Analysis: Netflix joined Disney and Roku in partnering Amazon DSP as the streaming wars get collaborative on advertising.
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Disney+ had the highest share of new subscriptions in Q2.
Analysis: Netflix reported better-than-expected revenue growth in Q2, but a lack of transparency over its ad revenue and subscriber numbers give an unclear picture of business performance.
As Barb prepares to introduce viewing data for some YouTube channels, its CEO looks at how joint industry standards enable informed choice and fair competition.
The data will be available in the UK from September, providing marketers with greater insights into CTV investment.
It marks first time Netflix is distributing a broadcaster’s shows in the country.
However, the latest Barb Establishment Survey found that the number of homes with two or more services hit a new record.
Overall, content grew by 5% across the top five platforms during February-May.
EMEA ads VP Damien Bernet discusses takeaways from Netflix’s upfronts, as the streaming giant’s ad-supported plan now reaches 94m monthly active users globally.
Kantar’s latest Entertainment on Demand report found new streaming subscribers are increasingly flocking to ad tiers. Meanwhile, growth for Apple TV+ and Mubi have led to increased competition.
