STUDY HIGHLIGHTS RISE OF DUAL-SCREEN BEHAVIOR DURING TV VIEWING

27. 4. 2026 tvScientific released its “2026 Consumer Trends Report,” positioning television as a full-funnel channel that drives discovery, trust and purchase behavior across a multiscreen environment. The report, based on a survey of more than 600 U.S. consumers across Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers, examined how streaming, device usage and cross-channel engagement are reshaping… Continue reading STUDY HIGHLIGHTS RISE OF DUAL-SCREEN BEHAVIOR DURING TV VIEWING

RIVAL BROADCASTERS PRIMA AND NOVA HAVE JOINED FORCES TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST ONLINE HATES

13. 4. 2026 Rival broadcaster Prima has joined TV Nova’s campaign to combat hate speech on social media. Rival broadcasters Prima and Nova have jointly spoken out against the hate directed at their presenters and actors in recent years. Alongside the criticism that is a natural part of their work, these TV personalities are subjected to words full… Continue reading RIVAL BROADCASTERS PRIMA AND NOVA HAVE JOINED FORCES TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST ONLINE HATES

TV NOVA HAS LAUNCHED AN ANTI-HATE CAMPAIGN, ENLISTING THE HELP OF WELL-KNOWN FIGURES

8. 4. 2026 The campaign emphasises that the line between criticism and abuse is crucial, and that anonymity on social media does not mean impunity. The TV Nova group has launched a new wave of its“Hate is not an opinion”campaign, which draws attention to the growing problem of hate speech on social media and its impact on mental… Continue reading TV NOVA HAS LAUNCHED AN ANTI-HATE CAMPAIGN, ENLISTING THE HELP OF WELL-KNOWN FIGURES

ALDI HAS WON OVER YOUNG CUSTOMERS. THE TV BRAND HAS BECOME A ‘VIRAL’ HIT ONLINE

27. 3. 2026 Aldi has changed its approach to marketing, moving away from traditional media in favour of entertaining and unexpected content on social media. Thanks to this strategy, it has managed to reach the hard-to-reach group of young, childless customers, increase engagement and significantly boost business results, Darren Hawkins explained at OmniConnect. The British chain Aldi has… Continue reading ALDI HAS WON OVER YOUNG CUSTOMERS. THE TV BRAND HAS BECOME A ‘VIRAL’ HIT ONLINE

SHORT-FORM VIDEO IS DRIVING VIEWERS TO WATCH FULL TV SHOWS, RESEARCH FINDS

16. 3. 2026 Short-form video content on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts is increasingly functioning as a discovery mechanism for longer-form television and film, according to new research published by online research data and analytics technology group YouGov. The findings, drawn from a nationally representative survey of 2,035 adults aged 16 and over in… Continue reading SHORT-FORM VIDEO IS DRIVING VIEWERS TO WATCH FULL TV SHOWS, RESEARCH FINDS

VAB STUDY: SOCIAL MEDIA HAS NO CHANCE OF HELPING SMALL BRANDS BREAK THROUGH WITHOUT ADVERTISING ON STREAMING TV

17. 2. 2026 Today’s VAB webinar showed that while social media is popular among advertisers, it is far from a silver bullet. It’s true that it is easy to buy, easy to measure, and allows for quick testing. But there is one major problem: new research shows that its effect on new brands is limited and absolutely insufficient… Continue reading VAB STUDY: SOCIAL MEDIA HAS NO CHANCE OF HELPING SMALL BRANDS BREAK THROUGH WITHOUT ADVERTISING ON STREAMING TV

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

THE IMPORTANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED INFLUENCERS IS GROWING

23. 1. 2026 Audience size is no longer the main measure of success, and the importance of small and medium-sized influencers is growing. The year 2025 brought significant changes to influencer marketing. Audience size is no longer the main measure of success, reach is declining due to algorithm changes, and brands are focusing on long-term collaborations. At the… Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED INFLUENCERS IS GROWING

THE ALPHA GENERATION: WHAT BRANDS ARE WINNING WITH THEM AND WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR?

10. 12. 2025 Research agency ResSolution Group has presented its extensive study on Generation Alpha. It maps their habits, behaviours, buying and media preferences and perceptions of advertising. Generation Alpha, i.e. children born after 2010, are growing up in a world connected by digital technology and social networks. This generation is the first to be born “with a… Continue reading THE ALPHA GENERATION: WHAT BRANDS ARE WINNING WITH THEM AND WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR?

