PARKS: BUDGET PRESSURES FORCE 30% OF CONSUMERS TO CANCEL STREAMING SERVICES

11. 2. 2026 The number of consumers citing household expenses as the top reason for cutting streaming subscriptions has increased since 2020. Parks Associates has released new survey results indicating that affordability has overtaken content availability as the dominant reason consumers cancel video services. Data from its Streaming Competition and Profitability: Pricing Models & Retention Strategies study finds… Continue reading PARKS: BUDGET PRESSURES FORCE 30% OF CONSUMERS TO CANCEL STREAMING SERVICES

IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, ROUGHLY ONE IN SEVEN ADVERTISEMENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA IS FRAUDULENT

11. 2. 2026 Fraudulent advertisements generate billions in revenue for social networks in Europe, according to a study by Juniper Research. The prediction for 2030 is even more pessimistic, forecasting that the average user will encounter fraudulent advertisements about a third more often than today. A new peer-reviewed study by Juniper Research highlights the systemic problem of fraudulent… Continue reading IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, ROUGHLY ONE IN SEVEN ADVERTISEMENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA IS FRAUDULENT

LIDL INVESTED THE MOST IN ADVERTISING IN 2025. HOW MUCH WAS INVESTED IN MEDIA?

9. 2. 2026 Lidl also confirmed its position as the strongest advertiser in the domestic media in 2025. Advertising for food and food chains was once again the most intense. Total advertising investment in the purchase of advertising space in the media increased only slightly, according to data from Nielsen monitoring. The top three advertisers in the media… Continue reading LIDL INVESTED THE MOST IN ADVERTISING IN 2025. HOW MUCH WAS INVESTED IN MEDIA?

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

TRUST IN TV GREW FASTER OVER PAST FOUR YEARS THAN ANY OTHER MEDIUM, RESEARCH REVEALS

5. 2. 2026 Following the launch of the Credos Trust Tracker data for 2025, Channel 4’s chief commercial officer analyses the results and their implications for TV advertising. In a world of deepfakes, bots and post-truth politics, it’s not surprising that consumers are seeking shelter in trusted environments where accuracy is everything, and facts are back in fashion.… Continue reading TRUST IN TV GREW FASTER OVER PAST FOUR YEARS THAN ANY OTHER MEDIUM, RESEARCH REVEALS

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

CZECHS AND TELEVISION: AMONG THE MOST LOYAL VIEWERS IN EUROPE

3. 2. 2026 In the European context, Czechs are among the nations that have long been avid television viewers. Even in an era of growing media fragmentation, television broadcasting maintains a strong reach, stable viewership and the ability to appeal to a wide audience throughout the week. While watching television remains a normal part of the day in… Continue reading CZECHS AND TELEVISION: AMONG THE MOST LOYAL VIEWERS IN EUROPE

CZECHS MAINLY WANT TO WATCH THE WINTER OLYMPICS ON TELEVISION, WITH ICE HOCKEY AND BIATHLON PROVING MOST POPULAR

30. 1. 2026 Czechs want to watch the Winter Olympics mainly on television, with younger people preferring social networks and streams more than older people, according to research by ResSolution Group for MediaGuru.cz. Television remains the main medium for watching the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina among Czech viewers. According to research by ResSolution Group for… Continue reading CZECHS MAINLY WANT TO WATCH THE WINTER OLYMPICS ON TELEVISION, WITH ICE HOCKEY AND BIATHLON PROVING MOST POPULAR

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

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

CAMPAIGNS SEE BETTER BUSINESS EFFECTS WHEN THEY INCREASE BRAND TRUST

28. 1. 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

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

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

TELEVISION AND STREAMING ARE NOT COMPETITORS: CZECHS NATURALLY SWITCH BETWEEN THEM DEPENDING ON THE CONTENT

23. 1. 2026 Czech viewers do not perceive television and streaming services as separate platforms, but as two parts of content between which they naturally move. According to research by Atmedia Index, conducted by Atmedia, which represents 20 thematic TV stations on the Czech market, Czechs switch between TV stations and streaming services depending on their mood, the… Continue reading TELEVISION AND STREAMING ARE NOT COMPETITORS: CZECHS NATURALLY SWITCH BETWEEN THEM DEPENDING ON THE CONTENT

HOW FRAMING TIME CHANGES WHAT PEOPLE THINK SOMETHING IS WORTH

21. 1. 2026 The way in which time is framed in relation to a service or product, such as the age of a whisky, influences people’s perception of its value, says new research, and how brands use this to their advantage will depend on what they are trying to sell. The study examined the difference between presenting time… Continue reading HOW FRAMING TIME CHANGES WHAT PEOPLE THINK SOMETHING IS WORTH