STUDY USA: STREAMERS STRUGGLE TO DIFFERENTIATE THEMSELVES WITH ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

24. 3. 2026 YouTube is gaining ground with audiences as a `TV network’ rather than simply being a creator platform, according to Hub As streaming services struggle to gain market share in a consolidating industry and continue to face high levels of subscribers churning in and out of their services, a new survey from Hub Entertainment Research indicates… Continue reading STUDY USA: STREAMERS STRUGGLE TO DIFFERENTIATE THEMSELVES WITH ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

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

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

STUDY: TOP REASON FOR CANCELLING STREAMING SERVICE IS PROGRAMMING

27. 1. 2026 In contrast the main reason for cancelling pay TV services is to reduce costs and save money, according to Parks Associates As pay TV operators continue to struggle with cord cutting and streaming platforms seeks to retain fickle consumers who regularly cancel subscriptions, a new study from Parks Associates takes a deep dive into consumer… Continue reading STUDY: TOP REASON FOR CANCELLING STREAMING SERVICE IS PROGRAMMING

AI AND VIDEO SEARCH: CHATBOTS CAN FIND STREAMING PLATFORMS BUT STRUGGLE WITH DEEP LINKS TO SHOWS, STUDY SAYS

6. 1. 2026 The number of people using traditional search engines is declining. Many are now turning to AI chatbots when searching for movies, series, and other streamed content. However, there is a problem. According to a study by veed analytics , the actual effectiveness of chatbots for video content search is still limited. How did testing across… Continue reading AI AND VIDEO SEARCH: CHATBOTS CAN FIND STREAMING PLATFORMS BUT STRUGGLE WITH DEEP LINKS TO SHOWS, STUDY SAYS

AMPERE: HOLIDAY SIGN-UP SURGE DELIVERS A THIRD OF US STREAMING ADDS, BUT RETENTION COMES DOWN TO VALUE

15. 12. 2025 Nearly one-third of US streaming sign-ups recorded between February 2024 and January 2025 landed in the festive window from November to January, according to new research from Ampere Analysis. The study points to Black Friday as a major contributor, with 8 of the top 10 US streamers running promotional deals in 2024, offering savings ranging… Continue reading AMPERE: HOLIDAY SIGN-UP SURGE DELIVERS A THIRD OF US STREAMING ADDS, BUT RETENTION COMES DOWN TO VALUE

VIEWERS SAY THEY SPEND TOO MUCH TIME CHOOSING TV OR VOD SHOWS

19. 11. 2025 Almost half of TV viewers and more than half of streaming viewers spend more time than they would like choosing a show, according to the Atmedia index. Too many TV channels and streaming services can lead to the ‘ paradox of choice’, a situation where a large number of options makes the decision more difficult… Continue reading VIEWERS SAY THEY SPEND TOO MUCH TIME CHOOSING TV OR VOD SHOWS

NEW DATA: STREAMING SERVICE USERS ARE WASTING MORE TIME LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO WATCH

5. 11. 2025 U.S. consumers now spend 12 minutes trying to find programming, up from 10.5 minutes in 2023, as many report being `overwhelmed’ by streaming media. Despite all the hype around AI and long-standing efforts to improve content discovery, a new Gracenote study indicates that the problem of finding something to watch on streaming services is not… Continue reading NEW DATA: STREAMING SERVICE USERS ARE WASTING MORE TIME LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO WATCH

STREAMING BUSINESS GROWTH IS DRIVEN BY PRICE INCREASES

26. 10. 2025 The pressure to make streaming platform services more expensive is likely to continue, estimates Erika Luzsicza. Do streaming services still have room to grow? Let’s take a look at what’s driving the growing potential of streaming services so far. The numbers from the United States offer a prime example. The market there shows a penetration… Continue reading STREAMING BUSINESS GROWTH IS DRIVEN BY PRICE INCREASES

STUDY: MANY NEW STREAMING SUBS DROP THE SERVICE AFTER NFL ENDS

15. 10. 2025 A new report from Samsung Ads provides some disturbing data for streaming services that have been spending massive amounts of money on their NFL and sports rights. The Samsung Ads’ Quarterly State of CTV Report found that while the number of new users to three apps that streamed live NFL football games grew by 28%… Continue reading STUDY: MANY NEW STREAMING SUBS DROP THE SERVICE AFTER NFL ENDS

ONEPLAY PREPARES VIEWERS FOR THE ARRIVAL OF NOVA KRIMI

12. 10. 2025 Nova is rebranding its thematic channel Nova Gold to Nova Krimi from November. Before the launch, it is using its online platform Oneplay to promote and prepare viewers for the launch of the new project. The current communication includes a taster channel at position number 17, where Viasat True Crime has been included since October.… Continue reading ONEPLAY PREPARES VIEWERS FOR THE ARRIVAL OF NOVA KRIMI

CONTENT-BASED ‘CONTEXTUAL’ ADS SCORE LOW VS. AUDIENCE TARGETING: SURVEY

1. 10. 2025 Content-based “contextual” advertising continues to essentially get a thumbs down from brands — especially when it comes to media buys on connected TV (CTV) platforms, according to a recent Gracenote survey. “Marketers, brands, agencies have evolved their thinking about CTV as a paid media channel — but have not evolved their strategies accordingly,” according to… Continue reading CONTENT-BASED ‘CONTEXTUAL’ ADS SCORE LOW VS. AUDIENCE TARGETING: SURVEY

STREAMING DRIVES SALES, BUT MEDIA PROFITABILITY IN EUROPE DECLINES

16. 9. 2025 The European media market is growing thanks to streaming, online advertising and new distribution models. However, the profitability of media companies is declining and an increasing part of the market is dominated by US platforms, according to the Media Industry Outlook. The European media sector has seen revenue growth in recent years, but declining profitability.… Continue reading STREAMING DRIVES SALES, BUT MEDIA PROFITABILITY IN EUROPE DECLINES

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

STUDY: MORE VIEWERS START THEIR TV VIEWING WITH A SVOD SERVICE THAN LIVE TV

15. 9. 2025 Less than one third of viewers start watching TV with a live TV service; 40% begin with an SVOD service like Netflix. As linear TV channels battle streaming services for viewers, Hub’s annual “Decoding the Default” survey found that many viewers began watching TV using a SVOD services like Netflix and that a significant majority… Continue reading STUDY: MORE VIEWERS START THEIR TV VIEWING WITH A SVOD SERVICE THAN LIVE TV

NEARLY 90% OF ADVERTISERS WILL USE GEN AI TO BUILD VIDEO ADS, ACCORDING TO IAB

14. 8. 2025 Video’s transition to the future is accelerating, with half of advertisers already using Gen AI to build video ads, according to IAB’s “2025 Digital Video Ad Spend & Strategy Full Report.” Created in partnership with Advertiser Perceptions and Guideline, Part Two of the report provides insights into the impact of GenAI on ad production, what… Continue reading NEARLY 90% OF ADVERTISERS WILL USE GEN AI TO BUILD VIDEO ADS, ACCORDING TO IAB

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

12. 8. 2025 The newest Hub survey highlights the impact that economic uncertainty could have on the streaming industry. PORTSMOUTH, N.H. —A new study shows that the post-pandemic economic strain and rising prices continue to rattle U.S. consumers, who are keeping an eye on their spending and streaming video price increases. Yet, the results of Hub Entertainment Research’s… Continue reading STUDY USA: CONSUMERS SEE ‘STRONG VALUE’ IN STREAMING BUT ARE ‘VERY CONCERNED’ ABOUT ECONOMY