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WTFN Entertainment launches Radar MCN

Television producer WTFN Entertainment has launched Radar MCN – a new division to support its digital content network. Headquartered in Melbourne and also with an office in the UK, the business will bring together a network of owned channels with millions of subscribers across YouTube, Facebook and Snap, as well as a series of global […]

January 16, 2023

UKTV Play user base up 27% YOY

Figures from commercial broadcaster UKTV indicate that following a year of increased investment and focus on its free streaming service UKTV Play, it has grown direct-to-consumer views by over a quarter and added a further one million registered users. The network also achieved record SOCI (share of commercial impacts) in 2022, up 2.1 per cent […]

January 12, 2023By Colin Mann

Research: Gen Z’s different definition of ‘entertainment’

Television, gaming, and social media were once separate categories of entertainment, but in 2023, these are all available and consumed on the same screens and devices, plus, they all compete for the same pool of disposable time. This is according to Hub Entertainment Research’s annual Video Redefined study, a deep dive into how viewers choose […]

January 11, 2023

Study: Younger Gen Z media behaviours differ

Consumer insights agency Horowitz’s FOCUS Generation Next report, which tracks the media lifestyles of Gen Z, uncovers notable differences in the media lifestyles of 18-24 year-old Gen Zers compared to their younger counterparts 13-17 years old. For example, Gen Zers overall split their video viewing time rather evenly between professional TV content and non-TV content […]

January 6, 2023

Vevo, TikTok partnership

Vevo, the music video network, has announced a partnership with TikTok to create Trending on TikTok, a new weekly Vevo show rounding up the music videos of the top trending songs on TikTok, alongside clips of the creators utilising these songs in their content Trending on TikTok will be available across the Vevo network in […]

January 6, 2023

Report: Global ad spend forecasts reduced by $90bn

The coming 12 months may usher in a new pattern for global advertising investment, according to marketing insight company WARC. Against a backdrop of economic crises, geopolitical complexity, spiralling inflation, supply chain disruption, and structural technology shifts, marketers are re-evaluating their approach. Ad spend is growing but at a slower pace. WARC’s latest forecast is […]

January 5, 2023

Research: Shoppable TV ads drive purchase decision

According to research from insights firm Aluma, half of online adults recall seeing shoppable ads on television. Of these consumers, 39 per cent have engaged such ads, 70 per cent of which purchased a featured product, either at that time or thereafter. Alumna’s report, Shoppable TV Ad Engagement among US Online Adults, shows that engagement […]

January 3, 2023

Survey: Consumers desire simplicity in entertainment

The majority of consumers globally (86 per cent) want an all-in-one platform to simplify their entertainment experiences with video streaming, fantasy sports, social media, ecommerce and more, according to the Reinvent for Growth report from Accenture. As part of its second annual global entertainment study, Accenture surveyed 6,000 consumers to understand their preferences and behaviours […]

December 21, 2022

Research: Social media creators driving viewers to SVoDs

CreatorIQ, the influencer marketing platform, has released findings showing increased creator marketing efforts from Netflix, Prime Video and Peacock, as streaming services look to stand out in a crowded space. For streaming services, creators have become an essential tool to tap into digital subcultures and communities, engaging the most relevant fans for new and existing […]

December 15, 2022

Research: Frugality key concern for marketers in 2023

Attest, a consumer research platform, has released data on the marketing trends that will shape 2023. The research is found within the third annual UK Consumer Trends report which tracks sentiment and behaviours ahead of the new year. Divided sentiment amongst consumers and three key worries weigh on their minds The data reveals that a […]

December 14, 2022