Insights

Results focus ends Education’s summer holiday (w.e Aug 20)

Results focus ends Education’s summer holiday (w.e Aug 20)

Every year, mid-August presents a time of both celebration and anxiety as school-leavers up and down the country await the results of their A-level, BTec Level 3 and T-levels.

When international dreams meet the domestic kick-off (w.e Aug 13)

When international dreams meet the domestic kick-off (w.e Aug 13)

Last week, a nail-biting penalty shootout saw England’s Lionesses progress to the World Cup quarter-finals where a 2-1 victory over Columbia guaranteed them a semi spot.

Meanwhile the return of the Premier League season saw champions Manchester City take on newly- promoted Burnley at Turf Moor, while Harry Kane’s big move shone a spotlight on the transfer window before the September 1 deadline.

Awareness boost for high street bank’s Pride support

Awareness boost for high street bank’s Pride support

Our latest campaign case study shares the results of our partnership with a leading high street bank who briefed us to raise awareness of its support of one of the UK’s biggest Pride marches.

Cost of living remains a dominant issue in 2023

Cost of living remains a dominant issue in 2023

The cost of living crisis has continued as a dominate issue for millions of Brits throughout 2023. This year, as we saw in 2022, our nationwide audience of online readers frequently turn to our trusted premium publisher editorial to navigate the crisis. Our latest insight feature has more.

The love’s still there for die-hard Love Island fans (w.e Aug 6)

The love’s still there for die-hard Love Island fans (w.e Aug 6)

The tenth series of ITV2’s Love Island concluded last week and engagement with our Reality TV content grew as its loyal fanbase tuned in. While the summer favourite has potentially lost some of its sparkle, it’s still a big draw for younger TV viewers with an estimated three million 16-34 year olds tuning in.

Readers turn to trusted cost of living sources (w.e Jul 30)

Readers turn to trusted cost of living sources (w.e Jul 30)

As the cost of living crisis has continued in 2023, consumers are tackling it on multiple fronts as the Bank of England’s strategy of increasing interest rates to bring down inflation impacts food, energy and housing costs. Our latest Reading the Nation has more.

Women's World Cup drives multiple topics (w.e Jul 23)

Women's World Cup drives multiple topics (w.e Jul 23)

The FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand kicked off last week to continue a packed summer schedule of sporting action. More than 67m Football page views last week was +58% higher than 2023 weekly average.

School's out but back to school's in mind

School's out but back to school's in mind

School’s out but for millions of parents, planning for the start of the 2023/2024 term is already underway. Our latest insight feature focuses on preparing for the return to education six weeks from now.