AI TRENDS IN ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND THE MEDIA IN 2026

22. 3. 2026 Artificial intelligence is transforming the way people discover brands, marketing is becoming system-driven, and creativity is emerging as the key driver of growth, according to a new report by EACA and Advertising Week entitled “AI Forecasts & Predictions for 2026”. The report“AI Forecasts & Predictions for 2026”, on which Rob Hill, CEO of the agency… Continue reading AI TRENDS IN ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND THE MEDIA IN 2026

98TH OSCARS DOWN NEARLY 2 MILLION VIEWERS, REACHING 17.86 MILLION

17. 3. 2026 Unfortunately, even a performance of the KPop Demon Hunters song “Golden” couldn’t make Oscars ratings go up, up, up. Today, according to Nielsen national live+same day big data plus panel program ratings, the 98th Oscars took a significant dip, dropping to 17.86 million viewers. The show, which aired on ABC and streamed live on Hulu,… Continue reading 98TH OSCARS DOWN NEARLY 2 MILLION VIEWERS, REACHING 17.86 MILLION

7 CINEMATIC ADS FROM THE 2026 OSCARS

16. 3. 2026 ADWEEK rounds up the best spots from Hollywood’s big night, from Burger King’s reintroduction to Coinbase’s gamified ad. The Oscars may be Hollywood’s biggest night, but sometimes the ad breaks earn their own standing ovation. The commercials that ran during the 98th Academy Awards leaned into the ceremony’s themes of aspiration and transformation, with brands… Continue reading 7 CINEMATIC ADS FROM THE 2026 OSCARS

66.7% OF AD-SUPPORTED TV VIEWING BY 18 TO 49 YEAR OLDS GOES TO STREAMERS

12. 3. 2026 New Nielsen guide says sports account for 29.2% of ad-supported viewing by 25–54-year olds. With the annual upfront ad market approaching, Nielsen has come out with a new data point that will drive senior sellers of traditional network advertising in search of another martini. In its 2026 Upfront Planning Guide, Nielsen says that streaming now… Continue reading 66.7% OF AD-SUPPORTED TV VIEWING BY 18 TO 49 YEAR OLDS GOES TO STREAMERS

THINKBOX: TOTAL TV IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR GETTING ADS SEEN

12. 3. 2026 The time people spend watching different video content is useful to know. But the most important analysis for advertisers is the time spent watching the advertising. In 2025, total video advertising time in the UK reached nearly 17 minutes per person. Total TV (incl. Linear, BVOD, SVOD) accounted for 85% of this. For younger audiences TV was… Continue reading THINKBOX: TOTAL TV IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR GETTING ADS SEEN

GOLDEN DRUM KICKS OFF ITS 32ND EDITION, ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL 26 AUGUST

11. 3. 2026 The Golden Drum International Festival is kicking off another year. Entries can be submitted until 26 August. Golden Drum, an international creative festival, is launching its 32nd edition. Applications will be accepted until 26 August in six different sections: One-Channel Drum, Omni-Channel Drum, Craft Drum, Creative Media Excellence Drum, Creative Business Excellence Drum and a… Continue reading GOLDEN DRUM KICKS OFF ITS 32ND EDITION, ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL 26 AUGUST

STUDY: WOMEN’S SPORTS OUTPERFORM PRIME TIME TV

10. 3. 2026 Third annual EDO report finds that women’s sports ads drove 15% more impact than the average primetime spot, led by financial service, insurance, and restaurant brands. Women’s sports advertising continues to outperform primetime TV, according to the third annual Women’s Sports TV Outcomes Report from EDO. The study found that women’s sports ads generated 15%… Continue reading STUDY: WOMEN’S SPORTS OUTPERFORM PRIME TIME TV

MEDIA CLUB SELLS REALITY ASIA EXPRESS AS A PREMIUM PROGRAMME

6. 3. 2026 The Media Club sales agency has included the reality show Asia Express in its premium sales. This is the first format this year that Media Club is marketing in this way. The reality show Asia Express is the first format of this spring season that the advertising sales agency Media Club has included in the… Continue reading MEDIA CLUB SELLS REALITY ASIA EXPRESS AS A PREMIUM PROGRAMME

TVB: LINEAR TV STILL KING

5. 3. 2026 TV, viewed on a television screen, has the highest reach and time spent of all media platforms studied, according to the advertising association. A new report from the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) casts doubt among those who think linear TV’s days are numbered. According to the association’s 2026 Media Comparisons Study, TV, viewed on a television… Continue reading TVB: LINEAR TV STILL KING

MUSIC IS THE GATEWAY TO EMOTIONS AND INCREASES MARKETING EFFECTIVENESS – BUT BRANDS OFTEN UNDERESTIMATE ITS POWER, SAYS THE STUDY SOUND SCIENCE

