NEARLY NINE IN TEN U.S. INTERNET HOMES HAVE A STREAMING VIDEO SUBSCRIPTION

3. 4. 2023 Two in five share passwords for services, up from 27% in 2019, according to Parks Associates. New survey data from Parks Associates shows that subscription video services are nearly ubiquitous in U.S. homes, with 87% of US internet households having at least one OTT subscription service, and that password sharing is also widespread, with 40%… Continue reading NEARLY NINE IN TEN U.S. INTERNET HOMES HAVE A STREAMING VIDEO SUBSCRIPTION

TV IS THE FUTURE OF VIDEO GAME ADAPTATIONS, NOT MOVIES

2. 4. 2023 Recent video game adaptations have proven that the future of the genre lies on TV, rather than the tried and tested big-screen adaptations. Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal as Ellie and Joel in HBO’s The Last of Us. Sonic from 2020’s Sonic the Hedgehog Recent video game adaptations such as The Last of Us have… Continue reading TV IS THE FUTURE OF VIDEO GAME ADAPTATIONS, NOT MOVIES

THREE OF THE FOUR VOD SERVICES WILL INTRODUCE ADVERTISING BY NEXT YEAR AT THE LATEST

31. 3. 2023 Advertising will become a standard part of most paid streaming services by 2025, according to the latest NPAW 2023 State of Streaming Advertising and Analytics study, which analysed data from 250 streaming service operators around the world. Responses to the NPAW survey found that 76 percent of the operators surveyed plan to introduce advertising no… Continue reading THREE OF THE FOUR VOD SERVICES WILL INTRODUCE ADVERTISING BY NEXT YEAR AT THE LATEST

IN GRAPHIC DETAIL: GAMERS ARE WARMING UP TO IN-GAME ADS

29. 3. 2023 The in-game advertising industry has grown in fits and starts, with some advertisers balking at the current lack of premium inventory available in the space. But new data from Comscore shows that more gamers than ever are ready and willing to consume ads alongside their games. Marketers have long been wary about entering the gaming… Continue reading IN GRAPHIC DETAIL: GAMERS ARE WARMING UP TO IN-GAME ADS

VOD CATALOGUES: A EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE

28. 3. 2023 Almost a third (32%) of all works, specifically films and TV seasons, found in VOD catalogues are of European origin. Furthermore, according to a new report of TVOD, SVOD and FOD catalogues by the European Audiovisual Observatory, around one in five (21%) are of EU 27 origin. Other key findings of the report are: EU27… Continue reading VOD CATALOGUES: A EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE

WHY TV ADVERTISING NEEDS TO INSPIRE IF IT’S TO RESONATE

27. 3. 2023 If brands want to cut through the noise of an ever-busier media landscape, their content needs to make an emotional connection with the audience Why TV advertising needs to inspire if it’s to resonate “Emotion in ads is more important than it’s ever been,” said Vicky Handley, brand and communications lead at Lloyd Banking Group.… Continue reading WHY TV ADVERTISING NEEDS TO INSPIRE IF IT’S TO RESONATE

AI COPYRIGHT RULING COULD POSE ISSUES FOR AGENCIES AND BRANDS

23. 3. 2023 New guidance from the U.S. Copyright Office could prevent marketers from claiming ownership of their work Brands and agencies are dealing with thorny issues around who owns work generated by AI, and the answer could be nobody. While these entanglements are being worked out, advertisers are having a hard time navigating the new world of… Continue reading AI COPYRIGHT RULING COULD POSE ISSUES FOR AGENCIES AND BRANDS

MORE THAN A QUARTER OF STREAMING SERVICES ARE SHARED

22. 3. 2023 12% of direct-to-consumer (D2C) streaming services in the United States are being paid for by someone outside of the immediate household. New consumer research from Leichtman Research Group found 86% of US households have at least one streaming video service from 15 top subscription video-on-demand and D2C services, and 50% of households have four or… Continue reading MORE THAN A QUARTER OF STREAMING SERVICES ARE SHARED

UK AUDIENCES WATCH 17 MIN ADS PER DAY, 83% GO TO BROADCAST TV

21. 3. 2023 Viewers in the UK spent 17.1 minutes watching video ads per day in 2022, according to Thinkbox’s latest research. Broadcasters accounted for over 80% of all video advertising while SVOD services took up less than 2%.  Summary Last year, viewers in the UK spent 17.1 minutes watching video ads per day. Broadcasters accounted for over 80%… Continue reading UK AUDIENCES WATCH 17 MIN ADS PER DAY, 83% GO TO BROADCAST TV

