For many advertisers, news programming offers a trusted and effective environment. But some brands avoid it, convinced that proximity to unpredictable news coverage will unwittingly associate them with controversial or negative content. However, research shows that these fears are unfounded.
People go mad for March Madness and new research reveals why TV advertisers do, too. In 2024, 71% of U.S. households tuned into March Madness programming, with each household watching an average of 10.5 hours over the course of the tournament, highlighting the widespread attraction of the event.
In an era where TV advertising is evolving rapidly, consistency in language used across the industry is more important than ever. However, new research conducted in partnership with Advertiser Perceptions reveals that only 20% of advertisers say terms are consistently used by their partners, illustrating a lack of alignment on the vocabulary used regularly to describe key components of the TV ad ecosystem.
Comcast Advertising’s annual report was designed to help buyers and sellers understand the increasingly complex TV landscape as viewership continues to shift. The latest edition analyzes data insights to offer a holistic perspective of how viewers are viewing, how buyers are buying, and how sellers are selling multiscreen TV advertising.
Thanksgiving sets the stage for the holiday shopping season, providing advertisers with a unique opportunity to engage viewers across screens during Thanksgiving week.
Political campaigns have a sense of immediacy unique to themselves. They are brands designed to create powerful connections in a short time frame and one thing is clear: spending every dollar wisely is crucial. 2024 is shaping up to be the most expensive election cycle of all time. An estimated $10.7 billion in political ad spending is predicted across presidential, congressional, gubernatorial, and down-ballot races.
Sports have long been considered premium content for publishers, advertisers, and viewers. And while the shift to streaming comes with fragmentation, it also creates more opportunities for advertisers to incorporate sports into their buys and reach viewers while they’re watching the content they love.
Five years ago, The TV Viewership Report was developed to help marketers make informed TV ad buying decisions by providing a deeper look at traditional TV viewing habits. In an effort to keep up with the evolving multiscreen TV landscape, the report has grown to include streaming consumption habits and analyses of multiscreen TV ad campaigns.
With November quickly approaching, candidates are doubling down on their advertising efforts to make sure they are reaching voters and potential voters. With viewership fragmented across screens, platforms, and devices, it is becoming more difficult for all advertisers to confidently target, engage, and create impact with voters where they are engaging with premium content.
In today’s diverse video ecosystem, connecting with audiences requires careful thought and planning. With viewers spread across a multitude of platforms and devices, understanding their preferences and behaviors is crucial for success.