PPF CEO STOESSEL: ONEPLAY IS 50 PERCENT AHEAD OF NETFLIX

8. 6. 2025 The PPF Group believes in a multi-platform future and the digital transformation of ProSieben, following the example of CME. Incoming co-CEO Didier Stoessel spoke about these plans in foreign media. In recent days, incoming co-CEO of the PPF Group, Didier Stoessel, has given interviews to foreign audiovisual media, in which he outlined PPF’s view of… Continue reading PPF CEO STOESSEL: ONEPLAY IS 50 PERCENT AHEAD OF NETFLIX



NOVA AND PRIMA ACCELERATE DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION. THE MARKET WILL CONSOLIDATE

5. 6. 2025 The largest commercial television stations, Nova and Prima, do not want to leave the terrestrial platform. At the same time, however, they are picking up the pace in digital distribution. This was also prompted by the launch of the Oneplay platform, according to discussions at the Digimedia 2025 conference. The leading Czech television groups Nova… Continue reading NOVA AND PRIMA ACCELERATE DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION. THE MARKET WILL CONSOLIDATE



ADS & DATA X SPA REINE ECO-PACK: UNLOCKING INCREMENTAL REACH THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN TV TARGETING

22. 5. 2025 SPA Reine’s Eco-Pack campaign with Ads & Data sets a new benchmark in media innovation by combining linear TV with Addressable TV (Smart AD) to deliver incremental reach and optimize frequency. In a still water category under growing pressure from tap water and price-driven private labels, SPA Reine worked with Ads&Data to reaffirm its leadership… Continue reading ADS & DATA X SPA REINE ECO-PACK: UNLOCKING INCREMENTAL REACH THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN TV TARGETING



ATRESMEDIA PUBLICIDAD’S FREQUENCY OPTIMISER

21. 5. 2025 Frequency Optimization in Connected TV Advertising Atresmedia Publicidad has introduced the Frequency Optimizer, a new technology solution aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of advertising in connected television (CTV). The system utilizes HbbTV (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV) technology and a sophisticated ad-serving platform to manage and control ad frequency in real time, an advancement… Continue reading ATRESMEDIA PUBLICIDAD’S FREQUENCY OPTIMISER



STUDY EU: BROADCASTER CONTENT REMAINS TOP CHOICE IN EUROPE AND US

1. 4. 2025 A new report has found 59% of connected TV users begin their journey with broadcaster-produced content when they switch on TV. RTL AdAlliance has revealed the fourth edition of its annual study – The New Life of the Living Room. In the quantitative research, RTL Group’s international sales house separates signal from noise in the… Continue reading STUDY EU: BROADCASTER CONTENT REMAINS TOP CHOICE IN EUROPE AND US



NIELSEN: MEDIA MIX’S DIGITAL VS. TRADITIONAL ALLOCATION A MATTER OF BUDGET SIZE.

31. 3. 2025 Nielsen Insights says that while there’s general agreement that the right media mix ultimately embraces solutions from the worlds of both digital and traditional media, the question remains one of balance. “It’s been a favorite question among marketing pundits, and the consensus today is that advertisers need brand building and performance marketing to work in… Continue reading NIELSEN: MEDIA MIX’S DIGITAL VS. TRADITIONAL ALLOCATION A MATTER OF BUDGET SIZE.



SURVEY USA: CONSUMERS EXPRESS GROWING DISSATISFACTION WITH STREAMING SERVICES

25. 3. 2025 M&E companies are at a tipping point. where they risk losing the next generation of viewers, a new study from Deloitte concludes. The honeymoon between the streaming industry and consumers is definitely over, with a new consumer survey showing deep dissatisfaction. Nearly half (47%) of those surveyed by Deloitte said they pay too much for… Continue reading SURVEY USA: CONSUMERS EXPRESS GROWING DISSATISFACTION WITH STREAMING SERVICES



FIVE CHARTS TO END THE TV DEBATE

23. 3. 2025 To drive growth, we must strengthen the brand, says Peter Field. For almost the last twenty years, the performance marketing world has been arguing that brand-building advertising is wasteful and unnecessary; that all a business needs to do is to spend their advertising money at the bottom of the sales funnel. This means using targeted… Continue reading FIVE CHARTS TO END THE TV DEBATE



THE STREAMCASTING CHALLENGE AND THE BATTLE FOR AD-TENTION

21. 3. 2025 The Italian media Sales Houses Association (FCP), in collaboration with Politecnico Milano and Nielsen, has conducted an in-depth industry study titled ‘’The Streamcasting Challenge and the Battle for Ad-Tension’’. This research explores the evolving dynamics of total audience measurement across broadcasting and streaming platforms, with a particular focus on ad-tention, the quality and quantity of attention… Continue reading THE STREAMCASTING CHALLENGE AND THE BATTLE FOR AD-TENTION