DATAXIS: WESTERN EUROPEAN PAY-TV NOW PRIMARILY OTT

21. 3. 2023 Highlighting the continuous progression of over-the-top (OTT) services and its adoption by telcos, at the end of the third quarter 2022, OTT pay-TV and IPTV offers had crossed the 50% penetration mark of pay-TV subscriptions  in Western Europe says Dataxis research. Furthermore, the study found that direct-to-consumer OTT now accounts for close to 60% of… Continue reading DATAXIS: WESTERN EUROPEAN PAY-TV NOW PRIMARILY OTT

NOW IS A KEY MOMENT FOR AGREEMENT ON CROSS-MEDIA MEASUREMENT

20. 3. 2023 The pressure for better cross-media measurement has been building and now is a key moment to agree on five common principles to meet marketers’ needs and improve the consumer ad experience. Take a moment to consider what you watch and how you watch it. Like me, you’ve probably changed your viewing habits quite a bit… Continue reading NOW IS A KEY MOMENT FOR AGREEMENT ON CROSS-MEDIA MEASUREMENT

DON’T WRITE TRUST IN MEDIA OFF AS ‘WOKERY’, WARNS PETER FIELD

16. 3. 2023 Trust shouldn’t be written off as some kind of ‘wokery.’” Effectiveness expert Peter Field delivered that warning within a strong business case for brands to invest in consumer trust at a conference held by newsbrands marketing body Newsworks today. Calling the issue of trust in brands a relatively “novel” development among consumers, Field warned that… Continue reading DON’T WRITE TRUST IN MEDIA OFF AS ‘WOKERY’, WARNS PETER FIELD

WOMEN’S ROLE IN ADVERTISING IS MORE OFTEN LIMITED TO THE HOME OR FAMILY

15. 3. 2023 The portrayal of women in advertising is more often than ever associated with their role in the home or family, research shows. Although women are more often cast in advertising than men, their portrayal in professional terms has fallen by 21% year-on-year in the past year. In contrast, their role is more often than before… Continue reading WOMEN’S ROLE IN ADVERTISING IS MORE OFTEN LIMITED TO THE HOME OR FAMILY

ACCENTURE STUDY: VIEWERS OF STREAMING SERVICES ARE FRUSTRATED, THEIR DEMANDS ARE GROWING

14. 3. 2023 Do you find it frustrating to sift through content on streaming platforms? You’re not alone. According to an Accenture study, 72 percent of respondents experience this feeling. What are the other findings of the “Reinvent for Growth” report? The entertainment industry landscape is changing. Existing business models are under threat and large technology companies are… Continue reading ACCENTURE STUDY: VIEWERS OF STREAMING SERVICES ARE FRUSTRATED, THEIR DEMANDS ARE GROWING

STUDY USA: WHICH BEER BRANDS WON WITH MUSIC IN 2022?

12. 3. 2023 Songtradr’s new Music of Beer report pours out plenty of insights around the most effective music choices for beer ads, Super Bowl success and which brands picked right in 2022. The data shows Heineken was the most strategic in its sonic decision-making, while Guinness… may be unfit to drive (at least when it comes to… Continue reading STUDY USA: WHICH BEER BRANDS WON WITH MUSIC IN 2022?

SURVEY USA: VIEWERS CONFUSED ABOUT STREAMING BRANDS

9. 3. 2023 Despite massive marketing campaigns viewers don’t know what makes one streaming brand different from another, the Hub reports. As the streaming wars have heated up, streaming services have spent increasingly large amounts of money trying to establish their brands with consumers, going so far as to make some big media buys at this year’s Super… Continue reading SURVEY USA: VIEWERS CONFUSED ABOUT STREAMING BRANDS

TV DRIVES THE MOST ATTENTION

5. 3. 2023 What is attention these days and why is it important for TV advertisers? These questions are answered by a compilation of facts gathered from research conducted globally by The Global TV Group. In today’s multi-tasking, digital age, attention in advertising has become a critical consideration for businesses seeking to connect with their target audiences. Consumers… Continue reading TV DRIVES THE MOST ATTENTION

BRANDS CAN BE A FORCE FOR GOOD

2. 3. 2023 Most consumers believe business can be a force for good, with 80% agreeing that brands can make money and support good causes at the same time, according to research from Ipsos. Further, almost two-thirds say they try to buy products from brands that act responsibly, even if it costs more. These are among the findings… Continue reading BRANDS CAN BE A FORCE FOR GOOD