The Association of Commercial Television and Video on Demand Services in Europe (ACT), which represents the interests of leading commercial media across Europe, has welcomed the European Council’s conclusions on the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD). In a Statement, the body said: “Commercial TV & VOD welcomes the adoption of the Council Conclusions on the […]
Mediavision reports that ad-supported streaming services are gaining ground in Finland. According to Mediavision’s latest Nordic TV & Streaming analysis, 15 per cent of Finnish households now subscribe to at least one paid ad-supported streaming service (HVoD). This marks a significant increase of more than 65 per cent compared to the same period in 2024. […]
Hearst Networks EMEA is expanding its footprint in Central and Eastern Europe with the launch of a dedicated local feed for The History Channel in Slovenia. The channel will feature a curated mix of History Channel originals and popular international content, along with localised ad breaks tailored specifically for Slovenian advertisers. Building on recent momentum […]
UK commercial PSB Channel 4 is to introduce a new app in 2026, suggesting it will better help the broadcaster to provide value to its advertisers, being much more accessible. Speaking at the DTG Summit in London, Rak Patel, Chief Commercial Officer, Channel 4, said: “We will have a new digital experience, a new app […]
As measurement continues to evolve, WARC, the specialist in marketing effectiveness, has released The Future of Measurement 2025, a report that explores the emerging trends in media and creative measurement. It focuses on three key areas: the growth of marketing experiments, the price measurement gap, and the rise of AI-powered creative testing. Paul Stringer, Managing […]
At IAB NewFronts 2025, Samsung Ads, the advertising division of Samsung Electronics, called on brands to go beyond the status quo and unlock the full performance potential of connected TV (CTV). Kicking off the suite of announcements at NewFronts was the debut of STN, the Samsung Television Network, the broad-FAST channel exclusively on Samsung TV […]
DoubleVerify, the software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, has released its DV Global Insights: Trends in the Modern Streaming Landscape report offering an in-depth look at the state of streaming TV advertising in 2025. Drawing from DV’s proprietary measurement data and a global consumer survey of 22,000 viewers, the report explores how […]
NBCUniversal and Versant, Comcast’s planned spin-off of news, sports and entertainment assets, have reached a commercial service agreement to sell domestic Versant advertising inventory under its One Platform banner, including CNBC, E!, Golf Channel, MSNBC, Oxygen, Syfy, USA, and digital platforms. This partnership will cover the next two Upfront cycles. NBCUniversal’s Chairman of Global Advertising […]
ScreenThink, MTM’s market intelligence tool for the TV and video industry, has released the findings of its research report including an exploration of the current impact of FAST on the UK’s television landscape. The study highlights the untapped potential of FAST TV in the UK: revealing that, while nearly half (44 per cent) of UK […]
At a time when streaming leaders are navigating economic pressures, shifting ad markets, and heightened cybersecurity risks, a report sheds light on how the industry’s decision-makers are prioritising growth, resilience and efficiency in 2025. Launched by the team behind OTT Question Time Live, the inaugural OTT Leaders’ Sentiment Survey Report captures the views of senior […]