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Samsung Ads reveals new ad formats; STN channel

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 […]

May 8, 2025

Report: CTV ad impression volumes up 66% YoY

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 […]

May 8, 2025

NBCU to sell Versant ads under One Platform banner

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 […]

May 8, 2025

Research: FAST awareness remains low in UK

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 […]

May 7, 2025

Survey: AVoD pricing model most likely to succeed

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 […]

May 7, 2025

Tubi launches new ad formats, tech partnerships

Tubi, Fox’s ad-supported streaming service, made a series of product and partnership announcements during IAB NewFronts in New York. “As Tubi scales from emerging to essential, we are focused on providing ad solutions that meet the needs of brands across industries, from CPG to Auto and more, driving outcomes across the funnel so dollars can […]

May 7, 2025

Spotify, IAS bring brand safety to audio advertising

Integral Ad Science (IAS), the media measurement and optimisation platform, has announced with Spotify the launch of new Brand Safety and Suitability Features, including Targeting and Measurement, for podcast advertisers on the Spotify Audience Network in the US. “This partnership between IAS and Spotify represents a pivotal step forward in providing podcast advertisers with the […]

May 6, 2025

Nielsen: 72.4% of US TV viewing in Q1 includes ads

Nielsen, the US specialist in audience measurement, has launched The Ad Supported Gauge—a new extension of The Gauge. The new quarterly report provides a comprehensive look at the portion of television that delivers advertising across broadcast, cable and streaming. With these new insights, advertisers and agencies can gain a view of opportunities to connect with […]

May 2, 2025

Data: Apps transforming CTV ad buying

Samsung Ads has published new analysis of Smart TV users, revealing how the growing fragmentation of TV is shaping the new reality for TV advertisers. Behind the Screens: TV Phone Home takes app usage insights from the largest deterministic data set in Europe, combining nearly 70 million Samsung TV devices across EU5 with 20 million […]

May 1, 2025

Report: UK advertising records £42.6bn spend in 2024

The latest Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure Report shows that the UK’s ad market recorded a 10.4 per cent increase in investment to a total of £42.6 billion (€50.09bn) in 2024. The latest dataset shows online formats, when combined, grew 13.2 per cent last year with £4 in every £5 of ad budgets now spent online. New […]

April 30, 2025