EU STUDY: CTV USE HITS 86% AS VIEWING GROWS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE

4. 10. 2024 In Europe, 86% of consumers are now watching connected TV (CTV) — a six percentage point increase from 2022. That is according to the latest study from CTV advertising company ShowHeroes Group in collaboration with performance marketing agency Kinesso. Its survey covered six markets in Europe. UK CTV viewing penetration was 91%, the second-highest among European… Continue reading EU STUDY: CTV USE HITS 86% AS VIEWING GROWS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE



TELEVISION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CHANNEL IN THE VIDEO UNIVERSE

9. 8. 2024 At the Screenforce Day conference in Zurich earlier this summer, Screenforce Switzerland presented a new study Die Welt der Screens, which focused on the analysis of the devices and channels that viewers in Switzerland use to consume video content. The conclusions of the study are clear. The most used device for watching all TV content… Continue reading TELEVISION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CHANNEL IN THE VIDEO UNIVERSE



MALTE HILDEBRANDT, SCREENFORCE MD: “TELEVISION IS MORE THAN JUST AN ALGORITHM”

3. 8. 2024 Screenforce Managing Director, Malte Hildebrandt, does not want to leave the interpretation of information to social media. In an interview with HORIZONT, he explains that the initiative of TV marketers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland carries a great social responsibility on its shoulders. We are in a turbulent period, and it is evident on the… Continue reading MALTE HILDEBRANDT, SCREENFORCE MD: “TELEVISION IS MORE THAN JUST AN ALGORITHM”



STUDY UK: TRUST IN ADVERTISING IS ON THE RISE

19. 6. 2024 For the first time in a decade, advertising is no longer the UK’s least trusted industry, as new research* from advertising industry think tank Credos shows it overtaking government and media. Dan Wilks, Director of Credos, outlines three reasons why trust is so important: “Firstly, when it comes to results, trust in brands and trust… Continue reading STUDY UK: TRUST IN ADVERTISING IS ON THE RISE



MYTHS VERSUS REALITY: THE TRUTH ABOUT TELEVISION AND TELEVISION ADVERTISING

18. 4. 2024 Television continues to appeal to a large number of viewers today, stirring emotions, offering the highest efficiency and return on investment, maximum attention and trust. This is not the only reason why it remains a highly effective, important and often key element of the media mix.



THE BIG SCREEN HAS AN UNDENIABLE CHARM FOR VIEWERS

14. 4. 2024 The numbers are clear. The undefeated queen of home entertainment is still television. Modern technology may be exciting, but it hasn't dethroned television. Why? Read our summary to find out what aces today's TV has up its sleeve.



REGULATION BUILDS TRUST IN ADVERTISING

29. 3. 2024 When people are aware that advertising is regulated, they are more likely to trust and have favourable views towards the industry generally, as well as displaying higher levels of trust across individual media channels. That’s the main takeaway from research by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) into the effectiveness of a recent campaign that… Continue reading REGULATION BUILDS TRUST IN ADVERTISING



THREE FACTORS THAT MAKE TV CRITICAL TO EFFECTIVENESS

27. 3. 2024 Attention, emotional clout, and trust are the critical elements of what makes TV effective, says Peter Field in a new report exploring the enduring business impact of television advertising. Why TV (still) matters TV remains a constant of effective advertising, and, increasingly, of profitable companies. “I would argue that any marketer who considers walking away… Continue reading THREE FACTORS THAT MAKE TV CRITICAL TO EFFECTIVENESS



TV TUNES IN TO SUSTAINABLE ADVERTISING

26. 3. 2024 This month saw the release of a new book aimed at guiding industry efforts on sustainability. ‘Sustainable Advertising: How Advertising Can Support a Better Future’, written by Matt Bourn, Director of Communications at the Advertising Association and Ad Net Zero, and Sebastian Munden, Chair of Ad Net Zero, lays out a manifesto for how advertising… Continue reading TV TUNES IN TO SUSTAINABLE ADVERTISING