3. 3. 2026 Sometimes, adverts get under our skin. And then, even hours after watching them, we find ourselves humming a catchy melody or jingle that got stuck in our heads. Yet in planning advertising campaigns, music is often an “afterthought”. This was one of the reasons for the creation of the study Sound Science: How Music Is… Continue reading MUSIC IS THE GATEWAY TO EMOTIONS AND INCREASES MARKETING EFFECTIVENESS – BUT BRANDS OFTEN UNDERESTIMATE ITS POWER, SAYS THE STUDY SOUND SCIENCE

SURVEY: 70% OF CTV ADVERTISERS PLAN TO BOOST SPENDING IN 2026

2. 3. 2026 They were planning to increase spending an average of 17% this year, according to Premion and Advertiser Perceptions. A new survey indicates that CTV advertisers are bullish on the medium in 2026, with seven in 10 CTV advertisers (70%) telling researchers that they expect to increase their CTV spending this year. The new 2026 CTV/OTT… Continue reading SURVEY: 70% OF CTV ADVERTISERS PLAN TO BOOST SPENDING IN 2026

NEW SCREAM HITS THEATERS AS AUDIENCES BUZZ WITH ANTICIPATION. BRANDS TAP INTO THE POPULARITY OF HORROR IN ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

2. 3. 2026 Three years have passed since the release of Scream 6, and the seventh instalment is now racing into theatres. The trailer for the new film premiered during this year’s Super Bowl, leaving fans of the franchise eager for more. The sixth film was a major commercial success, grossing over $168 million worldwide and becoming the… Continue reading NEW SCREAM HITS THEATERS AS AUDIENCES BUZZ WITH ANTICIPATION. BRANDS TAP INTO THE POPULARITY OF HORROR IN ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

TV ADS TOP THE CHARTS FOR PURCHASES, AND FOR ANNOYANCE

24. 2. 2026 TV ads drive purchase behavior for 49% of consumers, making them the most effective channel, even though 36% find them disruptive, according to a January report from DISQO. Beyond the chart: TV’s effectiveness has some science behind it. Across generations, 43% of US adults say TV is the most acceptable place for advertising, according to… Continue reading TV ADS TOP THE CHARTS FOR PURCHASES, AND FOR ANNOYANCE

WHEN ADS DON’T STOP THE RACE: HOW BRANDS CARVE OUT A PLACE IN WINTER SPORTS STORYLINES?

22. 2. 2026 Winter sports events are more than just ad space for brands – they are fully formed worlds with a distinct atmosphere, visual identity, and an audience that knows exactly why it is watching. That’s why campaigns work best when they don’t try to overpower the action but instead build on it. From the nighttime energy… Continue reading WHEN ADS DON’T STOP THE RACE: HOW BRANDS CARVE OUT A PLACE IN WINTER SPORTS STORYLINES?

RADIO ADVERTISING GREW BY TWO PER CENT IN 2025, BUT THE MARKET SLOWED DOWN

20. 2. 2026 Although the overall increase in net investment in radio advertising did not keep pace with previous years, it still showed a slight increase of two per cent. The significant reduction in advertising on Czech Radio last year did not help commercial stations. Net investment in radio advertising grew by 2% last year, reaching a total… Continue reading RADIO ADVERTISING GREW BY TWO PER CENT IN 2025, BUT THE MARKET SLOWED DOWN

STUDY BY BARB: LIVE TV STILL ACCOUNTS FOR 45% OF VIEWING AS STREAMING HITS 38% IN 2025

19. 2. 2026 Barb has published a new report, What People Watched in 2025, arguing that UK viewing habits are better explained by adaptation than a clean break from linear television. The report spans live and on-demand viewing across broadcasters’ VOD services, subscription streamers and video-sharing platforms, bringing the different parts of the TV ecosystem into a single… Continue reading STUDY BY BARB: LIVE TV STILL ACCOUNTS FOR 45% OF VIEWING AS STREAMING HITS 38% IN 2025

SUPER BOWL LX ATTRACTS NEARLY 125 MILLION U.S. VIEWERS

18. 2. 2026 Viewing peaked at a record 137.8 million; 128.2 million in the U.S. viewed Bad Bunny’s halftime show, which also set records on social media. NBC Sports said its Super Bowl coverage Feb. 8 set an all-time media record for peak viewing, with 137.8 million watching in the second quarter as the Seattle Seahawks led the New England… Continue reading SUPER BOWL LX ATTRACTS NEARLY 125 MILLION U.S. VIEWERS

ADFORUM: THE MOST APPRECIATED CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR IS “PRICE PACKS” BY PENNY

18. 2. 2026 According to a report by AdForum, the most creative awards last year went to German retailer Penny’s “Price Packs” campaign. The “Price Packs” campaign by German retail chain Penny, which displayed the price of goods directly on the packaging of its private labels, was the most acclaimed campaign of last year. This is according to… Continue reading ADFORUM: THE MOST APPRECIATED CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR IS “PRICE PACKS” BY PENNY