Streaming

A collection of 148 posts

CREATOR ECONOMY

Netflix’s Password-Sharing Crackdown Prompted Decrease in Earned Media Value

According to an analysis by CreatorIQ, after the policy was implemented, Netflix saw a notable 15% year-over-year decrease in Earned Media Value.

Streaming

Charting Crunchyroll's Anime Streaming Dominance

Anime streaming service Crunchyroll (owned by Sony) has defied norms in a sea of consolidation. Since 2021, Crunchyroll has tripled its global subscribers, and also has a stranglehold on both supply and demand for Japanese animation on American streaming services – as data from Parrot Analytics showcases. * In Q2 2024, Crunchyroll

TV ADVERTISING

Assessing The Streaming Promo Horse Race On Linear TV

The streaming service landscape continues to shift, and national linear TV promos have moved along with those changes. Data from iSpot reveals quarterly national TV promo media value since the start of Q1 2023, with several points sticking out: * As first reported by Marketing Brew, Apple TV+ is spending less

CREATOR ECONOMY

Netflix Leads Video Streamers for August Earned Media Value

Netflix was the No. 1 video streaming service by Earned Media Value (EMV) in August, racking up $107.3 million — more than double what Peacock and Hulu received ($43.2 million each) — per data from CreatorIQ.  * Netflix also stood out by month-over-month EMV growth, increasing its total by 13% from

Streaming

Star Wars Series Demand Sputtering For Disney+

The following is a selection from Brandon Katz of Parrot Analytics. When Disney+ launched, new Star Wars content was set to be an anchor for the streaming service. Despite initial success with the first season of The Mandalorian, however, subsequent Star Wars shows have not hit the same demand highs

TV Measurement

60% of Smart TVs Solely Streamed Content in Q2

Slowly but surely, smart TVs are moving in a streaming-only direction and eschewing traditional inputs (cable, satellite, over-the-air antenna), according to Inscape’s Q2 2024 Market Trends report.  * 60% of smart TVs only streamed content — i.e., never used traditional inputs — during Q2, a quarter-over-quarter increase of nearly 2%. * On

CREATOR ECONOMY

Creator Retention Key for Streamers’ Growth in Earned Media Value

CreatorIQ’s new streaming report reveals that platforms grew EMV by 56% year-over-year in H1 2024.

TV Audience

How FASTs Stack Up for Ad Experience and More

In a world awash with endless entertainment options via streaming services, there’s something to be said about the traditional “lean-back” experience. That’s one of the reasons that FASTs (free ad-supported streaming TV) have steadily gained steam — viewers can take their hands off the proverbial wheel in terms of

TV Audience

30% of Sports Viewing Time Was Streamed in Q2

A Q2 analysis from Inscape reveals that live, linear content is increasingly being consumed via streaming, enabled by various smart TV apps that give access to what’s currently airing on broadcast and cable networks. Even sports and news — two of the only genres that still command large shares of

Politics

Streaming TV Preferred By Democrats, Republicans And Independents

Despite today's perceived political divisions, there are still things that unite much of the United States... including TV platform preference. Recent LG Ad Solutions research included in TVREV's Political Advertising on CTV report shows that no matter U.S. audiences' political stripe, streaming is still

Streaming

TV Season Shrinkage Speeds Up For Networks

The following is a selection from Brandon Katz of Parrot Analytics. From 2020 to 2024, the average season for U.S. network shows has declined by 33.3%, according to data from Parrot Analytics. While last year's work stoppages do play a significant role (this year's

TV Audience

Data: Comedy Was King for Revry Viewers in Q2

Comedy content accounted for 38% of Revry’s total watch hours in Q2 2024

TV Audience

Data: Consumers’ Preferred Content Across Streaming Platforms

A survey from MX8 Labs reveals that Prime Video ranks highest for movies, while Netflix and Hulu are neck-and-neck for original series.

