Mahon emphasized that the demand from advertisers for high-quality digital content has skyrocketed, indicating that "we are now hitting 30% of our revenue from digital advertising, up from 27% in 2023." This transformation points to a growing trend where digital monetization is swiftly outpacing viewership, showcasing how the advertising market is evolving despite previous challenges in the industry.
During her keynote, Mahon stated, "It is worth more (the digital eyeball) because advertisers want to put money into digital, and they want to put it into content that is high-quality." This underlines the shift in focus for broadcasters like Channel 4, as they adapt to changing consumer behaviors and advertisers' preferences.
Mahon discussed the 'Fast Forward' strategy, implemented to achieve a digital-first approach by 2030, which included significant workforce reductions. This strategy aims to build a more agile framework that can support the demands of the evolving media landscape.
She also noted that the advertising market is making a recovery after a rough 2023 due to various disruptions, signaling a potential rebound for broadcasters reliant on ad revenue.
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