Prime Video’s ad model positions Amazon against Netflix: Targeted ads and competitive pricing drive substantial revenue growth in the streaming market.
This year, we’re in a Brat girl summer. The lime green trend used by Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign joins a handful of other trends going viral this summer. Marketers may be too late to capitalize with their own content, but there are still important takeaways from these TikTok trends that advertisers can apply long after the trends become outdated.
Last week, YouTube reported that ad revenues were up 13% YoY to $8.7 billion and connected TV (CTV) views grew 130%, demonstrating the platform’s massive potential for advertisers. Between Shorts, YouTube’s flagship short videos that competes with TikTok and Instagram Reels, and its foray into CTV, YouTube is central to digital advertising. Here are five charts demonstrating just how big YouTube’s reach is.
In today’s episode, host Bill Fisher is joined by Paul Briggs, Man-Chung Cheung, and Carina Perkins to discuss the longevity of subscription services and loyalty programs from both a client and corporate perspective. How many subscriptions can people afford, and how much can companies afford to give away as part of their loyalty programs?
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what to make of Google deciding to keep cookies, whether a Spotify for movies service could work, if people will want to have a conversation with their newspaper, if Disney can be as addictive as Netflix, why there are more Olympic teams than countries, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, our analysts Ross Benes and Blake Droesch, and vice president of content Paul Verna.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why Netflix was able to grow subscribers and revenue by such an unexpected amount, the biggest question surrounding its ads business, and the most significant threat facing Netflix at the moment. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson and analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
NBA lands historic media deals: New agreements with Disney, NBC, and Amazon promise expanded coverage and increased accessibility for fans.
Netflix viewership grows thanks to hit show ‘Bridgerton’: While Netflix is seeing gains, it still falls behind NBCU, YouTube, and Disney.
YouTube's growth continues: Ad revenues rise, Shorts’ outlook improves, and AI tools expand despite challenges from competition and ad blockers.
Netflix CFO Spencer Neumann is optimistic about the future of ads on Netflix. “When you get into ‘26 and beyond, [advertising] can be even more meaningful and, hopefully, it becomes to the point where it is a primary [revenue] contributor, given all of that engagement and reach that we’re building,” he said on the company’s earnings call last week.
Netflix reports strong Q2 growth: Subscribers surged to 8.05 million, with ad-supported tier driving revenues and engagement.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the future of streaming, which streaming service stands out above the rest, how streamers are bringing more sports programming online, and what kind of programming people watch. Listen to the discussion as host Marcus Johnson welcomes analysts Paul Verna and Daniel Konstantinovic to the podcast.
Disney has a youth problem: YouTube is increasingly the destination for children's content, which doesn't bode well for the House of Mouse.
FIFA’s streaming rights struggle reflects the changing landscape: Major streamers already have multi billion-dollar commitments, but a lower price could drive interest from smaller services.
On today's tiny "Shark Tank"-style podcast episode, our contestants pitch their most interesting predictions for the rest of 2024 including how AI messaging will change, when Venu Sports will actually launch, and more. Tune in to the discussion with analyst Ross Benes and director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman.
Can Tubi break into a tight UK streaming market? The Fox-owned service launched in the UK last week hoping to capitalize on a turn toward cheaper streaming options.
On today's tiny "Shark Tank"-style podcast episode, our contestants pitch their most interesting predictions for the rest of 2024 including some new flavors of bundling we can expect to see, how Apple's AI offering will impact the app ecosystem, and more. Tune in to the discussion with vice president of content Paul Verna and analyst Yory Wurmser.
Netflix phases out Basic plan amid ad-supported regrets: The company’s approach to lifting ad-tier subs puts it far behind Amazon.
YouTube's US TV share reaches record 9.7% in May: The platforms surpasses Netflix and dominates streaming’s market share with nearly 25%.
Netflix with ads is trailing streaming rivals: The service is struggling to compete with recent entrant Amazon and has lowered CPMs.