADVERTISING AND DIGITAL MEDIA

31. 12. 2021 As we near the end of 2021 it is time to look back at my predictions for 2021 and see how I did. In 2020 I gave myself a B (3.25 out of 4) and you can read my 2020 predictions and self evaluation here. You can read my self-grading for 2021 for each prediction… Continue reading 2022 NEW YEAR’S PREDICTIONS FOR GAMING, TV, ADVERTISING AND DIGITAL MEDIA

MEDIA 2021: VIDEO AND AUDIO ON DEMAND, DIGITALISATION AND PAYWALL

30. 12. 2021 Ongoing efforts to impose a charge on online content, boosting the offering of content on demand or new thematic TV and radio stations. Here is the recapitulation of events in the media market in 2021. Ongoing efforts to impose a charge on online content, boosting the offering of content on demand, new thematic TV and… Continue reading MEDIA 2021: VIDEO AND AUDIO ON DEMAND, DIGITALISATION AND PAYWALL

DIGITAL AD DOLLARS SHIFT TO CTV – AND OTHER 2022 PREDICTIONS

29. 12. 2021 This being prime predictions season, I thought we’d end 2021 with a few offered by executives at some of the ad-tech and measurement firms on the front lines. The comments have been edited for flow and length purposes. John Hamilton, CEO, TVDataNow: Growth in CTV ad spend in 2022 will come in large part from money shifting… Continue reading DIGITAL AD DOLLARS SHIFT TO CTV – AND OTHER 2022 PREDICTIONS

MORE AND MORE CZECHS ARE WATCHING PAID STREAMS, BUT NOT EVERYONE IS PAYING FOR THEM

20. 12. 2021 Although more and more Czechs are using paid streaming services, not all people are actually paying for the content, notes Erika Luzsicza. The coronavirus pandemic and its associated lockdowns have taught Czechs to use streaming services. There were 1.3 million people over the age of 16 watching paid services like Netflix, HBO GO and others… Continue reading MORE AND MORE CZECHS ARE WATCHING PAID STREAMS, BUT NOT EVERYONE IS PAYING FOR THEM

ANALYSIS: SVODS DRIVE CONTENT INTERNATIONALISATION

12. 12. 2021 Analysis from Ampere focuses on changes in the country of origin of the most popular titles on the SVoD platforms. Historically, US content has tended to dominate on the global stage, while in individual countries, local content has often held the balance of power. But this is beginning to change. In 2017, 15 per cent… Continue reading ANALYSIS: SVODS DRIVE CONTENT INTERNATIONALISATION

ANALYSIS: VOD ALREADY ACCOUNTS FOR A THIRD OF REVENUES IN THE EUROPEAN MARKET

1. 12. 2021 Online video is becoming a significant part of the financing of the audiovisual sector in Europe. According to Ampere Analysis, it accounts for 30 % of total revenues. Online video (video-on-demand, VOD) is now the main element driving the European media economy. The size of the European audiovisual market is estimated at €142 billion this… Continue reading ANALYSIS: VOD ALREADY ACCOUNTS FOR A THIRD OF REVENUES IN THE EUROPEAN MARKET

CHILDREN WATCH TV MORE OFTEN THAN YOUNG PEOPLE, WHO PREFER SOCIAL MEDIA

26. 11. 2021 While watching TV is one of the most frequent media activities for children under 14, it is much less frequent among 15-19 year olds. They spend more time watching movies on electronic devices and especially on social media. The most commonly used device for media activities among children is the mobile phone. It is used… Continue reading CHILDREN WATCH TV MORE OFTEN THAN YOUNG PEOPLE, WHO PREFER SOCIAL MEDIA

UK STUDY: SMART TV RECOMMENDATIONS KEY TO CONTENT DISCOVERY

18. 11. 2021 More than half (56 per cent) of adults with a connected TV (CTV)  surveyed in the EU5, and 59 per cent of those in UK, said they were willing to watch ads on TV in exchange for free content in response to the rising costs of streaming subscriptions, reveals a consumer study commissioned by Samsung… Continue reading UK STUDY: SMART TV RECOMMENDATIONS KEY TO CONTENT DISCOVERY

TV IS WATCHED MAINLY LIVE, IN DIGITAL ON DEMAND

16. 11. 2021 Live TV viewing remains the strongest type of linear TV viewing. TV content in the digital environment is watched most often on demand. Most TV viewing in the linear TV broadcasting is live, i.e. occurs at the time scheduled for individual programmes. According to the data from the official measurement of ATO-Nielsen Admosphere, live TV… Continue reading TV IS WATCHED MAINLY LIVE, IN DIGITAL ON DEMAND

OVERVIEW: REALITY & ENTERTAINMENT TV FORMATS THAT ARE IN ABROAD

15. 11. 2021 A reality show with celebrities or a competition of model railway masters. Here is an overview of the most watched reality and entertainment TV formats abroad Globally, the current autumn TV season is still dominated by The Masked Singer. It is the most watched format on important markets – in the USA, Germany or the Netherlands.… Continue reading OVERVIEW: REALITY & ENTERTAINMENT TV FORMATS THAT ARE IN ABROAD

WHAT WILL THE VIDEO MARKET LOOK LIKE IN 2022?

9. 11. 2021 The latest edition of TV Key Facts is titled ‘Restart.’ We are in the midst of a shift to a new era where media, consumers and brands are building the world of tomorrow together, combining the best of innovation with sustainable and responsible practices. The TV Key Facts report assembles trends, research and data to… Continue reading WHAT WILL THE VIDEO MARKET LOOK LIKE IN 2022?

PRIMA PREPARING PAID VIDEO LIBRARY TO MAKE NEW SPACE FOR ADVERTISING

2. 11. 2021 Prima, the second largest commercial TV in the Czech Republic, prepares its paid on-line video library through which it will seek to address more viewers and offer more ad space to its advertisers. It is partly inspired by Netflix’s success. The number of its subscribers, including the Czech Republic, was growing during the pandemic. It… Continue reading PRIMA PREPARING PAID VIDEO LIBRARY TO MAKE NEW SPACE FOR ADVERTISING

THE SHARE OF SMART TVS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC TRIPLED IN FOUR YEARS

17. 10. 2021 The share of smart TVs connected to the internet has tripled over the last four years. At present, they are used by more than a third of Czech households, shows Philips statistics. The share of smart TVs connected to the internet has tripled over the last four years and they are used by more than a third… Continue reading THE SHARE OF SMART TVS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC TRIPLED IN FOUR YEARS