Barb CEO Justin Sampson appeared on the Unfiltered Media podcast on 25 February 2026 to examine mounting pressures on traditional media measurement currencies. He explained how fragmented consumption across streaming, social and gaming platforms is eroding legacy TV‑rating models. Sampson outlined the need for real‑time, cross‑platform metrics that can keep pace with digital ecosystem shifts. He also described Barb’s initiative to create a unified measurement framework that satisfies both platforms and advertisers.
Barb released its 2025 viewing habits report, detailing how UK audiences consumed TV across live, on‑demand and streaming platforms. Live viewing still represented 45% of TV‑set activity in December, while on‑demand accounted for 38% of total viewing. Freeview, Sky and...
Barb contributed to VideoWeek’s February 2026 piece outlining Europe’s TV Joint‑Innovation Centers (JICs) focus areas. The report highlights a surge in cross‑channel collaboration, new data partnership models, and advanced analytics integration across broadcasters. JICs are deploying AI‑driven tools and cloud...