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CTV:

The Full Picture

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The new 2026 edition marks a shift in how we understand Connected TV behaviour

Across Europe, fragmented consumer journeys are now the norm, and this year's research sets out what media planners can do differently in order to reach the modern TV viewer. 

Among its key insights:

 

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The home screen is a primary moment of influence

It's the point at which discovery happens and where viewing decisions are shaped. Nearly 9 in 10 respondents use the home screen to decide what to watch next.

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Viewership fragmentation is the reality of the medium

Five apps on average were used per household across 2025,  while total app launches rose by 8% y-o-y. Younger viewers are the most fragmented, using 21% more apps on average and moving between subscription and free platforms.

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Gamers are a receptive but often overlooked audience

They are 88% more likely than average to follow home screen recommendations and 135% more likely to look up products in TV ads. When they watch TV, they rarely watch alone: 72% of gamers watch in groups of two or more.