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Data: Hellmann’s takes most interacted-with Super Bowl LX ad

Hellmann’s Meal Diamond campaign has emerged as the most impactful Super Bowl LX ad online, according to data compiled by Quantcast. The adtech firm tracked engagement across the open internet, which includes news sites and blogs. and – from this – identified the top five performing Super Bowl ad campaigns. Hellmann’s ad, starring Andy Samberg […]

February 13, 2026

Analysis: Dunkin, Budweiser lead Super Bowl TV ad replay rankings

Super Bowl ads are reported to cost $8 million for just 30 seconds, but only a handful earn attention after the final whistle. Data from Kinetiq, the AI-powered global media intelligence platform, reveals which Super Bowl LX advertisers managed to extend their impact beyond game night. According to the analysis – conducted in partnership with […]

February 11, 2026

Final chance to visit The Friends Experience: The One in London

Fans can step into the world of Friends at The Friends Experience: The One in London in a final festive run before the attraction closes on January 4th 2026. Created by Warner Bros Discovery Global Experiences, Original X Productions, and Warner Bros Television Group and operated by London-based The Luna Entertainment Group, The Friends Experience features full-scale […]

November 4, 2025

ITV acquires Matthew Perry doc

ITV has acquired the documentary, Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy, which will arrive on ITV1, ITVX, STV & STV Player on August 18th. Never seen before by a UK audience, the ITN Productions’ documentary has been updated by the producers since it first aired on Peacock in the US to feature new developments in the […]

July 24, 2025

The best slot scenes to feature in TV shows

Many TV shows and movies have emerged as cultural reflections of our daily lives. Since many people enjoy playing slot machines, it is unsurprising that scenes with slot machines have been incorporated in TV shows and movies. In addition, slot machines have become iconic symbols for excitement, fun and quick money, which have only broadened […]

April 2, 2025

Casino culture within television explored

Since the beginning of film noir, casinos have been presented as romantic, glamorous, and thrilling places to be. It brings to mind the suits smoldering around a poker table, sipping away at their martinis — shaken not stirred. Or maybe it’s the floaters loitering around slot machines, used as a comical touch. Either way, we […]

February 20, 2025

Survey: “Gladiators ready” most iconic TV quote of the year

Sky has revealed the most meme’d, quoted, and repeated phrases from TV in the last year, with ‘Gladiators ready’ (Gladiators, 19 per cent), ‘I am a Faithful’ (The Traitors, 15 per cent) and ‘Sent from iPhon’ (Baby Reindeer, 14 per cent) topping the list. It has been a hit year of television, with quotes from […]

November 27, 2024

Research: Impact of US political attitudes on TV viewing

The results of a joint study between Hub Entertainment Research and the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) fielded as part of Hub’s annual Decoding The Default survey found significant differences between liberals and conservatives in which entertainment TV shows they find appealing. Study highlights include: The TV viewing audience is almost equally split between liberals and […]

October 29, 2024

Research: EastEnders, Friends among most recognisable TV themes

Soap operas EastEnders and Coronation Street and celebrated US sitcom Friends have been voted the top three most recognisable TV theme tunes of all time. Research conducted by Sky TV reveals the top 10 most instantly recognisable theme tunes as voted for by Brits, with cult classics such as Doctor Who (47 per cent), The […]

September 27, 2024

The evolution of TV series: From cable to streaming

Television has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades. From the days of cable TV to the current era of streaming services, the way we consume TV series has fundamentally changed. The Golden Age of Cable TV In the late 20th century, cable TV reigned supreme. It brought a variety of channels and […]

September 9, 2024