The first game, “The Six,” turns passive ad breaks into bite-sized trivia experiences, and is now available to advertisers in the US and Canada. GameBreaks appears in the first ad slot of commercial breaks and allows for brand customization, from theming to question content.
After an unexpectedly solid 2023, the good times will continue for ad spending in most US industry verticals in 2024. Telecom will lead in growth, and numerous categories will outpace their 2023 increases. A few unusual results are on tap as well.
Key stat: US digital live sports viewers now outnumber traditional pay TV live sports viewers, per our September 2024 forecast. 114.1 million people in the US will watch live sports via digital this year, compared to 82.0 million pay TV viewers. Streamers are consequently investing more in sports rights, which means even more people cutting the cord and watching via digital.