STUDY UK: YOUTUBE VIEWERSHIP PERCEIVED AS ‘BIGGER THAN IT IS’ IN UK

11. 3. 2025 YouTube accounts for 7% of TV set viewing in the UK, according to Barb data presented at last week’s Thinkbox event, Trends in TV 2025. “There are commentators out there saying ‘Television is YouTube’,” remarked Thinkbox head of research Anthony Jones. “Not in the UK, it isn’t. It might be in the US; it’s not… Continue reading STUDY UK: YOUTUBE VIEWERSHIP PERCEIVED AS ‘BIGGER THAN IT IS’ IN UK



5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CTV ADVERTISING PLATFORMS

24. 2. 2025 Connected TV (CTV) has emerged as the fastest-growing ad channel tracked by EMARKETER. Its ad spend outpaced other digital ads, search, social media, and retail media in 2024. “Two-thirds of the US population use connected TVs. In Canada, it’s nine in 10 people in the population,” our analyst Bill Fisher said on an episode of “Behind the Numbers.” “This is a… Continue reading 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CTV ADVERTISING PLATFORMS



STREAMING SERVICES BOOST THEIR INVESTMENT IN SPORTS RIGHTS

23. 2. 2025 Streaming services will account for 20% of what is spent on sports rights this year, according to new analysis, as the likes of Amazon and Netflix invest in live events to drive new subscribers and to entice advertisers with sponsorship deals and brand opportunities. Why sports rights matter As the streaming market reaches saturation point,… Continue reading STREAMING SERVICES BOOST THEIR INVESTMENT IN SPORTS RIGHTS



U.S. STUDY: KEY VIEWING TRENDS: TRADITIONAL TV STILL HAS THE UPPER HAND

20. 2. 2025 Linear television is still one of the most powerful media. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by EMARKETER last year. Despite the increasing number of people switching to connected television (CTV) and social video, most people in the U.S. still watch linear TV. Meanwhile, linear TV viewers are also very likely to use… Continue reading U.S. STUDY: KEY VIEWING TRENDS: TRADITIONAL TV STILL HAS THE UPPER HAND



WHAT SPORTS CAN TEACH US ABOUT CO-VIEWING ON TV

17. 2. 2025 Also known as the “Big Game” in the U.S., the Super Bowl is typically one of the most viewed TV moments. In fact, in 2024 Super Bowl LVIII, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, had the largest TV audience for a single-network telecast. It’s also a sports event that audiences will… Continue reading WHAT SPORTS CAN TEACH US ABOUT CO-VIEWING ON TV



THE KEY TASKS OF THE TELEVISION INDUSTRY AND BRANDS ARE TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY AND RESPECT FOR VALUES

17. 2. 2025 Speakers at egta Online Talk entitled Advertising in the Age of Giants: Protect Your Brand, Support Democracy discussed how the TV industry can best contribute to a safe media landscape and uphold responsible advertising. Moments in front of the camera were shared by Martin Andree, Professor of Media Sciences, University of Cologne, and Christina Forsgård, Founder… Continue reading THE KEY TASKS OF THE TELEVISION INDUSTRY AND BRANDS ARE TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY AND RESPECT FOR VALUES



LINEAR TV STILL OUTPERFORMS STREAMING AND OTT IN EUROPE

16. 2. 2025 Despite the growth in digital video content viewership, linear TV is holding on as the main source for watching video content on the European continent. Linear TV remains the largest source of video content in Western Europe, despite a gradual decline in minutes watched. This is according to analysis of OTT & Video and TV… Continue reading LINEAR TV STILL OUTPERFORMS STREAMING AND OTT IN EUROPE



MAJOR U.S. MVPDS AGREE ON DEFINITIONS FOR KEY MULTISCREEN TV ADVERTISING TERMS

14. 2. 2025 The agreement on terminology and how it is used will help simplify buying and selling of ads. At a time when major changes in the media landscape have transformed multiplatform advertising, a larger group of MVPDs have come together to offer some unified guidance on Multiscreen TV Advertising Terminology. The effort is important because commonly… Continue reading MAJOR U.S. MVPDS AGREE ON DEFINITIONS FOR KEY MULTISCREEN TV ADVERTISING TERMS



STUDY EU: TV DOMINATES VIDEO IN EUROPE

12. 2. 2025 TV still dominates video in Europe, but viewing time in key markets drops by 30 to 55mn over 5 years. Linear TV is pursuing a slow decline, both in terms of viewing time and revenue generated, in the most advanced media markets worldwide. In Western Europe, it is still nonetheless the largest audience driver for… Continue reading STUDY EU: TV DOMINATES VIDEO IN EUROPE