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Record viewership for women鈥檚 sports is finally making brands take notice: A coalition of brands and sports leagues is pressuring networks to give women鈥檚 sports primetime slots.

Every major streaming company鈥攁nd some not so major ones鈥攊s investing in live sports. As they compete for broadcast rights, they鈥檙e seeking advertisers. Exclusive inventory is a draw, but benefits like first-party data and the ability to execute on lower-funnel objectives are also helping streamers woo live sports advertisers.

On today's episode, we discuss how sports betting in the US became an overnight market and how many folks will own cryptocurrency going forward. "In Other News," we talk about Substack's new tweet-like feature "Notes" and how YouTube is pricing NFL Sunday Ticket. Tune in to the discussion with our director of forecasting Peter Newman and analyst Andrew Spink.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss why supercharged online sports gambling is now everywhere, what the ecosystem looks like, and some hard truths about gambling addiction. "In Other News," we talk about the latest on writers' and actors' strike negotiations and how it is influencing advertising decisions and studio revenues. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Paul Verna.

WBD, Fox, Disney team up to shake up sports streaming: The companies will launch a Hulu-like streaming venture with access to each network鈥檚 linear sports content.

TikTok wants to court sports advertisers: The app recently held sessions to teach advertisers how to build effective campaigns around major sports events.

On today鈥檚 podcast episode, we discuss the potential audiences for some of the world鈥檚 biggest sporting events; how brands and marketers can better monetize these audiences; and how TV and streaming rights might shake out in the near future. Join host Bill Fisher, our analyst Paul Briggs, forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, and vice president of content Paul Verna for the discussion.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether the way people watch sports has changed, if Uber and Lyft will ever be able to turn a profit, whether Peacock can keep its head above water, what happened to the TikTok ban, what The Walt Disney Co. should do with ESPN, who's not on the internet, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and analysts Bill Fisher and Max Willens.

On today's episode, we discuss what to make of a seventh consecutive US monthly ad market decline, how ad prices look compared to before the pandemic, and what we expect ad spending in Q2 to look like. "In Other News," we talk about an initiative aimed at reducing barriers to buying ad inventory and sponsorships for women's sports, as well as how many Americans still have cable鈥攁nd for how long. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Paul Verna.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what the 2024 Oscars taught us about the future of awards shows, whether its time to give up on email, how Netflix's sports strategy will play out, if the idea of "news" can survive online, how the money in the world is shared between us, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Bill Fisher, forecasting analyst Zach Goldner, and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss the main takeaways from this year's Super Bowl; which ads had the biggest impact; how Fox, ESPN, and Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD's) new giant sports streaming service announcement changes the game; some unbelievable facts about trees; and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, director of forecasting Oscar Orozco, and analyst Max Willens.

On today's episode, we discuss Spotify's impressive Q3, podcast listenership in the US, and how traditional radio is able to be so resilient. "In Other News," we talk about why sports betting will never be free of controversy and why Airbnb says its search-averse marketing strategy is working. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.

On today's special podcast episode, we continue our monthly show where we discuss the biggest trends of the moment and the newest research, sprinkle in some analysis, and bundle it up into a quiz. Every month, three of our analysts representing their respective coverage area teams compete against each other. (We also encourage you to play along at home.) We keep a running score and will crown a winning team at the end of the year. Today, we cover the triopoly's Q2 advertising performance, The Walt Disney Co.鈥檚 foray into sports betting, and who exactly are Gen Alphas? Tune in to the discussion with this month's contestants: our analysts Ross Benes and Zak Stambor and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.

On today's episode, we discuss how Amazon's Thursday Night Football rights deal performed this year, the placement of sponsor logos on team uniforms, and superimposing digital logos around sports arenas. "In Other News," we talk about what we expect will happen to TV advertising in the US in 2023 and what to make of Nielsen One Ads now that it's here. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Paul Verna and Max Willens.

On today's episode, we discuss whether we're finally back to pre-pandemic travel levels, the most interesting parts of the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show, how best to support LGBT+ causes, if the future of sports is actually streaming, what to make of new state-level data privacy rules, what the best universities in the US are, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Blake Droesch, director of forecasting Oscar Orozco, and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.

Walmart Connect is teaming up with NBCU to power ads in sports livestreams: The partnership is part of Walmart Connect鈥檚 growing CTV ambitions, which includes an expanded deal with Roku.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether people will ever buy items they see in TV shows, if online ratings are broken, a relaunched Amazon Shipping trying to compete with UPS and FedEx, if CNN and sports can move the needle for streaming service Max, whether the continuing partnership between Target and Starbucks is boosting curbside pickup, where we got gas before gas stations, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Blake Droesch and Paul Verna.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss how Netflix's ad business is coming along; the streaming giant's first live sports broadcast; and its new retail, dining, and live experience destinations. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.

On today's episode, we discuss how this year's Amazon Prime Day will be different, how competitors can maximize the sales holiday's impact, and an uncanny link between Prime Day and the end-of-year holiday season. "In Other News," we talk about the significance of NBCUniversal and Walmart Connect bringing targeted ads to live sports and Amazon's AI initiatives. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president and analyst Andrew Lipsman.

This positive effect extends to products promoted directly by athletes as well as ads featured during a sports event on TV, on audio sports coverage, and in sports magazines. Continue reading our coverage on Black consumers in the US by checking out our report, 鈥淏lack Consumers鈥� Digital Habits 2024.鈥�.

December was the second-largest month for US advertising in 2024 behind July, when the Olympics and other sporting events propelled the market to 15.3% growth. Zooming out: The ad market鈥檚 strong end-of-year performance reflects a robust consumer appetite during the holiday season. But the key question is whether that growth will extend into 2025 as economic uncertainties swirl.

Brands will experiment with AR retail experiences and AI-powered content overlays at live events like concerts and sports venues. High-visibility use cases will create new advertising formats that blend digital interactions with physical spaces. This will fundamentally change how consumers interact with brands. Ad-supported genAI search will beat subscription models, benefiting Google.

Grill maker Traeger, fashion brand Steve Madden, and Academy Sports and Outdoors have shifted sourcing away from China. And US retailers are racing to import goods.

Disney recently announced plans to acquire a majority stake in streaming service Fubo and merge it with Hulu + Live TV, creating a large pay TV service and clearing the way for Venu Sports to launch and disrupt sports streaming. Without a major rights deal of its own, Roku could struggle to attract new customers.