Connected TV hit a new milestone. For the first time, streaming surpassed both cable and broadcast combined in total watch time, accounting for nearly 45% of TV viewing in May. YouTube led the charge with 12.5% of viewing (a record...

June 27, 2025

With two-thirds of Americans now streaming via Connected TV, and nearly 70% adoption projected for this year, this growing channel’s reach rivals that of traditional television. But while consumers have shifted their attention to streaming, advertisers are still playing catch-up...

June 20, 2025

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, Memorial Day Weekend (MDW) shoppers showed up with serious purchase intent, driving impressive performance for brands of all shapes and sizes. Using first party MNTN Performance TV data, we dug into MDW 2025 numbers to gauge...

June 18, 2025

Despite an overall dip in national TV advertising revenue, Connected TV is a bright spot in the evolving media landscape. According to Madison & Wall, pure-play CTV platforms (think premium streaming services) are poised for a 26% growth this year,...

June 13, 2025

Young adults aged 18-34 are among the most active (and unpredictable) streaming audiences. According to new research from Ampere Analysis, this demographic of streaming viewers averages 4.2 streaming subscriptions — nearly a full service more than the overall average of...

June 6, 2025

Like a lot of industries, 2025 has shaped up to be an uncertain one for travel advertisers.  Originally, there were predictions of strong demand from both leisure and business travelers. As we’re coming off a three-year, post-pandemic boom, travel industry...

May 27, 2025

For advertising agencies, the last few years can be described in one word: rollercoaster. Following another explosion of specialty agencies during the social media boom, the last few years have seen an industry contraction, as 91% of brands have moved...

May 21, 2025

Shoppable ads are getting a prime spot in the Connected TV lineup — and platforms are moving fast to keep up. With U.S. consumers now spending an average of $290 a year on products they discover while watching TV, CTV...

May 16, 2025