The Measure Newsletter Following CTV's Ad Efficiency Curve This week's newsletter is sponsored by: This Week On The Measure: * CTV Advertising’s Recipe For Efficiency * Watch-Time Pop For NFL Playoffs * Snacking On Streaming Ad Impressions * Lively-Baldoni Battle Plays Out On TikTok * Streaming Services Want More Global Content For Gen Z * This Week’s Free Report: LG
CREATOR ECONOMY New Consumer Survey Shows Who Wins A Post TikTok U.S. In light of the pending TikTok ban The Measure a research and insights exchange did a survey powered by MX8 Labs, of 1,000+ consumers over the age of 18 about video consumption habits. Here are some of the findings: A Primary Source for 18-24 year olds * 44% of people
TV ADVERTISING LG Ads, iSpot Uncover Best Practices Around CTV Ad Spend Connected TV (CTV) is no longer the future—it’s here and for the foreseeable future, here to stay. With nearly half of all TV viewing now occurring on CTVs, CTV ad spend is expected to grow 10% annually through 2027, outpacing Linear TV. Yet despite this shift, a majority
TV ADVERTISING Which Snack Brands Took The Biggest Bite Out Of Streaming? Like other industries, snack brands have been evolving their unique approaches to TV advertising. For some, that means an even greater emphasis on national linear. But for others, it can mean a greater shift toward targeting streaming audiences. Year-end snack food data from iSpot shows how the category's
TV Measurement CBS Captured Over 11% of TV Watch-Time Last Week Largely thanks to the NFL playoffs, CBS moves into first place on the network ranking, per Inscape data for Jan. 6-12.
CREATOR ECONOMY How The Lively-Baldoni Legal Battle Evolved On TikTok Dueling lawsuits from Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's respective camps have created an ever-evolving PR battle (as Lucia Moses details well on Business Insider). But on social video, the news cycle hasn't maintained the same momentum as the ongoing accusations. Data from Tubular Labs shows that
The Measure Newsletter College Football Playoff Catches Big TV Watch-Time This week's newsletter is sponsored by: This Week On The Measure: * College Football Playoff Watch-Time Payoff * Golden Globes Glow-Up For Olipop * Most Engaged Stories of 2024 * Steph Curry Scores For Dude Perfect * Netflix’s Originals Dominance Sparks Challengers * This Week’s Free Report: iSpot’s 2024 Video Ad
TV ADVERTISING Golden Globes Glow-Up For Olipop Soft drink brand Olipop was not among the top 10 soft drink advertisers by household TV ad impressions or linear ad minutes in 2024. Yet, the upstart soda brand looked eager to grab the spotlight during Sunday's Golden Globes, tying Ulta for the most ad minutes (two) among
TV Measurement CFB Bowl Games Give ESPN Watch-Time Win Thanks in part to the Rose, Peach and Sugar Bowls, ESPN captured a a 10.44% viewership share last week, per Inscape.
TV Measurement NFL, CFB Dominate Most-Watched TV Programming of 2024 NFL games accounted for 2.41% of all minutes watched on linear TV in 2024, per Inscape.
Streaming Streamers Still Leaning On Older Audiences For Revenue The following is a selection from Brandon Katz of Parrot Analytics. Streaming content may be catering more to Gen Z audience sensibilities and interests, but... it winds up that these services are still relying more heavily on older audiences for the majority of their revenues. Parrot Analytics recently broke down
CREATOR ECONOMY Netflix After School Gains Momentum As Kids’ Channel Netflix After School has grown steadily over the course of 2024, with U.S. minutes watched across YouTube and Facebook climbing from 35.8 million to 63.2 million over the last 13 months – according to data from Tubular Labs. * In November, Spellbound drove the bus for Netflix for Kids.
SPORTS Current College Player Nets Larger Audience Than NFL Florida Atlantic isn’t the biggest college football program in the country, but the team does have one of sports’ biggest social video stars in Josh Moore, according to new data from Tubular Labs. Leaning almost exclusively into YouTube Shorts, the FAU Owls safety is cultivating a large audience against
SPORTS Dude Perfect Gets Steph Curry Bump Trick-shot content aficionados Dude Perfect have been around for years and possess global name recognition. Yet, a celebrity guest star can still provide a welcome bump for video audiences, according to recent Tubular Labs Audience Ratings data. * Dude Perfect increased their unique viewers across YouTube and Facebook by 74% month-over-month,
TV Measurement NBC is 2024’s Winner for TV Network Watch-Time NBC captured an 8.41% viewership share across the year, per Inscape.
SPORTS Women's Soccer Scores On TikTok Women's sports have seen steady growth in recent years, but especially over the last couple, as U.S. leagues like the WNBA and NWSL have truly exploded (as has women's college basketball). As part of its extensive end-of-year reporting, Tubular Labs showcases the the most-viewed women&
CREATOR ECONOMY Tyson vs. Paul Helped Netflix Grow Earned Media Value in November Netflix saw a 16% month-over-month increase in EMV, per CreatorIQ.
CREATOR ECONOMY Video Trends: Creators Cash In On Breakups Breakups are never fun for those involved, but the separations can also make for some compelling content – and did in 2024. Data from Tubular Labs' end-of-year recap reveals some key insights around the year's buzziest (on social video, at least) breakups, featuring famous faces new and old.
TV Measurement How Seasonality, Sports Affect Streaming's Share of Viewing Time Today’s entertainment landscape has seen streaming overtake traditional TV inputs (cable/satellite/over-the-air antenna) for share of viewing time, but just how much people are streaming depends on the season — and the availability of major sporting events. Inscape has been tracking viewer trends across 24 million opted-in devices for
The Measure Newsletter Football Powers ESPN's Primetime Ad Attention This week's newsletter is sponsored by: This Week On The Measure: * ESPN’s Primetime Ad Attention Gift * Trump Win Fuels Fox News Social Video High-Water Marks * LGBTQ+ Consumers And Pharma Trust * Yellowstone Finale Fuels Watch-Time Surge * Creator Engagement Balloons In 2024 * This Week’s Free Report, From TVREV:
TV ADVERTISING Hallmark Channel Hits Holiday High Points Hallmark Channel's holiday season emphasis isn't just a win for consumers, but advertisers as well. Data from iSpot shows how Hallmark Channel's strongest months by share of TV ad reach are directly tied to its holiday programming. In both November and December (through Dec.
News Which Stories Drove The Most Engaged Minutes In 2024? Yet another eventful news year drove an incredible number of articles produced globally, and even more minutes of engagement as readers around the world attempted to keep up. Chartbeat's Most Engaging Stories of 2024 list showcases the top 100 pieces of the year, with many tracking back to
CREATOR ECONOMY Trump Election Win Fuels Fox News Tune-In On Social Republican Donald Trump winning the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election was not just a boost for the candidate, but also (conservative-leaning) Fox News as a video publisher. According to recent Tubular Labs Audience Ratings, Fox News’ unique U.S. viewers across YouTube and Facebook soared during the election month. Further
