May ushers in the summer of streaming
Much like many activities, television viewing has historical norms, many of which are driven by the calendar. The growth of streaming, however, continues to change history, as streaming viewership hit yet another new high in May 2022.
For AANHPI audiences, streaming brings families together
An increase in AANHPI representation is bringing multi-generational households together for a shared content experience.
OTA + OTT: The new TV bundle
Audiences in OTA homes now watch more streaming content than audiences in homes with cable or satellite programming.
The Champions League: How media rights deals are shaping the global soccer landscape
The UEFA Champions League Final isn't just a fan favorite; sports are a huge draw for media buyers and the payoffs for rights holders are rising.
Streaming climbs to new heights again in April despite a dip in total TV viewing
This is the first time streaming has eclipsed 30% of total TV usage. The increased share was backed by almost the same volume of streaming as in March, despite a 2.1% dip in total TV viewing, which is seasonally reflective of usage at the start of spring.
Getting closer: Influencers help brands build more personal consumer connections
Marketers looking for ways to stay top-of-mind with consumers are turning to social media—and influencers—to build more personal (and profitable) connections.
Building better connections
Brands that can harness data to dial in the right combination of influencer, platform, content and interest can create connections that drive engagement—and ROI.
U.S. podcast listenership continues to grow, and audiences are resuming many pre-pandemic spending behaviors
Podcast listeners are more likely than the general population to resume some of their pre-pandemic activities, including shopping for groceries at physical stores, shopping for non-grocery items at physical stores and dining out at restaurants.
Podcasting Today
The strength of the podcast industry spans well beyond offering audiences a growing bevy of titles—especially for advertisers. That’s because podcast audiences are shedding their COVID-induced spending inhibitions.
Eurovision-ary: How performers capture the ears—and moods—of global audiences
In addition to impressive viewership, the Eurovision Song Contest provides insight into the emotions of the audience—through the mood of the songs they vote for.