Youtube Trends & Statistics

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US Time Spent With Social Networks 2026

US Time Spent With Social Networks 2026

Report
Mar 06, 2026

US adults will spend slightly more time on social networks this year, but social’s share of digital media time is slipping as streaming video surges.

Industry KPIs: Share of voice for food and beverage brands skyrocket on Facebook

Industry KPIs: Share of voice for food and beverage brands skyrocket on Facebook

Article
Mar 05, 2026

Share of voice reshuffle favors performance as food and beverage brands retreat from TikTok and YouTube, betting on Meta’s scale and attribution edge.

Latin America Digital Shopping Habits 2026

Latin America Digital Shopping Habits 2026

Report
Mar 04, 2026

Our exclusive survey data examines the path to purchase across six markets in Latin America as digital marketplaces, social commerce, and AI reshape shopping behavior.

FAQ on podcasting: Video's rise, CTV growth, and what it means for advertisers in 2026

Article
Feb 27, 2026

What began as an audio-only medium now spans video formats, connected TV screens, and creator-driven content that rivals traditional television.

UGC has lapped TikTok in influencer marketing, and Instagram is next

UGC has lapped TikTok in influencer marketing, and Instagram is next

Article
Feb 27, 2026

Platform-agnostic user-generated content (UGC) accounts for 35% of influencer marketing campaigns worldwide, surpassing TikTok (21%) and trailing only Instagram (40%), according to a January report from Collabstr.

FAQ on Gen Alpha: How marketers can reach this generation in 2026

Article
Feb 26, 2026

This FAQ explores how marketers can reach Gen Alpha amid tightening privacy rules and growing household influence.

YouTube videos from clinicians frequently include weak health claims

YouTube videos from clinicians frequently include weak health claims

Article
Feb 26, 2026

Videos backed by thin evidence rack up views on YouTube, raising stakes for stricter creator guidelines.

Podcast listeners skip ads—but maybe less than they think they do

Article
Feb 25, 2026

Podcast skipping may be overstated, as playback data shows many shows retain 90% or more of listeners through ad breaks.

Premium video offers more co-viewing moments and higher attention than YouTube

Article
Feb 25, 2026

Netflix and peers drive 33% more co-viewing and longer sessions than YouTube, boosting ad impact.

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US Time Spent With OTT Streaming 2026

US Time Spent With OTT Streaming 2026

Report
Feb 25, 2026

OTT video is reshaping how adults spend their media time. Subscription streaming, free ad-supported channels, and long-form YouTube content on CTV are pulling attention away from traditional TV—and expanding total viewing in the process.

Sports streaming surges 52% as rights fragment and ad budgets shift

Sports streaming surges 52% as rights fragment and ad budgets shift

Article
Feb 23, 2026

Streaming sports programs soared 52% YoY in Q1 2026, forcing brands to chase growth beyond linear with balanced media planning.

US Teen Digital Habits 2026

US Teen Digital Habits 2026

Report
Feb 23, 2026

Teens live on their phones, bouncing between short-form video, gaming, shopping, and AI. As social feeds become storefronts and AI doubles as a tool and companion, brands must rethink how they earn attention—and trust—in teen digital life.

Spotify Ad Exchange grows 222% as it evolves beyond biddable

Spotify Ad Exchange grows 222% as it evolves beyond biddable

Article
Feb 20, 2026

Spotify is scaling its programmatic push, with Ad Exchange advertisers jumping 222% as reserved buys and stronger measurement court brand budgets.

Reddit’s health audience grows as pharma ads lag

Reddit’s health audience grows as pharma ads lag

Article
Feb 19, 2026

Healthcare and pharma marketers should ramp up social listening and host expert Ask Me Anything sessions to drive engagement without feeling intrusive.

YouTube cracks down on ad blockers to protect ad revenues

YouTube cracks down on ad blockers to protect ad revenues

Article
Feb 18, 2026

YouTube revamps its fight against ad blockers; mobile ad blocker usage is on the rise, opening a new front in the platform's struggle.

Asia-Pacific Digital Video Viewers Forecast 2026

Asia-Pacific Digital Video Viewers Forecast 2026

Report
Feb 17, 2026

Asia-Pacific is the engine driving global digital video consumption, but growth is diverging. Mobile-first markets are scaling fast, while mature markets lean on connected TV (CTV) and subscriptions, forcing brands to rethink reach, engagement, and monetization.

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