In this week’s Week in Charts: Senator Elizabeth Warren calls for bribery investigation in Trump’s Paramount lawsuit, agencies seek remuneration overhaul, and AI agents market to top $200 billion in ten years.
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The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Top “Decision Makers” News Sources
Research from Portland Intelligence has revealed diverging news consumption habits between the UK public and what the consultancy calls “Decision Makers”, which includes senior strategists across the public and private sectors. While the Daily Mail is the most widely read newspaper among the UK public, according to the research, The Guardian is favoured by the decision makers, closely followed by The Times and The Sun.
UK Broadcasters Deliver Extra Reach on YouTube
UK broadcaster content on YouTube reached 16.5 million viewers in May 2025, according to Ipsos iris data, with the BBC securing the largest audience on the video sharing service. However, the research found that ITV led the broadcasters in terms of minutes viewed, while Channel 4 had the longest average watch time.
AI Agents Market to Hit $236 Billion Globally by 2034
The global AI agents market is expected to be worth $236 billion by 2034, according to forecasts from Precedence Research, driven by “increasing demand for intelligent automation, enhanced customer experiences, and operational efficiency.” And while North America “dominated the market” in 2024, Asia Pacific is projected to have the fastest growth over the next ten years. “This upward growth is also facilitated by government-backed programs that encourage innovation,” said the report. “As businesses seek to expand their operations and improve service delivery these systems have become essential components of digital strategies propelling the market’s rapid expansion.”
Half US Consumers Have Used Smart TV to Stream Music or Audio
Almost half US consumers have streamed music or audio on their smart TVs, according to a new survey from Hub Entertainment Research that looked into the use of additional TV features. The findings suggest 40 percent of US adults have cast content from their PC or phone, while 23 percent have used smart TV features to check the news, weather or traffic. Meanwhile 10 percent control their smart home devices from their TVs, and just 5 percent have used their TV to make video calls.
The Week in Stocks
Agencies
Shares in IPG and Omnicom are continuing to climb following the US Federal Trade Commission’s approval of their merger.
TV
Netflix stock dipped on Monday after a Wall Street analyst from Seaport Research Partners downgrading his rating, saying the streaming giant needs time to prove its next growth strategy.
Publishers
Shares in the New York Times have gained more than 8 percent in the past six months.
Ad Tech
Criteo’s stock price jumped almost 4 percent last week after hitting a 52-week low last month.
Tech
Apple’s share price hit a six-week high last week amid reports of rising iPhone sales in China.
