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Report: Internet TV remains dominant in Switzerland

Internet TV remains the leading TV reception method in Switzerland with 71 per cent of households receive television via broadband. According to the latest Zattoo TV Streaming Report 2026, IPTV continues to hold its position as the most important TV reception method, while streaming services have become firmly embedded in the everyday TV habits of […]

May 21, 2026

Research: Digital transactional video returns to growth

After two years of disruption, the digital transactional market is beginning to find momentum again, according to the latest Digital Transactional Market Outlook Report from Futuresource Consulting. Despite a weaker final quarter and continued pressure from a softer theatrical slate, the global market held steady at $7.6 billion (€6.5bn) in 2025. Now, with a pipeline […]

May 19, 2026

Forecast: LEO constellations to drive $12.9bn optical comms market by 2035

The third edition of Novaspace’s Optical Communications Market report forecasts cumulative global revenues for space-based Laser Communication Terminals (LCTs) to reach $12.9 billion (€11.1bn) through 2035, driven overwhelmingly by LEO constellations, which will account for more than 99 per cent of demand. “As constellations scale and operators seek to reduce reliance on extensive ground infrastructure, […]

May 18, 2026

Forecast: Amazon, Netflix, Google to control half of CTV ad market by 2030

The global fight to “own the living room” is entering a new phase as Google, Amazon and Netflix are projected to control 50 per cent of the global connected TV advertising market by 2030, according to forecasts presented by Omdia at RetailX in London. The findings highlight how the centre of power in television is […]

May 15, 2026

Forecast: Meta ad revenues to hit $240bn in 2026

In recent years, Meta has transformed its proposition to advertisers through AI-driven automation, leading its advertising business to grow a forecasted 22.3 per cent to $240 billion (€204.9bn) this year, according to WARC Media. Serving ads across its mass reach ‘family of apps’ remains the foundation of its monetisation strategy. Its fast-growing ad business funds an aggressive AI innovation programme – which, […]

May 14, 2026

Ofcom: Gigabit broadband available to 89% of UK homes

Ofcom research has revealed that 89 per cent of UK households can now get gigabit-capable broadband. The media watchdog’s Connected Nations Spring Update reveals that, as of January 2026, gigabit broadband – which delivers speeds of at least 1000 Mbit per second – is available to 27.1 million homes, up from 26.4 million (87 per […]

May 13, 2026

Forecast: Social media ad revenue at $640bn by 2030

Social media advertising revenue is projected to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12 per cent over the next five years, reaching $640 billion by the end of 2030, according to Omdia’s Social Media Advertising Market Landscape 2026 report, its first-ever research focusing exclusively on social media advertising. During the same period, […]

May 13, 2026

Netflix claims $325bn boost to global economy

New data from Netflix reveals that the streamer has contributed more than $325 billion (€276.6bn) to the global economy over the past decade, creating more than 425,000 jobs in over 50 countries. A decade ago, Netflix expanded into almost every country in the world in a single day, and since then it says it has […]

May 12, 2026

Survey: 73% of marketers to increase Upfront spending

A JamLoop survey released ahead of the 2026 Upfront season reveals how marketers are shifting budget strategies toward premium live event CTV to secure price stability, access high-impact inventory, and drive measurable business outcomes. The survey of 120 brand and agency marketing leaders highlights a growing reliance on Upfront commitments as marketers navigate an increasingly […]

May 11, 2026

Data: FTTP now covers 82.9% of UK premises

Point Topic has released its regular update on fixed broadband availability in the UK, tracking the progress to the end of Q1 2026. The analysis is based on its broadband availability dataset which covers all 1.7 million UK postcodes. Key headlines include: At the end of Q1 2026, the overall FTTP coverage, including Openreach FTTP network, […]

May 7, 2026