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YouTube Trends & Statistics

EMARKETER offers market research, trends and statistics for a variety of topics and industries. Here you will find a collection of reports, articles and other resources for YouTube

FAQ on millennials: How brands can reach this generation in 2026

Article
Feb 06, 2026

For marketers, millennials represent high engagement across social platforms and elevated price sensitivity amid cost-of-living pressures.

YouTube overtakes Reddit as top cited source in AI answers

YouTube overtakes Reddit as top cited source in AI answers

Article
Feb 06, 2026

YouTube now outpaces Reddit in AI citations as models prioritize transcripts, metadata, and explanatory formats over engagement signals.

How marketers are going for gold during this year's Winter Olympics

Article
Feb 04, 2026

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games will begin on February 6 with an opening ceremony that will also kick off advertisers looking to make the most of the global event.

Hulu joins the podcast licensing race to compete with Netflix, YouTube

Article
Feb 04, 2026

Marketers could face a new challenge of podcast fragmentation, requiring more complex media planning.

ESPN deepens NFL ties with approved media acquisition

Article
Feb 03, 2026

Disney is getting an edge with an NFL-ESPN deal that protects it against digital video pressure from rivals like YouTube.

Disney lost $110 million in YouTube TV carriage dispute

Article
Feb 02, 2026

YouTube TV's win against Disney shows marketers that platform scale now shapes where premium sports ads live.

FAQ on shoppable media: How marketers should activate commerce-driven content in 2026

FAQ on shoppable media: How marketers should activate commerce-driven content in 2026

Article
Feb 02, 2026

This FAQ examines how shoppable media works, where consumers engage with it, and how marketers should evaluate these emerging formats.

Industry KPIs: Arts and entertainment ROAS peaks in late Q3

Industry KPIs: Arts and entertainment ROAS peaks in late Q3

Article
Feb 02, 2026

Industry KPI data shows arts and entertainment ROAS peaked in late Q3, with awards buzz lifting efficiency early.

Latin America Digital Video Viewing Habits 2026

Latin America Digital Video Viewing Habits 2026

Report
Feb 02, 2026

Latin America’s video market is hitting peak penetration as streaming dominates media time. Mobile-first behaviors, platform concentration, and the popularity of short-form video are reshaping media consumption habits.

Gen Alpha Digital Habits 2026

Gen Alpha Digital Habits 2026

Report
Jan 30, 2026

Gen Alpha’s digital world is built around YouTube, gaming, and creator-led content. This report examines how early immersion, platform controls, and shifting norms are reshaping engagement as the cohort approaches adolescence.

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Instagram tops social shopping choices for US adults

Instagram tops social shopping choices for US adults

Article
Jan 28, 2026

37.2% of US adults say they're most likely to shop via Instagram, making it the top social commerce platform, ahead of TikTok (30.5%), according to a September 2025 survey from Power Digital Marketing.

Generational Attitudes Toward Content Creators 2026

Generational Attitudes Toward Content Creators 2026

Report
Jan 27, 2026

From facilitating discovery to purchase, content creators play different roles for each generation. This report explores how platform choice, content formats, and trust in creators vary by age and what marketers and retailers can do.

Programmatic Advertising Forecast and Trends H1 2026

Programmatic Advertising Forecast and Trends H1 2026

Report
Jan 27, 2026

AI is already disrupting programmatic. Generative search is reshaping web traffic, while agentic buying and curated deals redraw how ads are bought and sold. Expect more automation and more premium pipes, but tougher transparency tradeoffs.

Politics are reshaping the media landscape for advertisers

Article
Jan 23, 2026

Regulatory pressure and political alignment are now influencing programming stability, deal viability, and advertiser confidence one year into Trump's second presidency.

YouTube opens new shoppable CTV opportunity for marketers

YouTube opens new shoppable CTV opportunity for marketers

Article
Jan 23, 2026

YouTube expands shoppable CTV ads with Google Demand Gen, with new units aiming to convert passive viewing into action without feeling intrusive.

Worldwide YouTube Forecast Overview 2026

Worldwide YouTube Forecast Overview 2026

Report
Jan 22, 2026

YouTube reaches more people than any other media platform in history. But saturation, slower growth, and rising competition are reshaping its future.

Mexico Digital Advertising Trends Survey H1 2026

Mexico Digital Advertising Trends Survey H1 2026

Report
Jan 21, 2026

Mexico’s digital ad market is rapidly transforming as new formats, channels, and players emerge. Understanding the local market forces, challenges, and opportunities driving these shifts is vital to staying competitive.

What a renewed FTC case means for Meta—and its advertisers

Article
Jan 21, 2026

The FTC is appealing the Meta monopoly ruling; but while a breakup would disrupt cross-platform buying, fragmented user attention still weakens the FTC’s hand.

Brazil Digital Advertising Trends Survey H1 2026

Brazil Digital Advertising Trends Survey H1 2026

Report
Jan 16, 2026

Brazil’s digital ad market continues to transform as new formats, channels, and players emerge. Understanding the local market forces, challenges, and opportunities driving these shifts is vital to staying competitive in the country’s fast-evolving landscape.

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