
Thank you to everyone who joined our webinar on Summer Television Viewing Patterns in Saudi Arabia. ☀️
The session opened with remarks from our CEO, Bandar A. AlMashhadi, who highlighted the importance of data-driven decision making and the opportunities that emerge when industry assumptions are challenged by evidence.
This was followed by a presentation on in-home TV viewing patterns in summer by Mubin Khan, Director of Operations at MRC. Mubin walked us through two years of data across reach, TRP, time spent viewing, platform shifts, and advertising efficiency, dismantling the myth that summer is a dead season with clarity and precision. His analysis showed that while viewing behavior shifts, total engagement remains remarkably resilient, and that smart planning can turn the summer season into a genuine competitive advantage.
The presentation was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Houda Koussa, PhD Koussa , Owner of Archers, featuring Amine SADIK, Marketing Operations Director at P&G, and Nadim Samara, Chief Commercial Officer at MBC Media Solutions. Amine brought a grounded perspective, challenging long-held assumptions about summer planning and highlighting the gap between industry perception and Saudi ground realities. Nadim reinforced that brands which stay present when others pull back earn a disproportionate share of attention and outcomes.
One message stood out throughout the webinar: summer is not a weak season for television. While viewing patterns evolve, audience engagement remains strong, creating valuable opportunities for brands that understand and adapt to these shifts.
The discussion reinforced several key findings from the report. Television reach and viewing remain resilient during summer. Advertising effectiveness continues to deliver strong value. Audience behavior is changing, but demand for quality content remains strong. Data-driven planning is essential to overcoming long-held industry misconceptions.
We extend our sincere thanks to all participants for their engagement and insightful contributions. Conversations like these are critical to advancing a more informed and transparent media industry.
We look forward to continuing the discussion and sharing more insights from the Media Rating Company.
Find out more and watch the MRC summer webinar on lnkd.in/e6FzXcVX
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