Welcome to the Brief, The Media Leader’s round-up of media news.

We’re on the brink of six major shifts that will fundamentally reshape retail and commerce media. Capture’s MD details the trends to watch. 

Welcome to the Brief, The Media Leader’s round-up of media news.

For TF1, it was time to get in front of viewers who head straight to Netflix every night and stay there. More generally, broadcasters are seeking reach, while the global streamers need local content for engagement.

Sporting moments create opportunities for mobile live stats, tailored offers, or loyalty rewards, rather than interrupting the flow of the game, says Digital Turbine’s chief business officer. 

ITV reported flat total revenue growth in 2025 to £4.1bn, as 10% growth in digital revenues and 5% growth in ITV Studios revenues were offset by declines in its linear advertising business.

The smart TV brand has launched Immersive Carousel, offering brands five separate creative tiles to showcase content, products and calls to action on the home screen. ITVX and a luxury menswear brand have seen strong results.

Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video will be subject to the same Ofcom scrutiny as traditional broadcasters such as the BBC and ITV.

Welcome to the Brief, The Media Leader’s round-up of media news.

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