Netflix’s ad business reaches maturity: The company is launching its own ad tech stack ahead of Upfronts.

Disney will attract major attention at Upfronts: Ad-supported subscribers surpassed 157 million, giving it a leg up over the competition.

Amazon’s ad launch will define streaming for years to come: In less than a year, Prime Video became a top dog in streaming advertising.

Nielsen’s dominance begins to crack: A survey shows advertisers gaining confidence in the measurement firm’s biggest competitors.

Disney’s going for efficiency across the board: Ad sales will be largely automated by 2027, while content teams are streamlined behind the scenes.

Paramount ditches Nielsen, goes all-in on VideoAmp: The shakeup could help VideoAmp gain ground in Upfronts as it seeks a potential buyout.

Amazon’s $1.8 billion ad milestone solidifies a streaming leader: The launch of ads on Prime Video and Thursday Night Football are responsible for a meteoric rise.

VideoAmp could gain an edge in Paramount, Nielsen fallout: Though Nielsen has weathered tough Upfront seasons, its latest dispute could deal a major blow.

2025 Upfronts will see Nielsen and competitors square up: Nielsen is combining big data with panel measurement for all local currencies starting in January.

US upfront TV ad spend will decline this year by 2.5% and again in 2025 by 4.5%, marking three years of decline, per our May 2024 forecast.

Total upfront ad spending will grow this year, even though upfront TV commitments will decline.

All eyes have been on streaming at this year’s upfronts. Sports are moving to digital, new (and old) trends are emerging for ad buying and delivery, and political advertising has been surprisingly quiet. Here are four themes that stood out this upfronts season.

Netflix tallies its ad-supported subscriber count ahead of Upfronts: A survey shows it could have 22 million US subscribers as it enters an Upfront period rife with competition.

The 2024–2025 upfronts and NewFronts promise to be interesting. This year’s planning season will showcase the interplay between consumer preferences and TV viewing habits, underscoring the urgency for industry-wide innovation and flexibility.

Amazon merchants could give it a leg up in the AVOD race: The company has offered to fund ad production for brands that buy at least $15,000 in video commitments.

What the end of the WGA strike means for streaming’s future: Pressure to boost revenues and drive down costs will force dramatic decisions.

Retail media networks may be working on standardization, but a universal measurement system is still a dream. Aside from a sluggish move toward standardization, here are four predictions about the future of retail media networks our analysts gave on our “Behind the Numbers: Reimagining Retail” podcast.

VideoAmp and iSpot are coming for Nielsen’s crown: The two companies announced a major funding round and acquisition, respectively, while Nielsen makes adjustments.

What is Nielsen doing with big data? The company announced a new currency days before the Media Ratings Council meets to approve it.

Following three consecutive quarters of ad revenue losses, YouTube faces an urgent need to restore growth. This could present marketers using YouTube with opportunities to target audiences on both connected TVs and smartphones.