Back-to-school (BTS) retail sales are projected to hit $85.42 billion in 2026, a 3.3% year-over-year increase that signals a return to discretionary spending after a more cautious 2025. But the season looks different than it used to: the shopping window...

May 11, 2026

There's a fine line between effective ad frequency and audience alienation, and a lot of brands are crossing it. According to a report from Omnicom, 62% of streaming subscribers say they've been served the same ad multiple times in a...

May 8, 2026

Platforms aren't chasing subscriber counts anymore; instead, they're focused on getting more value out of the audiences they already have. According to new research, ad-supported tiers made up 28% of global streaming subscription revenues in 2025, a 460% increase from...

April 24, 2026

Summer can mean relaxation and downtime for many people, but for advertisers looking to carry momentum into H2, it should mean the opposite. From shifting consumer habits to cultural events commanding massive audiences, this summer in particular will be packed...

April 17, 2026

TV advertisers have a new bottom line: outcomes. Where once TV advertising was all about the upper-funnel, now sales, conversions, site visits, and store traffic are pulling focus from legacy metrics like gross rating points. More than a quarter of...

April 17, 2026

Father's Day advertising on Connected TV isn't just about reaching gift shoppers. It's about connecting with an audience that's actively looking to spend meaningfully. This guide breaks down some of the trends driving Father's Day purchase decisions and how to...

April 16, 2026

Second-screening has become a habit across age groups. According to new data from Omdia, over half of US adults ages 45–54 watched video on their phones while the TV was on in November 2025, up 13 points from three years...

April 10, 2026

Father's Day has generated record spending for three years running. Last year’s Father’s Day shopping season clocked in at $24 billion — up more than 7% from the prior year and exceeding the previous high of $22.9 billion in 2023....

April 6, 2026