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Survey: 28% of Brits want rewards for binge-watching

More than a quarter of Brits (28 per cent) think streaming services should introduce rewards for binge-watching, such as unlocking discounts after streaming a set number of hours or completing a season. The finding comes from the newly released The future of bundling waits for no one report from Bango, which surveyed 1,500 UK consumers. […]

March 2, 2026

Study: US broadcast TV still leads in reach, time spent

TVB, the trade association of America’s local broadcast television industry, has released findings from a study analysing multimedia use and effectiveness. The 2026 Media Comparisons Study, conducted by GfK/NIQ and commissioned by TVB, examined media use among US adults (aged 18+) on over 20 traditional and digital media platforms including free, paid ad-supported, and advertising-free […]

February 27, 2026

Data: Audience down 11% for Trump’s State of the Union 2026

An estimated 32.6 million people watched US President Donald Trump deliver the 2026 State of the Union address on February 24th, according to Nielsen. The data showed that Trump’s biggest share of the audience were ages 55 and above (drawing 23.6 million). The speech attracted 5.96 million viewers aged 35-54 and 2.05 million viewers aged […]

February 27, 2026

Study: Addressable TV delivers 3x web uplift vs linear

Sky Media has released its Addressable Advantage study analysing the effectiveness of addressable TV advertising. The analysis compares its ability to deliver effective campaigns, greater certainty of outcomes for advertisers and measurable business growth for brands, compared to linear alone. Powered by Norman, Sky Media’s proprietary effectiveness databank, the study analyses outcomes from 2,400 campaigns […]

February 26, 2026

Research: Widening gap between box office success and BAFTA contenders

Following the BAFTAs ceremony on February 22nd, analysis from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has revealed a widening gap between box office success and critical acclaim in the UK over the last four decades. Analysing nearly 37 years of BBFC age rating data – ranging back to 1989 when the 12 age rating […]

February 26, 2026

Ofcom: Broadband prices drop 6%

According to Ofcom research, average broadband prices available in the UK fell in real terms in 2025, especially for faster services. Across various different speeds, prices decreased by 6 per cent on average. In many cases, customers can switch to a faster, more reliable full-fibre broadband service and pay the same, or less, than they […]

February 26, 2026

EBU members deliver most-watched Winter Olympics ever

European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Member broadcasters have delivered their most successful Winter Olympic Games ever, with Milano Cortina 2026 achieving record-breaking reach and exceptional engagement across Europe. Spanning linear and digital platforms, public service media consistently outperformed their typical market shares, dominating national viewing charts and bringing the Games to hundreds of millions of viewers […]

February 26, 2026

Report: Netherlands tops mobile QoE in Europe

MedUX, a specialist in international fixed and mobile network testing and benchmarking, has released its 2026 report on mobile network performance across Europe. The crowdsourcing research reveals that the Netherlands leads the region for overall Quality of Experience (QoE), a measure of user satisfaction, scoring 4.51 out of 5. Denmark and Norway follow closely behind […]

February 26, 2026

Research: Smartphones steering the future of in-car audio

In-car audio is changing fast. For decades, the experience was defined by radios and CD players. Today, the smartphone has taken control, reports Futuresource. The company’s Automotive Perspectives report shows that more than half of drivers across major markets now rely on their phones as the primary source of audio. This shift creates a new […]

February 26, 2026

Survey: Sports viewing shifts to multi-format future

The 7th edition of Altman Solon’s Global Sports Survey finds the sports sector entering a new growth cycle, supported by strong industry confidence and changing fan viewing behavior. The study includes input from 250 senior global sports executives and a survey of 6,000 sports fans across the US, UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France.  Industry […]

February 25, 2026