STUDY: CTV ADS HAVE UP TO FOUR TIMES THE ATTENTION SPAN OF DIGITAL

7. 12. 2025 Advertising in big-screen streaming (CTV) is getting nearly four times the attention of digital channels, according to a study by Amplified and VFC. Ads in big-screen streaming (CTV) receive nearly 80% of viewers ‘ attention, compared to only around 20% in conventional digital environments. That’s according to research by Amplified and Video Futures Collective (VFC), an… Continue reading STUDY: CTV ADS HAVE UP TO FOUR TIMES THE ATTENTION SPAN OF DIGITAL

TV, MOVIE DISCOVERY CONTINUE TO BENEFIT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA

3. 12. 2025 Legacy TV and movie discovery continue to see many benefits from social media — in terms of marketing and content discovery. At the same time, social media does much to serve its own content in terms of getting popular appeal and usage. New research from S&P Global Market Intelligence finds young media consumers are served… Continue reading TV, MOVIE DISCOVERY CONTINUE TO BENEFIT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA

“BIASED,” “BORING,” “CHAOTIC,” AND “BAD”: A MAJORITY OF TEENS HOLD NEGATIVE VIEWS OF NEWS MEDIA, REPORT FINDS

6. 11. 2025 About half of the teens surveyed believe that journalists frequently “make up details, such as quotes” and “pay for sources.” Mary Robb, a social studies teacher at Andover High School in Massachusetts, has been teaching news literacy for 25 years. The longtime educator sees teaching students how to critically read the news and online information… Continue reading “BIASED,” “BORING,” “CHAOTIC,” AND “BAD”: A MAJORITY OF TEENS HOLD NEGATIVE VIEWS OF NEWS MEDIA, REPORT FINDS

CONSUMERS PREFER TO WATCH ADS ON AMAZON, FINDS KANTAR STUDY

23. 9. 2025 Consumers are more receptive to ads on Amazon than those on other global media platforms, while X is the least trusted platform among marketers, according to a Kantar global study of the media landscape. These are among the top findings from the analytics and consulting firm’s Media Reactions 2025, which canvasses the opinions of both… Continue reading CONSUMERS PREFER TO WATCH ADS ON AMAZON, FINDS KANTAR STUDY

TV NEWS’ FAST ERA: CAN FREE CHANNELS BRING BACK YOUNGER VIEWERS?

16. 9. 2025 For purveyors of TV news, free ad-supported streaming channels have become a bigger part of their future as the habit of traditional viewing fades and a new generation relies on information from TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms. The channels carry repeats of TV newscasts, morning shows and news magazines, but over time have… Continue reading TV NEWS’ FAST ERA: CAN FREE CHANNELS BRING BACK YOUNGER VIEWERS?

GEN Z GO STRAIGHT TO STREAMING SERVICES

16. 9. 2025 Over half of British Gen Z start watching TV on streaming platforms such as Netflix or Amazon Prime over browsing regular broadcast channels, according to new research from Boston Consulting Group. When they can’t decide what to watch, 40% of Brits default to Netflix, close to three times more than Amazon Prime Video, the next… Continue reading GEN Z GO STRAIGHT TO STREAMING SERVICES

LABUBU: A PHENOMENON THAT HAS CONQUERED THE MARKET AND SOCIAL NETWORKS FROM ASIA

15. 8. 2025 Labubu toys are conquering the world. Even stars such as Rihanna, Dua Lipa and David Beckham share photos with them. And the manufacturer’s sales are soaring. They’re a bit like monkeys, but instead of a cute smile, they have a creepy look on their lips. Still, almost everyone wants them, and people are willing to… Continue reading LABUBU: A PHENOMENON THAT HAS CONQUERED THE MARKET AND SOCIAL NETWORKS FROM ASIA

PEOPLE LOSING TRUST IN SOCIAL MEDIA AS DISINFORMATION SPREADS

30. 7. 2025 The trust gap between legacy media and social media is growing, as disinformation, fake news, and a lack of regulation knocks people’s confidence in creator-led content, research finds. European consumers trust radio, linear TV, cinema and print due to their established credibility, finds RTL AdAlliance’s The New Life of the Living Room study*, which provides… Continue reading PEOPLE LOSING TRUST IN SOCIAL MEDIA AS DISINFORMATION SPREADS

IS TV ADVERTISING STILL EFFECTIVE IN 2025?

3. 6. 2025 How can you ensure your campaigns deliver maximum ROI? Let’s dive into the science behind successful TV advertising and explore why behavioral methods provide better insights than traditional ad testing approaches. Television advertising has transformed dramatically since its golden age in the mid-20th century. Once dominated by three networks reaching nearly every household, today’s landscape… Continue reading IS TV ADVERTISING STILL EFFECTIVE IN 2025?