Tag: ad-supported streaming

Digiday reports that lower fill rates for FAST channels stem from a supply-demand imbalance in the streaming ad market. Advertiser demand is growing, but streaming ad inventory—boosted by ad-supported tiers from Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video—has outpaced it. Amazon…

AMC Networks and Roku have launched AMC+ with ads on The Roku Channel for $4.99 per month, providing a more affordable ad-supported option for subscribers. This tier offers the same content as the ad-free version, including popular shows like The…

LG is launching an Innovation Lab under its LG Ad Solutions division to develop new methods for delivering more personalized and targeted ads on its webOS streaming platform and beyond. With streaming viewership growing and ad-supported models becoming more popular,…

Vizio is expanding its free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service, WatchFree+, beyond its smart TV ecosystem to mobile devices via the Vizio app on iOS and Android. This marks the first time non-Vizio TV owners can access the service, and…

Amazon's recent rebranding of Freevee channels to Prime Video Channels on Fire TVs suggests a potential shift in its streaming strategy, fueling speculation about the future of its free, ad-supported service, Freevee. This change could indicate that Amazon is considering…

Netflix reported a 150% year-over-year increase in upfront ad sales commitments but faces significant challenges in the advertising market, including competition from rivals like Amazon Prime Video and Hulu. Despite lowering its ad pricing to $29 CPM to stay competitive,…

Generation X, accounting for over 40% of streaming watch time among Americans aged 50 and older, has become a key demographic in the streaming market. Streaming usage has grown by over 22% year-over-year, driven in part by this group’s increasing…

Parks Associates' latest data shows that 71% of U.S. internet households use an SVOD service, with 42% using ad-supported VOD or FAST services. As consumers navigate an overwhelming number of streaming options, 46% of households now have five or more…

The Digital Entertainment Group (DEG) reported a 27.1% surge in subscription streaming revenue in the first half of 2024, reaching nearly $22.9 billion, up from $18 billion in 2023. Total consumer spending on home entertainment rose 22% to $25.4 billion,…

The streaming industry faces rising subscriber churn as platforms raise prices and competition heats up. Despite adding 55.2 million subscribers in Q1 2024, 50.4 million cancellations occurred, reflecting market volatility. To combat this, streamers are turning to bundling, ad-supported tiers,…