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Bloomberg Talks

MNTN Founder and CEO Mark Douglas Talks Streaming

Dec 24, 2024
Mark Douglas, the innovative Founder and CEO of Mountain, dives into the evolving landscape of TV advertising in the streaming era. He discusses how tech giants like Disney and Netflix are revolutionizing media, with a focus on sports streaming. Mark highlights the shift towards data-driven, targeted advertising strategies, contrasting them with traditional broad approaches. He emphasizes Mountain's role in empowering smaller businesses to navigate this new frontier, demonstrating the future of advertising in a rapidly changing digital world.
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  • Streaming networks are shifting focus from linear television to streaming, recognizing new growth opportunities in content offerings.
  • The advertising landscape is evolving, with self-service platforms enabling targeted marketing strategies for both large and small advertisers.

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The Shift to Streaming Dominance

Major streaming networks are increasingly focusing on streaming as their primary business model, viewing linear television as a legacy aspect of their operations. Companies like Disney and Netflix are expanding their streaming content offerings, recognizing that this shift presents significant growth opportunities. As a result, traditional advertising methods are evolving, with advertisers no longer solely reliant on a few large clients but rather targeting a broader customer base. This transition is underscored by the importance of sports content, which continues to attract significant advertiser interest due to its ability to reach large audiences effectively.

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