FIVE MARKETING TRUTHS: RITSON AND SHARP REACHED A CONSENSUS IN CANNES

23. 6. 2026 | 9 min read Mark Ritson and Byron Sharp are among the most prominent and most frequently cited figures in contemporary marketing. At the Cannes Lions festival, their rare joint appearance was based on a simple premise: given that they are known for frequently competing against one another, are there any issues on which they can actually agree?

STUDY: YOUNGER VIEWERS MORE DISTRACTED BUT MORE RECEPTIVE TO ADS

22. 6. 2026 | 5 min read A new study finds the long-term rise in ad acceptance continues, with ad intolerance falling to a record low across all age groups, and that viewers are supportive of AI tools if they are used to improve discoverability and the viewing experience.

STUDY USA: PROGRAMMATIC CTV PAUSE ADS MORE EFFECTIVE THAN TRADITIONAL SPOTS

18. 6. 2026 | 2 min read WunderKIND Ads has released a new study analyzing the impact of Pause Ads compared with traditional CTV spots that show Pause Ads delivered nearly two times higher attention than standard 60-second CTV ads.

STRONG EMOTIONS LEAD TO STRONG RESULTS, SAYS NEW SCREENFORCE STUDY

14. 6. 2026 | 5 min read The new Screenforce study, entitled Follow the Feelings – Emotional Advertising as an Effectiveness Booster, explores the full spectrum of emotions, their practical significance and a detailed understanding of creative approaches to advertising.

THE WORLD CUP WILL CAPTURE YOUNGER CONSUMERS’ ATTENTION AND BUDGETS

8. 6. 2026 | 3 min read Many companies are betting on the World Cup to capture consumers’ attention, build awareness, and drive spending.

SURVEY USA: JUST 13% OF U.S. VIEWERS ‘TYPICALLY’ PLAN TO WATCH WORLD CUP

8. 6. 2026 | 1 min read This is much lower than markets like the U.K., where nearly half of viewers say they ‘typically’ plan to watch, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

LG RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS GROWING ROLE OF TV HOME SCREENS IN FILM DISCOVERY

4. 6. 2026 | 2 min read The smart TV home screen is becoming an increasingly important tool for film marketers, influencing both cinema attendance and at-home viewing decisions, according to new research from LG Ad Solutions.

STUDY: LATE WORLD CUP KICK-OFFS TO CHANGE UK VIEWING HABITS, SAYS EE

4. 6. 2026 | 2 min read Late-night World Cup kick-offs are expected to change how UK football fans watch this summer’s tournament, according to new research from EE.

FAST GOES MAINSTREAM AS EUROPEAN VIEWERS EMBRACE FREE STREAMING, RAKUTEN TV SAYS

3. 6. 2026 | 2 min read Free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) is moving firmly into the mainstream across Europe, according to new research from Rakuten TV Enterprise.

TELEVISION IN 2026: THE BIG SCREEN AS THE CENTRE OF MODERN CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR

2. 6. 2026 | 11 min read Television has undergone a profound transformation. Watching television today looks completely different from how it did just a few years ago. Viewers move between screens, search for products online during advertising breaks and use social media while watching television content. The Consumer Trends Report 2026 shows that television is no longer a passive medium. Quite the opposite: it is becoming a space where purchasing decisions are made, trust in brands is built and the online environment is connected with the emotions generated by television content.

APPLE SPENDS THE MOST, BUT OTHERS ARE GRABBING THE LIMELIGHT. WHAT DETERMINES A VIEWER’S VALUE?

31. 5. 2026 | 3 min read The highest investment in content does not automatically translate into the greatest audience attention. At the same time, streaming platforms are beginning to shift their perspective on their most valuable customers. Viewers who watch adverts and spend more time engaging with content are becoming increasingly valuable.

STUDY FINDS GROWING ACCEPTANCE OF ADVERTISING ON STREAMING PLATFORMS

28. 5. 2026 | 2 min read Consumers are becoming increasingly receptive to advertising-funded streaming services, according to new research published by German public broadcaster ARD’s Research Service.

STREAMING VIEWERS WAIT LONGER FOR RETURNING ORIGINALS, SAYS AMPERE

27. 5. 2026 | 2 min read Viewing of Stranger Things rose 300% in the second half of 2025 ahead of its fifth and final season.

STUDY: NEARLY HALF OF U.S. VIEWERS WATCH VIDEO WITH CAPTIONS

23. 5. 2026 | 4 min read Survey results from U.S., U.K., France, Spain and Germany show captions have become a mainstream viewing behavior in every market.

STUDY: AI LABELING DOES NOT HURT VIDEO AD PERFORMANCE

22. 5. 2026 | 3 min read MediaScience tested four AI labeling approaches as governments and platforms start to require disclosure.

BUDGETS ARE NOW THE TOP CONSIDERATION FOR BUYING A STREAMING SERVICE

20. 5. 2026 | 3 min read Half of consumers "strongly agree" that budget is the main factor they consider when buying entertainment services.

BRANDZ RANKINGS: GOOGLE OVERTAKES APPLE, AI DRIVES BRAND VALUES TO RECORD LEVELS

14. 5. 2026 | 5 min read The value of the world’s biggest brands has risen significantly this year thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence. Google has become the new number one in the Kantar BrandZ Top 100 global ranking; technology firms have dominated the top spots, and Chinese brands are also gaining significant ground. AI services such as ChatGPT and Claude have also seen record growth.

THE NETFLIX EFFECT: HOW FILMS AND TV SERIES ARE CHANGING BUSINESS, TOURISM AND POP CULTURE

13. 5. 2026 | 4 min read Ten years ago, Netflix expanded its services from 60 to over 190 countries worldwide in a single day. Even then, the company declared its ambition to bring “wonderful stories from around the world to the whole world”. According to the company’s management, however, its global presence has always been based primarily on strong links with local communities and markets.