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Linear tv 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 Linear tv
Ad Measurement Trends H1 2023

Ad Measurement Trends H1 2023

Report
Apr 11, 2023

As economic uncertainty lingers, the dust has yet to settle on the TV currency battlefield. We review what’s changed since last year and which networks support which Nielsen alternatives.

US Adults Will Spend Nearly 2 Hours a Day With CTV Devices This Year

US Adults Will Spend Nearly 2 Hours a Day With CTV Devices This Year

Article
Mar 13, 2023

CTV devices now account for a significant amount of time consumers spend with digital media. That’s a major reason why time spent with digital video will exceed time spent with TV this year.

Retail media ad spending is on track to surpass TV

Retail media ad spending is on track to surpass TV

Article
Feb 22, 2023

There’s no stopping the retail media juggernaut. At $45.05 billion in US spending in 2023, it’s already far ahead of connected TV and closing in on traditional TV.

The Super Bowl’s advertising importance is growing as linear TV declines

The Super Bowl’s advertising importance is growing as linear TV declines

Article
Feb 07, 2023

Despite a tightening ad market, the Super Bowl powers on: Fox has sold out spots for Sunday’s game, with prices stabilizing after last year’s jump.

In 2022, TV advertising began its walk into the sunset

In 2022, TV advertising began its walk into the sunset

Article
Dec 19, 2022

The long goodbye for TV advertising: The longtime de facto ad channel kicked off a slow death that will take years to complete as digital channels claim the throne.

Canada Trends to Watch for 2023

Canada Trends to Watch for 2023

Report
Dec 15, 2022

Keeping tabs on shifting consumer habits is paramount for brands in Canada. In 2023, we expect more changes in how media is consumed and what advertisers can do to tap into these new channels.

How advanced TV is wooing addressable- and automation-hungry advertisers

How advanced TV is wooing addressable- and automation-hungry advertisers

Article
Oct 19, 2022

As linear technology improves and consumers adopt more digital TV alternatives, the TV market is cruising toward a more “advanced” future. Advertisers are amping up spend accordingly.

5 pitfalls of today’s TV landscape and how to avoid them | Sponsored Content

Article
Oct 10, 2022

Nearly a quarter of TV viewers no longer watch linear TV—they’re flocking to other options like ad-supported video-on-demand. Today’s advertisers must understand the nuances of the landscape to effectively reach customers.

Geico, a historic ad spender, just slashed its marketing workforce

Geico, a historic ad spender, just slashed its marketing workforce

Article
Oct 05, 2022

Geico’s marketing layoffs should worry advertisers: The ad industry is unprepared for consumers’ shift to digital channels, and marketers are rethinking everything.

Automakers spent 23% less on TV advertising in June

Automakers spent 23% less on TV advertising in June

Article
Jul 12, 2022

Automakers reel in ad spending as the economy tightens: TV spend saw a major dip in June but has opportunities to recover.

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5 research-backed ways to prepare for CTV's reign | Sponsored Content

Article
Jun 13, 2022

Marketers across five leading verticals all allocated more than 50% of video impression share to connected TV (CTV), according to a 2021 Innovid report, illustrating CTV’s position as a mainstream way of consuming content.

Q&A: How Mint Mobile is prioritizing highly engaging content

Article
May 19, 2022

As brands strategize on how best to engage consumers, Mint Mobile is looking to leverage event programming such as live news and sports. In this Q&A, Mint Mobile's Aron North, CMO, discusses the importance of experimentation, and why the brand allocates 10% of its budget for exactly that.

US Ad Spending 2022

US Ad Spending 2022

Report
May 18, 2022

Following a banner year, US ad spending in 2022 will be shaped by three key trends: Linear TV crossing the Rubicon, a billionaires’ club emerging in connected TV (CTV), and ecommerce ad spending enriching Google, Amazon, and a crop of newcomers in search and retail media.

Political campaigns: Why OTT and CTV joined the ticket | Sponsored Content

Article
May 17, 2022

During the 2022 midterm elections, more than $1 billion will be spent on OTT and CTV ads, research projects. With the right tools and approach, political marketers can capture opportunities within this growing landscape.

Q&A: How the IAB is reimagining the future of digital viewership

Article
May 13, 2022

In analyzing the media landscape, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) is reimagining the future of digital viewership. In this Q&A, the IAB's Eric John, vice president, media center, discussed continuous growth in video advertising and connected TV, why the old model of a million-dollar TV commercial playing once everywhere is gone, and how to make creative work better.

Q&A: Why Mediahub is emphasizing flexibility in a changing media landscape

Article
May 12, 2022

Whether it’s fluctuating viewership or leveraging data-driven technologies to identify the right time and place for brand awareness, there's power in being flexible. In this Q&A, Mediahub's Carrie Drinkwater, chief investment officer, shares where marketing attention is shifting, what clients are looking for, and where new obstacles are rising.

Q&A: Why YouTube focuses on the creator economy to drive viewership

Article
May 06, 2022

While TV investments have remained resilient, YouTube is looking to drive viewership in a unique, consumer-first way. In this Q&A, Google's Brian Albert, managing director, shares why linear TV is largely going to revolve around live sports and news and connected TV is going to be the main topic in every Upfronts negotiation this year.

NBCU is tackling advertising solutions across linear and digital video

NBCU is tackling advertising solutions across linear and digital video

Article
May 02, 2022

NBCU is searching for new standards in video advertising: The network is challenging competitors and bringing new solutions across the fragmented industry.

Ad Measurement 2022

Ad Measurement 2022

Report
Apr 01, 2022

The advertising industry has yet to crack the code on cross-screen, cross-platform video measurement. This year, buyers will experiment with new and improved measurement solutions and a multicurrency upfront.

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