DURING THE FIRST OLYMPIC WEEKEND, VIEWERS WERE MOST INTERESTED IN BIATHLON, SNOWBOARDING AND SPEED SKATING

9. 2. 2026 Sunday’s mixed biathlon relay race became the most watched biathlon broadcast in the history of Czech Television. The station announced this based on data from official electronic audience measurement provided by the Association of Television Organisations. During the first weekend of the Olympic Games, 1.759 million viewers watched the broadcast on television and via internet… Continue reading DURING THE FIRST OLYMPIC WEEKEND, VIEWERS WERE MOST INTERESTED IN BIATHLON, SNOWBOARDING AND SPEED SKATING

THE OPENING OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS IN MILAN DOMINATED FRIDAY’S VIEWING FIGURES.

7. 2. 2026 The live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics was watched by 1.2 million viewers over the age of 15 and 1.25 million viewers over the age of 4 on the Czech Television sports channel. It was the best result of the evening and also of the entire Friday. ČT stations recorded… Continue reading THE OPENING OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS IN MILAN DOMINATED FRIDAY’S VIEWING FIGURES.

THE STATE OF PERFORMANCE TV IN 2026

6. 2. 2026 Attention is the hardest thing to buy. And everyone else is bidding too. People are scrolling, skipping, swiping, and split-screening their way through the day. Which is exactly why TV stands out. It offers a rare, uninterrupted moment where your audience is truly paying attention. Performance TV combines the power of TV advertising with the… Continue reading THE STATE OF PERFORMANCE TV IN 2026

THE WINTER OLYMPICS ARE STARTING, AND PARTNERS ARE FINE-TUNING THEIR COMMUNICATIONS

6. 2. 2026 The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina will officially begin on the evening of Friday, 6 February. They will also bring with them advertising campaigns from Olympic partners. These partners have been communicating their connection to the Olympics in the media for several weeks and are also preparing to participate in the Olympic Festival.… Continue reading THE WINTER OLYMPICS ARE STARTING, AND PARTNERS ARE FINE-TUNING THEIR COMMUNICATIONS

THE MOST EFFECTIVE SUPER BOWL COMMERCIALS, RANKED BY VIEWERS

4. 2. 2026 The top 10 Super Bowl ads of the past five years and why they work, according to System1. Every year, about 60 brands spend millions—in 2026, up to $10 million— to advertise in the Super Bowl. They try to shock, delight, surprise, confuse, and inspire the upwards of 127 million-strong audience in the hopes that… Continue reading THE MOST EFFECTIVE SUPER BOWL COMMERCIALS, RANKED BY VIEWERS

CAMPAIGNS SEE BETTER BUSINESS EFFECTS WHEN THEY INCREASE BRAND TRUST

3. 2. 2026 Advertising that amplifies brand trust can have an outsized impact on traditional markers of commercial success, including growth in sales, market share or profit, according to new analysis from the IPA. Commercial campaigns in the IPA Effectiveness Databank that recorded large increases in brand trust reported an average of 65% more large business effects than… Continue reading CAMPAIGNS SEE BETTER BUSINESS EFFECTS WHEN THEY INCREASE BRAND TRUST

YOUNG ADULTS ARE CHOOSING TO READ THE NEWS, NOT WATCH IT

3. 2. 2026 45% of 18-29-year-olds prefer reading the news, compared to just 31% who prefer watching it, according to an August 2025 survey from Pew Research Center. This text-first preference aligns with how young adults consume content overall. Gen Z spends 58% of their video time on social media rather than streaming services, according to Deloitte, favoring… Continue reading YOUNG ADULTS ARE CHOOSING TO READ THE NEWS, NOT WATCH IT

SHOULD BROADCASTERS PRODUCE NEWS THAT LOOKS MORE LIKE YOUTUBE?

2. 2. 2026 KSHB Kansas City offers an intriguing case study in producing YouTube-style news videos that are platform portable and striking chords with audiences. Diversity of content is one of YouTube’s greatest strengths. Whether I’m looking for information on installing solar panels, learning watercolor techniques, repairing a bicycle or watching live television, there is something for everyone.… Continue reading SHOULD BROADCASTERS PRODUCE NEWS THAT LOOKS MORE LIKE YOUTUBE?

