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Türkiye still turns to television over other media

A family watches television together at home, illustrating shared viewing and household media consumption. (Adobe Stock Photo)
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A family watches television together at home, illustrating shared viewing and household media consumption. (Adobe Stock Photo)
September 11, 2026 12:13 PM GMT+03:00

Television remains one of the most effective ways to reach mass audiences in Türkiye, according to data published in September 2026. The figures show that 91% of Türkiye's population watches television every week.

Türkiye has a population of about 85 million, making it one of the region's largest media markets for advertisers.

The weekly reach in Türkiye is notably higher than in several major European countries. In Italy, Germany and France, weekly television reach remains around 60%, compared with 91% in Türkiye.

A film crew works around a brightly lit set inside a production studio, illustrating the behind-the-scenes process of television and film production. (Adobe Stock Photo)
A film crew works around a brightly lit set inside a production studio, illustrating the behind-the-scenes process of television and film production. (Adobe Stock Photo)

Reach is paired with low cost

The advantage extends beyond audience size. According to the data, the unit cost of reaching audiences through television in Türkiye is close to one-tenth of the cost in Italy, Germany and France.

This makes television a lower-cost option for advertisers seeking to reach large audiences.

The comparison comes as Türkiye's digital advertising market is forecast to grow 10.3 percent annually, reaching $3.26 billion in 2026, suggesting advertisers are weighing television's cost advantage against a fast-expanding digital alternative.

Close-up of hand holding remote control while interacting with smart TV screen displaying multiple app icons. (Adobe Stock Photo)
Close-up of hand holding remote control while interacting with smart TV screen displaying multiple app icons. (Adobe Stock Photo)

Television stands out among media options

Among Türkiye's media options, television stands out for its combined reach and cost structure. Compared with standard digital unit costs, television offers higher reach at a lower cost.

For advertisers aiming to reach broad audiences, the balance between reach and cost remains key.

The 91 percent weekly reach figure stands as one of the clearest examples of this balance. Data from Yurddas + Partners, dated September 2026, indicates television continues to reach a wide segment of the population in Türkiye.

September 11, 2026 12:13 PM GMT+03:00
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