Europe’s streaming market has reached an inflection point. After years of rapid subscription growth, consumers are drawing a financial line. The next chapter of Connected TV will not be defined by adding more paid services, but by redefining value; with Open CTV, particularly FAST channels, emerging as a compelling free, ad-supported alternative to SAVOD. A […]
Today, VIOOH, the leading premium global digital out of home (DOOH) supply-side platform, released its annual research into the programmatic DOOH (pDOOH) market. The UK findings show that pDOOH is firmly established as a mainstream channel within the UK’s digital media landscape, with 34% of campaigns featuring pDOOH in the past 18 months, up from […]
Annual survey reveals 93% have changed spending habits as economic pressures, AI-powered research and media fragmentation reshape how they discover and commit to brands. New consumer research from Net Conversion, a performance media and analytics-driven agency, finds that while economic pessimism is cooling, spending restraint has become a permanent habit. Ninety-three percent of consumers report changing […]
Global leader in connected packaging, Appetite Creative, in partnership with Koenig & Bauer AURAVEO, today released results from its fifth annual Global Connected Packaging Survey 2026. The research reveals that 92.3% of those surveyed say that connected packaging will be increasingly important to the packaging industry in the next 12 months and beyond, up from […]
In its ninth year, the jfdi/Opinium UK New Business Barometer has revealed trends and practical insights for new business professionals. Marketing investment is up. Opportunities are accelerating. Commercial impact outweighs creativity and chemistry as a pitch winner. Economic outlook concern is jumping [second biggest reason for losing a pitch.] Pricing for profit is getting tougher. […]
impact.com has released its 2025 Industry Benchmark Report, analysing performance data from more than 2,300 US retail brands. The findings reveal a clear shift in consumer behaviour: shoppers are researching more than ever before, converting less frequently, and spending more when they do complete a purchase. The data shows clicks increased 2% year on year, while transactions […]
The full 2026 AI & Search Behavior Study is available for download here. More than one-third of consumers now begin their digital search journeys with AI tools rather than Google or other search engines, signaling a fundamental shift in how people discover information, evaluate brands, and make purchase decisions. According to Eight Oh Two Marketing’s newly […]
2026 predictions By Paul Greenwood, global head of research & insight at We Are Social Social search: “Social search is set to surge even more in 2026. Brand discoverability on social media will be just as important as on Google. In particular, text-based social platforms are going to see increased interest from brands because they’re so often used to […]
Influencer marketing is set for strong growth in 2026, with 81% of UK brands planning to increase their budgets, according to The State of Influencer Marketing in Europe 2025, a new benchmark study from Kolsquare, produced in partnership with NewtonX. The UK stands out as one of Europe’s most active markets: 84% of UK brands and agencies […]
As we approach the end of the month of ‘Movember’, it’s time to take stock and appreciate the beauty of the mighty moustachio. Whether you’ve been nurturing a wispy newcomer or sculpting a moustache with the conviction of a Victorian aristocrat, one thing is clear: this is more than just a passing trend. When Product […]
