Less Binging
We have seen the rise of binging TV shows. Is this trend reversing? Read more »
News You Can Use
A weekly round-up of the industry’s top stories and research curated by the ARF.
Brand Safety, Boycotts and Beer
Concerns about the impact of risky content on brands who advertise in such contexts, such as an effective boycott, may be exaggerated.
Media Professionals’ Opinions
The ARF participated in an “All Things Insights Media Insights” survey of media professionals about the state of media research, as well as their investments in research and data sciences. A report is now available.
Does “Going Dark” Always Hurt the Brand?
Researchers have consistently found that decreasing advertising during a recession can hurt sales after the period of economic contraction, and that “going dark” is likely to cause long-term damage to a brand. The first analyses of the “What Brands Did in 2020” research project indicate more nuanced effects.
PERSPECTIVES on Defining TV Households
By Paul Donato, CRO, ARF
Today we present the first installment of our “Perspectives” series – a space to express opinions on crucial research and industry issues.
Today’s Social Media Landscape
The ARF’s Social Council has reported on the results of a survey of 2,490 social media users (conducted in partnership with Dynata) on social media’s role in the lives and experiences of its users.
Media Researchers’ Priorities
A survey among members of the LA Media Research Council and Community reveals their business and research priority issues for 2023. Read more »
New Insights on Viewers’ Content Discovery and Engagement
A major study on viewers’ journey through different touchpoints, their viewing decisions and engagement after they watch, reveals new insights.
LGBTQ Social Media Use
A study by the GLAAD Media Institute found that “LGBTQ audiences are nearly two times more likely to be heavy social media users and significantly more likely to have used a streaming service in the previous seven days…” Read more »