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Here at MTM, we love international qual research, for so many reasons: we get to immerse ourselves in cultures and see first hand how behavioural shifts are manifesting in different parts of the world; we get to explore how ideas can have a very nuanced impact in different countries based off local cultural context, unique…
Safer Internet Day (SID) celebrated its 18th edition on Tuesday 9th February, with the theme once again: “Together for a better internet”. The day called upon all stakeholders to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, and especially for children and young people. Starting as an initiative from the…
2020 has been a significant year for the UK’s BVOD industry. It’s been a year in which the public service broadcasters (PSB) have faced the challenge of coronavirus, impacting both audience behaviour and content pipelines, as well as a year that has brought increased scrutiny over PSB standing in an increasingly digital, and global, media…
In this piece, we explore the ways in which the pandemic has impacted on TV schedules and VOD releases, look into how broadcasters and streaming services have adapted, and lastly, share thoughts on what this could mean for 2021. How has the pandemic impacted TV schedules and VOD releases? Peaky Blinders, Call the Midwife, Love…
“Is it really that time of year again?” It may be hard to believe, but another Black Friday looms, albeit markedly different to those of years gone by. Despite the radically unconventional retail landscape, Brits still plan to spend £6 billion at the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year. An area that we…
Sweat-inducing treadmill sprints and eye-popping deadlifts have long been the escape from life’s stresses for millions. The gym is a sanctuary for a broad cross-section of society, from those determined to psyche themselves up for a working day, or wind down away from the house. For some, the community around them induces cheer and motivates;…
Disney+ has now been available in the UK for six months, after a perfectly timed launch in March that coincided the start of a nationwide lockdown. Many subscribed to entertain themselves and their family while confined to their homes with some new-found free time. Data from our syndicated research tracker ScreenThink shows a strong start…
Back in April, we explored how PVOD (releasing films straight to VOD for a premium price) had been trialled by a minority of studios prior to the COVID pandemic. At the time, the threat of cinemas boycotting films prevented it from really taking off. However, in the wake of the pandemic, the closure of cinemas…
A decade ago the arrival of the smartphone changed the world, and these devices have become a fulcrum in all of our lives. So much so that today, it is estimated that of the 5.3bn people on earth aged over 15, around 5bn have a mobile phone. Incredible. However, after 10 years of double digit…