CREATIVE AND MEDIA TOGETHER DRIVE ADVERTISING IMPACT

28. 1. 2026 Creative quality and media support together explain 60.1% of the business results generated by advertising, according to The Creative Dividend, a new book published by System1 and Effie. Why joined-up thinking matters Creative and media are often siloed endeavours within the advertising process. Making sure creative work has emotional resonance is undoubtedly vital, as is reaching… Continue reading CREATIVE AND MEDIA TOGETHER DRIVE ADVERTISING IMPACT

IAB: U.S. AD SPEND TO SPIKE BY 9.5% IN 2026 AS AI POWERS MARKETING EFFORTS AND LINEAR TV DECLINES

28. 1. 2026 AI has become the defining force shaping marketing priorities in 2026, with advertisers rapidly embedding the technology across planning, activation, and measurement, IAB reported. The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has released a new study predicting 9.5% year-over-year growth in U.S. ad spend, accelerated by major cyclical events like the mid-term elections and Olympics. Its annual… Continue reading IAB: U.S. AD SPEND TO SPIKE BY 9.5% IN 2026 AS AI POWERS MARKETING EFFORTS AND LINEAR TV DECLINES

YOUTUBE VS. TRADITIONAL TV IN THE UK

28. 1. 2026 What YouTube’s Growth Really Means for TV, and How Marketers Can Respond YouTube now rivals traditional TV for reach, but it’s some way behind on engagement. This report digs beneath the recent sensational headlines to examine how shifting viewership habits, screen use, and attention levels will reshape video ad strategies. What do recent headlines about… Continue reading YOUTUBE VS. TRADITIONAL TV IN THE UK

WHY SUPER BOWL ADS KEEP GETTING FUNNIER—AND LESS TOUCHING

26. 1. 2026 This year’s Super Bowl ad lineup tilts decisively toward star power and humor over heartstring-pulling narratives, continuing a trend that has reshaped the game’s advertising tone in recent years. Many confirmed spots feature A-list talent: Keegan-Michael Key and Danny McBride (State Farm), Adrien Brody (TurboTax), Matthew McConaughey and Bradley Cooper (Uber Eats) among them. Comedy… Continue reading WHY SUPER BOWL ADS KEEP GETTING FUNNIER—AND LESS TOUCHING

HOW TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF SUPER BOWL ADS

25. 1. 2026 Read about creating messages that resonate with consumers well beyond the Big Game. Super Bowl advertising is a major test of creative effectiveness. It commands extraordinary investment and attention, yet the lessons that matter most aren’t about one night of buzz; they’re about consistent, brand‑building that works both in the moment and afterward for an… Continue reading HOW TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF SUPER BOWL ADS

COMCAST ADVERTISING SURVEY FINDS AI USE HIGH, TRUST LOW AMONG ADVERTISERS

24. 1. 2026 A majority of advertising professionals say artificial intelligence is reshaping TV advertising, but many have yet to see measurable results, according to new research released Jan. 22 by Comcast Advertising. The 2026 “Comcast Advertising Report” includes data from a survey conducted in November 2025 with 216 brand and agency respondents. Of those surveyed, 77 percent said… Continue reading COMCAST ADVERTISING SURVEY FINDS AI USE HIGH, TRUST LOW AMONG ADVERTISERS

YOUR BRAND SHOULD SHOW UP EARLY TO BE RELEVANT DURING SUPER BOWL LX

22. 1. 2026 For a short time during the Super Bowl, everyone is paying attention to the same thing. Reporters, creators, athletes and brands all show up knowing that the story won’t be confined to the field. “It’s the one time that media seem to let their guard down and let brands have a voice,” said Bret Werner,… Continue reading YOUR BRAND SHOULD SHOW UP EARLY TO BE RELEVANT DURING SUPER BOWL LX

AI VIDEO CAN BE A MINEFIELD FOR MARKETERS

21. 1. 2026 As marketers lean on AI video to feed the posting grind, more than a third of consumers say it dents their perception of a brand. There’s a certain kind of dread that hits when a brand video tries to be human and lands somewhere closer to “animated corporate hostage proof-of-life.” Consumers say they’re seeing AI… Continue reading AI VIDEO CAN BE A MINEFIELD FOR MARKETERS

STAR POWER VS. SOUNDTRACK: WHAT BOOSTS CONSUMERS’ ENJOYMENT OF ADS?

20. 1. 2026 More than half of consumers say music plays a key role in the ads they enjoy most, MX8 Labs found. With the Super Bowl approaching, brands are once again preparing for advertising’s biggest stage, where celebrity and influencer cameos have become a familiar formula. But a consumer survey conducted by MX8 Labs suggests that while… Continue reading STAR POWER VS. SOUNDTRACK: WHAT BOOSTS CONSUMERS’ ENJOYMENT OF ADS?

APPLE REMAINS THE MOST VALUABLE BRAND, NVIDIA OVERTAKES FACEBOOK

20. 1. 2026 Apple remains at the top of the ranking of the world’s most valuable brands. Nvidia has entered the top five, ranking among the world’s five most valuable brands for the first time thanks to the boom in artificial intelligence. American technology companies continue to dominate the Global 500 ranking of the world’s most valuable brands… Continue reading APPLE REMAINS THE MOST VALUABLE BRAND, NVIDIA OVERTAKES FACEBOOK