CNN PRIMA NEWS GOES TO BATTLE AGAINST DEEPFAKE VIDEOS

21. 3. 2024 Multiplatform CNN Prima News is fighting so-called deepfake videos. The presenter Pavlina Wolfová warns the public in a new spot. Like other faces of CNN Prima News, she has become an unwitting tool of scammers using artificial intelligence to deceive people. Using stolen and doctored footage, scammers try to convince internet users that celebrities are… Continue reading CNN PRIMA NEWS GOES TO BATTLE AGAINST DEEPFAKE VIDEOS



TELEVISION HAS THE HIGHEST TRUST AND ATTENTION. THESE FACTORS MAKE IT MORE POWERFUL THAN OTHER MEDIA

14. 3. 2024 Behind the strong position of television as an advertising medium is the credibility and ability of television advertising to gain and retain the attention of the audience.



DO CONSUMERS TRUST CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS ANYMORE? NEW RESEARCH TAKES A LOOK

9. 3. 2024 Celebrities and product advertising have been matched together since the ancient days of marketing. Authenticity wasn’t a big concern back in the day—it was just the way things were done, and often with great results. Whether it was the endorsement or the sheer visibility that moved the needle is a discussion for another day, but… Continue reading DO CONSUMERS TRUST CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS ANYMORE? NEW RESEARCH TAKES A LOOK



STUDY: TV TOP PURCHASE INFLUENCER

8. 3. 2024 US local broadcast television industry trade body TVB has released the findings of the 2024 Purchase Funnel Study which seeks to identify the importance of media platforms in influencing consumers during the purchase decision process. TVB commissioned GfK to conduct this study, which looked at consumers exposed to advertising across eight categories through ANY of… Continue reading STUDY: TV TOP PURCHASE INFLUENCER



TV ADVERTISING AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION ARE TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS THAT CAN BE EASILY CONNECTED

7. 3. 2024 The former myth that advertisers can get by with social networks has long been debunked. Television advertising has undeniable advantages that no other medium offers. And that is why it is crystal clear that the ideal way to get the most out of advertising is to include both channels in your advertising plan.



CHALLENGES FOR MEDIA PLANNING IN AN AI-DRIVEN WORLD

21. 2. 2024 Global advertising spend is predicted to top $1 trillion for the first time in 2024, but the adoption of artificial intelligence means there are concerns around media quality which affect all aspects of media planning and buying, says a new WARC report.  Why you should read the report  The Future of Media 2024 takes a look… Continue reading CHALLENGES FOR MEDIA PLANNING IN AN AI-DRIVEN WORLD



THINKBOX JANUARY’S CHART OF THE MONTH: TV IS A TRUSTED MEDIUM

15. 1. 2024 Recent years have seen a strengthening relationship between advertising trust and advertising driven profit. Comparing IPA survey data from 2014-2022 with data from 2000-2012, trust jumped from the seventh-highest brand metric linked to profit to the second-highest, just below quality. Trust is often correlated with quality and has become increasingly important. Consumers are continuously forming assessments… Continue reading THINKBOX JANUARY’S CHART OF THE MONTH: TV IS A TRUSTED MEDIUM



IPSOS STUDY: TRUST IN TRADITIONAL MEDIA CONTINUES – TELEVISION IS THE MAIN SOURCE OF INFORMATION IN AUSTRIA

7. 10. 2023 UNESCO, in cooperation with Ipsos, recently published a groundbreaking study looking at the sources of misinformation in countries where elections will be held next year. The results of the study offer a fascinating insight into the media landscape, particularly in Austria. The latest study, carried out by Ipsos on behalf of UNESCO, shows that television… Continue reading IPSOS STUDY: TRUST IN TRADITIONAL MEDIA CONTINUES – TELEVISION IS THE MAIN SOURCE OF INFORMATION IN AUSTRIA



STUDY UK: YOUNGER AUDIENCES WARY OF AD BOMBARDMENT

19. 9. 2023 Ad bombardment is the biggest driver of distrust in advertising and its importance has increased significantly for younger audiences over the last two years.  That’s according to new research* from Credos, UK advertising’s thinktank, which reports that the importance score this demographic attaches to ad bombardment has almost doubled, from 19 out of 100 in 2021… Continue reading STUDY UK: YOUNGER AUDIENCES WARY OF AD BOMBARDMENT