IFT - Latest news Search results for IFT

Banijay Entertainment launched the a new reality format, "The Detective Club" 27 MAY 2025

Production

Banijay Entertainment launched the a new reality format, "The Detective Club"

Produced by Banijay France’s B Prod, creator of travelling hits "The Fifty" and "Good Luck Guys," the suspense-filled title launches next month on W9.
Müge Akar: “We’re focused on placing the right title in the right slot, on the right platform” 27 MAY 2025

Interviews

Müge Akar: “We’re focused on placing the right title in the right slot, on the right platform”

ATV’s Müge Akar discusses content alignment strategy, the growing role of digital platforms in Latin America, and why flexibility in licensing and rights is crucial amid shifting buyer demands.
Germany’s audiovisual advertising market to hit €6.3 billion in 2025, driven by digital growth 23 MAY 2025

Markets

Germany’s audiovisual advertising market to hit €6.3 billion in 2025, driven by digital growth

TV advertising is projected to rise 1.2% to €3.74 billion, while streaming and VOD will see a 6.9% increase to €1.7 billion. Digital audio leads audio growth at 4.4%, reflecting shifting advertiser priorities.
UK's Channel 4 shifts strategy with in-house production and new IP model 22 MAY 2025

Free TV

UK's Channel 4 shifts strategy with in-house production and new IP model

Channel 4 reported a £20 million pre-tax loss in 2023 amid falling ad revenue, prompting a shift in commercial strategy. Its new in-house studio and revised IP terms aim to boost global content value and long-term sustainability.
CTV overtakes traditional TV in UK and Canada as viewers flock to free, ad-supported streaming 19 MAY 2025

Markets

CTV overtakes traditional TV in UK and Canada as viewers flock to free, ad-supported streaming

According to "The Big Shift 2025" report by LG Ad Solutions, 69% of UK and 71% of Canadian viewers now prefer free ad-supported content, with over 20% canceling paid subscriptions. Advertisers are seeing strong returns, with up to 40% of viewers taking direct action after seeing a CTV ad.