NEW RESEARCH LAYS OUT STREAMING SERVICES’ BEST DEFENSE AGAINST CHURN

21. 9. 2026 | 4 min read HUB survey shows that being viewers’ first choice makes a streaming service up to six times more resistant to cancellation. New research indicates that in the streaming subscription businesses, not all subscribers are equally valuable. According to Hub Entertainment Research’s “Decoding the Default” 2026 study, the more engaged users are, the more likely they are to stay and the less likely they are to churn and drop subscriptions.

HUB: YOUNGER FANS FUELING UPTICK IN SPORTS TV VIEWERSHIP

12. 9. 2026 | 3 min read Viewers under the age of 18 are seven times more likely to watch sports on TV now than they were a year ago, according to new data.

YOUNG CONSUMERS’ SPORTS VIEWING RISES SHARPLY

11. 9. 2026 | 2 min read Young consumers are watching more sports than ever -- live and non-live sports content on TV and other devices -- according to Hub Entertainment Research. This growth is attributable to social media and digital media creators.

HOME SCREENS ARE A PRIME CTV AD TOUCHPOINT

14. 8. 2026 | 3 min read The CTV home screen is becoming premium ad real estate.

STUDY USA: TV OPERATING SYSTEMS GAIN INFLUENCE OVER VIEWING

27. 7. 2026 | 4 min read New survey data highlights how smart TVs are becoming the most influential gatekeepers in entertainment, playing an increasingly important role in how viewers discover and watch content. The operating systems powering Smart TVs become the front door to streaming.

CONSUMERS WARM UP TO STREAMING ADS: HERE’S WHAT THE NUMBERS SAY

24. 7. 2026 | 4 min read As the number of ad-supported tiers on the market increases, cheaper options have made gains against ad-free ones, according to Hub.

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.

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.

STUDY USA: STREAMERS STRUGGLE TO DIFFERENTIATE THEMSELVES WITH ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

24. 3. 2026 | 4 min read YouTube is gaining ground with audiences as a `TV network’ rather than simply being a creator platform, according to Hub

STUDY USA: CONSUMERS SEE ‘STRONG VALUE’ IN STREAMING BUT ARE ‘VERY CONCERNED’ ABOUT ECONOMY

12. 8. 2025 | 6 min read The newest Hub survey highlights the impact that economic uncertainty could have on the streaming industry.

SURVEY: MORE VIEWERS TURN TO STREAMING FOR SPORTS

13. 7. 2025 | 3 min read The latest wave from Hub’s sports tracker shows that in just one year, streaming platforms have made great strides toward becoming the “home base” for sports.

HUB: CONSUMERS STRUGGLE TO DIFFERENTIATE STREAMING SERVICES

19. 3. 2025 | 2 min read Consumers are struggling to find competitive advantages between subscription streaming video services, according to new data from Hub Entertainment Research. Despite strong awareness of many places to watch TV and movies, there has been a decline in viewer confidence in SVOD platforms clarifying what makes their service distinct from one another.

SURVEY USA: MORE VIEWERS TURN TO STREAMING FOR SPORTS

10. 3. 2025 | 3 min read The latest wave from Hub’s sports tracker shows that in just one year, streaming platforms have made great strides toward becoming the “home base” for sports

TV ADVERTISING FACTS: VIEWERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO ACCEPT LIVE TV ADVERTISING, ACCORDING TO A SURVEY BY HUB ENTERTAINMENT RESEARCH

15. 2. 2025 | 4 min read Two-thirds of viewers find advertising on live TV more acceptable than in on-demand programmes. In VOD, viewers are receptive to advertising if it saves them money on their subscription.

STUDY USA: STREAMING VIEWERS MORE ACCEPTING OF TV ADS

12. 1. 2025 | 4 min read Annual survey finds two-thirds of viewers find advertising more tolerable than in on-demand programming.

HUB: VIEWERS POSITIVE TOWARD STREAMING VIDEO ADS

1. 8. 2024 | 3 min read The proliferation of ad-supported subscription and free streaming video platforms is apparently resonating with viewers.

DOOMING DATA OF THE DAY: GEN ALPHA SPENDS 78% OF ITS SCREEN TIME ON SOCIAL VIDEO

10. 7. 2024 | 2 min read Forget ‘Netflix and chill,’ these young whippersnappers are leaving behind our whole professionally produced way of life!

HALF OF STREAMING USERS DON’T KNOW WHICH SERVICE THEIR FAVORITE SHOW IS ON

28. 3. 2024 | 3 min read A new study by hub Entertainment Research has found that about half of streaming users do not know which service has popular franchise shows — and licensing is to blame. About the same percentage of TV viewers say they could not explain what Apple TV+ is to another person.