Inside the Stream - Exclusive Interview with Top Wall St. Analyst Michael Nathanson
Jun 28, 2024
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Top Wall Street media analyst Michael Nathanson discusses Amazon's impact on the CTV Avod space, the evolution of advertising in the digital landscape, challenges faced by broadcasters in a high inflation environment, and revenue comparison between Big Tech companies and broadcasters.
Amazon's foray into advertising reshaped CTV market dynamics, impacting linear networks and lower-tier channels.
YouTube's dominance in CTV and ad monetization positions it as a key player in the TV industry.
Deep dives
Amazon's Disruptive Entry into the CTV Avod Space
Amazon Prime's entrance into advertising created substantial market competition due to its first-party data and relationships with brands, leading to a pricing downturn in CTV advertising. The influx of impressions from Amazon impacted linear networks and bottom-end CTV channels, shifting the advertising landscape.
Rapid Growth Acceleration Driven by Amazon in Streaming
Amazon's entry into the streaming market has significantly boosted the growth rate of ad-supported streaming to 30%, compared to mid-teens growth in previous years. Amazon's influence, fueled by substantial investments from retail media, accounted for a significant portion of the industry's incremental growth.
YouTube's Dominance in CTV and YouTube TV's Future
YouTube's extensive reach and strong presence in connected TV (CTV) outweighs competitors like Netflix on CTV, with YouTube TV poised to become a top player in the paid TV space. YouTube's AI-driven content recommendations and robust ad monetization model position it as a formidable force in the TV industry.
The Decline of Linear TV and Shift Towards Ad-Supported Streaming
Legacy broadcasters are facing steep revenue declines as linear TV struggles and streaming services transition to ad-supported models. Ad-support and bundling strategies are emerging to combat subscription fatigue, potentially triggering significant changes in content pricing and competition within the industry.
In this exclusive, must-listen interview, Top Wall Street media analyst Michael Nathanson dives into the major issues driving the TV and streaming industries.
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