The Measure Newsletter

SEC, Big Ten Set To Dominate CFB Viewing Share

This week's newsletter is sponsored by: This Week On The Measure:  * College Football Audience Consolidation * Meet Capgemini (VIDEO) * DNC’s TV Touchdown * SpongeBob Bubbles Up Big Social Video Watch-Time * Inclusive Grocery Ads’ Impact * The Streaming Originals Slowdown * This Week’s Free Report: Retail’s Purchase Intent Leaders, From

TV ADVERTISING

Target Gained Significant Streaming TV Ad Reach Share In Q2

iSpot's recent look at department store shifts in streaming TV ad share of voice shows the dynamic nature of ad approaches as streaming continues growing. Particularly for Target, the analysis reveals a fundamental adjustment in how the brand approaches streaming. * After being much more focused – by SOV – on

Streaming

Are Streaming Shows Catering Too Much To Gen Z Audiences?

The following is a selection from Brandon Katz of Parrot Analytics. Top TV shows are appealing primarily to Gen Z audiences, according to data from Parrot Analytics. From Jan. 1-Aug. 8, nine of the 10 most in-demand shows worldwide (excluding Japanese and kids animation) were resonating most with audiences ages

TV ADVERTISING

Crest Cleans Up On Streaming, Linear TV

Consumers aren't just watching national linear TV, and it's become essential for brands to find audiences on streaming platforms as well. Some brands prioritize streaming more than others. But at times, the biggest advertisers on linear are even more bought into streaming – as competitive ad impressions

TV ADVERTISING

Poppi Floats To Top Of Soft Drink Streaming TV Ad SOV

As streaming continues to grow, some brands are prioritizing those platforms more than others. And industry breakouts can show key differences in TV advertising approach as some brands have much higher share of TV ad impressions on streaming vs. national linear (and vice versa). Below, soft drink industry data from

Streaming

The Streaming Originals Growth Slowdown

The following is a selection from Brandon Katz of Parrot Analytics. From early 2020 through Q2 2024, global supply of streaming original titles climbed by 296% according to data from Parrot Analytics. While that indicates some aggressive growth, the rate also starts slowing significantly in 2023, before freefalling more recently.

Streaming

Netflix Still Winning With Competitors' Content

The following is a selection from Brandon Katz of Parrot Analytics. As Netflix continues growing, its enormous scale enables a wider array of audiences to discover and enjoy pre-existing TV titles than other streamers would. This applies to licensed shows like Breaking Bad (AMC), Suits (USA Network) and Your Honor

TV ADVERTISING

H1 2024 Streaming vs. Linear Insights

As achieving wide reach on linear TV becomes increasingly challenging, many brands have added streaming advertising to the mix as a way to reach viewers watching limited to no linear programming. iSpot’s H1 2024 TV Transparency Report highlights share of voice variations when it comes to linear vs. streaming

The Measure Newsletter

Google Won't Let The Cookie Crumble

This week's newsletter is sponsored by: This Week On The Measure: * 3P Cookies And Google's Latest Decision * RNC Helps Deliver Fox News To No. 1 * Big 4 Primetime Bucks Bigger TV Trends in H1 * Video Watch-Time Surges For Late Night Shows Post-Strikes * Are Disney+ And Hulu

The Measure Newsletter

Creators Playing Long Game On YouTube

This week's newsletter is sponsored by: This week On The Measure: * Long Videos Get Longer Legs On YouTube * Popular Teams Build Audience Quicker * Fox News Rises On Weekend Watch-Time * LGBTQ+ Content Fuels Streaming Loyalty, Usage * Olympic-Sized Bet On Subscriber Loyalty * This Week’s Free Report, From Samsung Ads:

Streaming

Are Disney+ And Hulu A Perfect Streaming Marriage?

The following is a selection from Brandon Katz of Parrot Analytics. Disney+ and Hulu have complementary content libraries by age, but how does that translate to being the best long-term solution for consumers looking for a streaming bundle (and a price discount with it)? Parrot Analytics’ Content Panorama takes a

TV ADVERTISING

Linear TV Missing Vast Majority Of Streaming-Centric Audience

While it's well-known that streaming provides incremental audience reach beyond linear TV, it's also notable that linear is missing out on a lot of the streaming audience. New data from Samsung Ads shows linear TV misses over 80% of streaming-centric audiences. * That number translates to 52%