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

THINKBOX: TV WORKS LIKE A BATTERY, POWERING OTHER MEDIA

2. 2. 2026 Do brands still matter? How should media mixes be planned in an environment of limited budgets? How long does advertising work, and why is trust becoming one of the most valuable currencies in communication? These are the questions addressed by the British marketing organisation Thinkbox in its Nickable Studies 2025 report. The new study summarises… Continue reading THINKBOX: TV WORKS LIKE A BATTERY, POWERING OTHER MEDIA

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?

EVERYONE HATES ADS. EXCEPT ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

1. 2. 2026 “The Super Bowl is such an egregious waste of money. Brands who advertise during its ad breaks are stuck in the past.” This is the gist of pretty much every marketing department’s water cooler conversation come February. And they’re right about one thing: Super Bowl spots are astronomically expensive, and keep rising. Yet for some,… Continue reading EVERYONE HATES ADS. EXCEPT ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

STREAMING VIDEO ADS HOLD ATTENTION FAR BETTER THAN TV

30. 1. 2026 The Video Futures Collective and Amplified have published findings from a market-wide study that measured attentive viewing of advertising on streaming video platforms in Australia. The study reported that audiences watched an average of 79% of a streaming video advert attentively. It split that total into 59% active attention and 20% passive attention. The organisations… Continue reading STREAMING VIDEO ADS HOLD ATTENTION FAR BETTER THAN TV

WHAT GOOGLE’S LEGAL THREAT REALLY MEANS: STOP TREATING YOUTUBE LIKE IT’S TV

29. 1. 2026 The real reason Google doesn’t want YouTube measured like television. Sometimes the news arrives not as a surprise, but as a head-slapping realisation. It emerged yesterday that Google handed the UK’s TV measurement body a cease-and-desist letter for doing something very simple: measuring YouTube like television. Not impressions nor claims. Actual viewing on TV sets,… Continue reading WHAT GOOGLE’S LEGAL THREAT REALLY MEANS: STOP TREATING YOUTUBE LIKE IT’S TV

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

TWO-THIRDS OF SHOPPERS USE AI FOR PRODUCT DISCOVERY, BUT 92% STILL TRUST HUMAN REVIEWS

27. 1. 2026 AI tools are increasingly popular among shoppers, but scepticism remains when asked to rely solely on AI during the final stages of a purchase journey. According to Bazaarvoice’s GEO Shopper Consumer Survey, which solicited responses from over 2,000 global consumers, three-quarters of people say AI tools have become beneficial while shopping, and 72% of respondents… Continue reading TWO-THIRDS OF SHOPPERS USE AI FOR PRODUCT DISCOVERY, BUT 92% STILL TRUST HUMAN REVIEWS

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

THE GLOBAL ADVERTISING MARKET IS GROWING, WITH TECH GIANTS TAKING THE LION’S SHARE

18. 1. 2026 Last year, Alphabet, Amazon and Meta captured 56.1% of the global advertising market, and their share is expected to grow even further this year. The global advertising market grew by 8.9% last year to a total of US$ 1.19 trillion. The largest share of this amount went to tech giants – Alphabet, Amazon and Meta… Continue reading THE GLOBAL ADVERTISING MARKET IS GROWING, WITH TECH GIANTS TAKING THE LION’S SHARE