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.
In the ever-evolving landscape of television, free ad-supported TV (FAST) is quickly becoming a staple in many households across the nation. The shift towards FAST is unmistakable, with over half of streaming viewers (51%) expecting to spend more time with these channels in the coming year.
In today’s media landscape, the shift towards streaming has been a hot topic, with many advertisers recognizing its potential to reach diverse audiences across a myriad of new platforms.
As premium TV content proliferates across platforms and services, viewers are finding that the discovery process is fragmented. In fact, over half of U.S. viewers stated that the difficulty in finding new content can be frustrating, leading them to rewatch something they’ve already seen.
Real-time, live viewing is a major component of both news and sports, as it’s important for these audiences to stay up to speed on current events and sports scores alike. Comcast households (HHs) spend two hours per day watching live news and sports content, presenting a notable reach opportunity for advertisers.
Streaming offers a vast world of content choices for viewers. Many think of streaming viewing in terms of the major subscription-based providers like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, or Peacock, with their enormous libraries of available content. Each is like its own massive content viewing theme park.
From traditional TV and subscription-based streaming platforms to free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) and genre-specific apps, advertisers have ample access to viewers. But in the heavily saturated video landscape, brands need to diversify their advertising approach to find and reach the right audiences.
The 2023 State of FAST, produced in partnership between Xumo and Comcast Advertising, explores the exponential growth of free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) among advertisers and consumers, and the role it is playing in modern multiscreen TV advertising plans today.
As viewers find new ways to engage with video content, it is crucial for brands to diversify how they reach their audiences. Multiscreen TV advertising expands reach, but a well-informed multiscreen TV campaign optimizes reach and results.
With millions tuning into major sporting events, sports TV programming remains an effective way for brands to reach audiences—beyond just the biggest games. But are advertisers limiting their audience reach by reserving their budgets for specific sporting seasons?