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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
Audio Ad Spending Update

Audio Ad Spending Update

Report
Jan 21, 2025

Ad budgets are slowly migrating from terrestrial radio to digital platforms, but the shift is stymied by slow platform subscriber growth and by YouTube.

Social platforms commit to stricter content moderation in the EU while scaling back efforts in the US

Article
Jan 21, 2025

Social platforms agreed to tighten moderation of hate speech in the EU while loosening rules in the US, risking an unpredictable content environment.

The Rise of Political and News Creators

The Rise of Political and News Creators

Report
Jan 17, 2025

Not everyone gets news from creators and influencers. But alternative voices, especially podcasters, hold a lot of sway over key demographics, including Gen Z, men, and consumers who feel marginalized by mainstream media.

YouTube creators sign AI licensing contracts to cash in on unused footage

Article
Jan 17, 2025

AI firms are paying for raw footage, offering creators extra cash—but with low payouts and growing privacy concerns, is this a good deal or a short-term play?

TikTok ban could create opportunities for retailers

TikTok ban could create opportunities for retailers

Article
Jan 15, 2025

TikTok Shop’s demise could benefit Amazon, Etsy, and Temu: All three retailers are poised to scoop up spending in the event of a TikTok ban.

Google must face California class-action suit over use of minors’ data

Google must face California class-action suit over use of minors’ data

Article
Jan 14, 2025

A class action lawsuit against Google has big implications: Big tech’s streak of regulatory woes continues, even with change in US leadership.

TikTok ban or not, marketers lean to diversification of social media platforms

Article
Jan 10, 2025

Between navigating a TikTok ban that s been looming since 2020 and the unreliable nature of social media algorithms, brands and creators in influencer marketing are accustomed to diversification.

TikTok Ban 2025

TikTok Ban 2025

Report
Jan 08, 2025

The loss of TikTok in the US would cause a ripple effect across the media, marketing, and commerce landscape. Meta and YouTube stand to gain the most, but there is a long list of other winners—and losers.

3 trends marketers overlooked in 2024 and how to capitalize on them in 2025

Article
Jan 07, 2025

In the last 12 months cookies got a stay of execution, TikTok did not (yet), AI exploded, and viral content cluttered our feeds. So much happened in marketing in 2024, it can be difficult to cut through the noise and take stock of what to focus on in 2025.

Net neutrality’s end brings new challenges for SEO, web access, and search rankings

Article
Jan 03, 2025

The net neutrality reversal makes deep pockets more important than relevance, threatening SMBs and reshaping the battle for online visibility.

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One of largest sources of new video ad inventory and spending is CTV

One of largest sources of new video ad inventory and spending is CTV

Article
Jan 02, 2025

CTV display ad spending will reach $33.35 billion in 2025, with 98.4% of those dollars going to video ads. Total CTV ad spending will see solid double-digit annual growth rates through our forecast period to reach $46.89 billion in 2028.

Teens' social media and screen time usage remains an unsolved digital dilemma

Teens' social media and screen time usage remains an unsolved digital dilemma

Article
Jan 02, 2025

Social media dominates teen lives: Balancing screen time, mental health, and meaningful digital engagement becomes increasingly urgent for parents and educators.

Mobile gaming’s dominance pushes platforms to adapt

Mobile gaming’s dominance pushes platforms to adapt

Article
Dec 27, 2024

Mobile-first gaming leads the charge into 2025: Smartphones and portable consoles are reshaping gaming as enhanced hardware makes premium mobile games a competitive force.

Latin America Marketing and Retail Media Trends Survey 2024

Latin America Marketing and Retail Media Trends Survey 2024

Report
Dec 18, 2024

Retailers looking to capitalize on retail media’s growth opportunities need to understand the market developments, formats, and challenges shaping ad spending in Latin America.

Brands selling on TikTok Shop must prepare for—not panic over—a TikTok ban

Brands selling on TikTok Shop must prepare for—not panic over—a TikTok ban

Article
Dec 16, 2024

A US TikTok ban may happen in the near future, but brands that sell on TikTok Shop shouldn’t abandon it until they have to.

Creator Economy Trends to Watch in 2025

Creator Economy Trends to Watch in 2025

Report
Dec 16, 2024

2024 was a year of legitimacy for the creator economy. 2025 will be a year of professionalization, as creator content scales beyond social media and marketers focus on proving the ROI of their growing influencer marketing investments.

Spotify struggles to balance podcasts, AI, and user engagement

Article
Dec 16, 2024

Wrapped 2024 feels more like a beta test than a celebration, hinting at a company spread too thin to please its audience.

With one month until TikTok’s ban, marketers adjust plans

With one month until TikTok’s ban, marketers adjust plans

Article
Dec 16, 2024

TikTok’s ban is officially happening, but there are caveats: A few potential escape hatches exist, but the January 19 deadline remains.

We can no longer tell you how to get to Sesame Street

We can no longer tell you how to get to Sesame Street

Article
Dec 13, 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery ends new Sesame Street production deal: Show plans format changes as streaming platforms shift away from children's content.

Amazon expands review crackdown to target influencer product testimonials

Amazon expands review crackdown to target influencer product testimonials

Article
Dec 11, 2024

Amazon takes on social media influencers’ product testimonials: If influencers don’t disclose their relationships with sellers, those merchants could find themselves suspended from the platform.

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