Media Buying Briefing: Have media agencies really spent half their upfront dollars on streaming?
Briefly

This year's upfronts season indicates that streaming services, including Netflix and Amazon, may capture half of ad spend, representing a significant shift in advertising dynamics. Media experts estimate that 50% of all upfront dollars have moved to streaming for the first time, according to IPG Mediabrands. Viewer trends show 45% of adults 18-plus engage with streaming, with 70% of that time spent on ad-supported platforms. Forecasts predict $12 billion in streaming ad spend during this upfront season, potentially rising to $14 billion next year.
Evaluating this year's marketplace activity, we estimate that around 50% of all upfront dollars have gone to streaming - for the first time ever in an upfront.
According to IPG Mediabrands' estimates, some $12 billion will be spent on streaming in this year's upfront, which is forecasted to reach $14 billion next year.
CTV is now capturing 50%-plus of upfront precommitted dollars for major players, driven by platforms like YouTube, Hulu, Roku, Amazon, and the rise of FAST networks.
Read at Digiday
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