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Upfronts 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 Upfronts

Tubi talks streaming audiences, upfronts, and more | Sponsored Content

Video
May 11, 2021

With the upfront season in full swing, how can advertisers reach streaming audiences? Natalie Bastian, vice president of marketing at Tubi, and Rimma Kats, editorial director at eMarketer, discuss how incrementality in streaming can help bolster linear investments.

3 trends from this year’s NewFronts

Article
May 07, 2021

NewFronts recap: Exclusive content on ad-supported platforms, shoppable shows, and creator-driven video content on social media were three major trends we saw at the NewFronts this past week.

Sports could be the key to streaming, HBO Max so far, and a second virtual upfronts

Sports could be the key to streaming, HBO Max so far, and a second virtual upfronts

Audio
Mar 15, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss whether sports are the key to moving viewers from TVs to streaming platforms, if online audiences can ever rival TV viewership, and whether people will want to watch user-generated or professionally made content online. We then talk about the most interesting part of The Walt Disney Co.'s streaming endeavors, how HBO Max stacks up so far, and how this second year of virtual upfronts might be different. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer senior analyst at Insider Intelligence Ross Benes.

Activating upfronts: Consolidated buying for greater impact | Sponsored Content

Article
Mar 08, 2021

With the over-the-top (OTT) portion of the upfronts continuing to expand, marketers are increasingly realizing the benefits of using a unified platform to activate TV.

Television Update Fall 2020

Television Update Fall 2020

Report
Nov 13, 2020

The pandemic led to lower TV ad spend and increased connected TV viewing this year. The shift in TV viewing means TV audience measurement gaps must be addressed to keep pace with how, what, and where consumers are watching TV.

Why Procter & Gamble Wants to Upend the Upfronts

Why Procter & Gamble Wants to Upend the Upfronts

Audio
Oct 19, 2020

Traditionally, advertisers make big spending commitments to get the best deal on TV inventory. eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Nicole Perrin speaks with fellow principal analyst Andrew Lipsman, senior analyst Ross Benes, and forecasting analyst Eric Haggstrom about why Procter & Gamble's chief brand officer Marc Pritchard thinks marketers don't benefit from this arrangement as much as those on the sell side do. They also talk about what's going on at Quibi, Apple TV+, and The Walt Disney Co.

The Weekly Listen: Negative Emotions in Ads, End of the Upfronts, and Influencer Parents

The Weekly Listen: Negative Emotions in Ads, End of the Upfronts, and Influencer Parents

Audio
Oct 09, 2020

eMarketer principal analyst Mark Dolliver, junior analyst Blake Droesch and vice president of content studio at Insider Intelligence Paul Verna discuss how negative emotions are received in ads, whether we're witnessing the beginning of the end of the Upfronts, if paying with your hands is a good idea, the significance of LinkedIn Stories, if parents are actually influencers, what the Boston Celtics and Twitter have in common, and more.

What the Coronavirus Has Done to Sports Streaming

What the Coronavirus Has Done to Sports Streaming

Audio
Jul 28, 2020

eMarketer analyst Ross Benes and senior analyst at Insider Intelligence Audrey Schomer discuss how the coronavirus has influenced sports' gradual move to digital. They then talk about starting meaningful conversations online, who still has pay TV and whether we will see the Upfronts and the NewFronts unite?

The Weekly Listen: Goodbye Sharing Economy, Brands Protest Response and Changing the Upfronts

The Weekly Listen: Goodbye Sharing Economy, Brands Protest Response and Changing the Upfronts

Audio
Jun 18, 2020

eMarketer principal analyst Mark Dolliver, junior analyst Blake Droesch and vice president of content studio at Insider Intelligence Paul Verna discuss whether its time to say goodbye to the sharing economy, what it will take to make people feel safe in stores, brands protest response, changing the Upfronts, young people watching more TV, taking mobile gaming more seriously, how looking at a photo can relieve pain and more.

Analyst Take: How the Coronavirus Will Change Our US Upfront TV Ad Spending Forecast

Analyst Take: How the Coronavirus Will Change Our US Upfront TV Ad Spending Forecast

Article
Jun 10, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic leading to a significant economic slowdown, we’re providing updated guidance to our clients about what we expect for ad spending during H1 2020. We finalized our most recent complete forecast on March 6, 2020, before the cascade of drastic social distancing and market declines began in the US. Since then, we have provided guidance through a series of "Analyst Take" notes on US ad spending. Guidance for US search, out-of-home, display, digital video and TV are now available. We also issued ad spending guidance in Canada, China, France, Germany and the UK. We will update our full-year forecast for ad spending again in June.

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Television Update, Spring 2020

Television Update, Spring 2020

Report
May 20, 2020

COVID-19 has dampened 2020 TV advertising—however, data-driven linear (DDL) and addressable TV stand ready to scale as economic conditions eventually return to normal.

TV Year in Review: Advertising Remains Strong, but Road Ahead Is Murky

TV Year in Review: Advertising Remains Strong, but Road Ahead Is Murky

Article
Dec 19, 2019

Despite the acceleration of cord-cutting, the demand for TV advertising remains strong. In 2019, that demand was reflected in increased ad prices and a growing appetite for targeted TV ads.

Daily Forecast: TV Ad Growth Takes Bigger-than-Expected Hit in 2019

Video
Nov 15, 2019

eMarketer junior forecasting analyst Nazmul Islam discusses the events that contribute to our US TV ad spending estimates for this year and next.

US TV Ad Spending Dips Amid Industry Changes

US TV Ad Spending Dips Amid Industry Changes

Article
Oct 14, 2019

As more customers turn to digital options for their video entertainment, TV ad spending is flattening. In our latest report on US video, we forecast that US advertisers will spend $70.30 billion on TV this year, a decrease of 2.9% from 2018.

Q2 2019 Digital Video Trends

Q2 2019 Digital Video Trends

Report
Jun 18, 2019

US advertisers are committing more dollars upfront for linear TV and digital video, however the percentage of digital video ads being sold programmatically continues to increase.

Podcast | Why Are the TV Upfronts Still a Big Deal?

Podcast | Why Are the TV Upfronts Still a Big Deal?

Audio
May 17, 2019

On the week of the TV upfronts, we’re joined by eMarketer's vice president of multimedia Paul Verna to discuss why this annual event is still a big deal in the television industry. After all, isn’t TV ad spending trending downward? And wasn’t streaming supposed to be the death knell of TV?

Daily Forecast: Upfront TV Ad Spending Growth Will Remain Strong in 2019

Video
May 15, 2019

eMarketer forecasting analyst Eric Haggstrom considers our latest upfront TV and video ad spending numbers and explores why these ad buys are outpacing overall TV spending. Watch now.

Is Advanced TV Poised for a Breakthrough?

Is Advanced TV Poised for a Breakthrough?

Article
Oct 29, 2018

Ad tech vendors and digitally savvy publishers would like to cash in on the digitization of TV advertising. But that may take a while.

Television Update Spring 2018

Television Update Spring 2018

Report
May 07, 2018

Advanced targeting on TV and cross-screen placement of video ads are hot advertising topics. This report examines their likely influence on deals conducted during the 2018-2019 TV Upfronts, Digital NewFronts and beyond

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