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How The NFL Helps Networks Deliver Business Outcomes

The NFL's TV ad reach is unmatched, as is its value to network partners from a revenue perspective. But it's not all about spend, either. Part of the intrinsic value of live NFL games on TV comes from the business outcomes they can help networks provide

CREATOR ECONOMY

The Unexpected Success Of Beauty And Formula 1 Racing

U.K.-based beauty female audiences in the 18-to-34 age group have a high affinity for fashion content on YouTube. But Tubular Labs data reveals that's not their only interest, either. Particularly, around auto racing categories. As detailed in Tubular's new report, Unexpected Partnerships: Unlocking New

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Verizon Leads As NFL's Most-Seen Week 1 Advertiser

The 2025-26 NFL season is officially off and running after a first weekend full of exciting games. But beyond the action on the field are the large collection of ads old and new running during game breaks – where Verizon was the most-seen brand during week one, as iSpot data points

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Tu Musica Hoy Punches Above Weight During Week 1 NFL Action

Week one's NFL games were thrilling from start to finish, with social video capturing a ton of the action. And while a lot of the biggest creators to cover the league were either the NFL itself or official media partners, others also notably punched their way into the

TV ADVERTISING

These Sports Sponsors Are Scoring With Fans

Budweiser/Bud Light’s partnership with the NFL ranks No. 1, according to MarketCast’s latest Sport Sponsors Breakthrough Study.

REPORTS

The Unified NFL TV & Video Ad Playbook

The NFL is a massive part of the TV landscape. During calendar-year 2024, league games accounted for 3.28% of all household TV ad impressions. And during the 2024-25 regular season and playoffs, the NFL delivered 23.22% of all TV ad reach across ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC, and

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What Are NFL Fans Watching Most In The Offseason?

The NFL season is back. But those audiences aren't a monolith, and plenty of advertisers can't necessarily afford to reach fans during NFL games. These viewers aren't just gone to the wind during the offseason, though. iSpot’s new report, The Unified NFL TV

CREATOR ECONOMY

Can YouTube Convert Taylor Swift Fans Into Friday Night NFL Viewers?

Since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Aug. 26, the couple has been one of social video’s biggest topics. Data from Tubular Labs shows: * TikTok videos related to Swift and/or Kelce have generated over 1.6 billion views worldwide since Aug. 26, plus 161 million

BUSINESS OF DATA

How Streaming Is Changing Advertising In Sports

'If you happen to have an audience target that you want to go after and you’re doing something around contextual, you’re probably better off doing it programmatically,” says Viant's Jon Schulz

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ESPN’s Audience Is High On Shorts, Low On Watch-Time

ESPN was able to grow its unique U.S. YouTube viewers by 25% month-over-month in July, to 38.8 million – according to data from Tubular Labs. However, the sports giant is not growing audience on the back of longer-form videos. It’s primarily on Shorts. * In July alone, 66% of

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How Top NBA Teams Appear Across New TV Deals' Partners

The 2025-26 NBA season was released last week, and one of the bigger headlines was the increase in overall national games. That jump impacts some teams more than others, however, as the data below shows. * Four different teams will appear across national TV/streaming networks (ABC/ESPN/NBC/Peacock/Amazon)

BUSINESS OF DATA

NBCU Upfront Shows TV Is A Whole New Ball Game

NBCU said that almost 60% of the commitments advertisers made were transacted on advanced audiences in the upfront.

SPORTS

Sports Reach More Potential Auto Buyers During Playoffs

As live sports take over live TV programming, the price goes up considerably on advertising during those events – especially during the playoffs. While that can be a tough pill to swallow for advertisers, there's also plenty of data to show that these programs are worth the cost as

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NBA Playoffs Reached Nearly 30% Of U.S. Households In 2025

The NBA Playoffs were a resounding success this year, despite the perceived concerns around a "small market" Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. Data from iSpot's new Q2 sports report shows that over the course of the playoffs, games reached nearly 30% (29.

TV ADVERTISING

QSR Brands Love NBA Ads Because They Work

Did you feel like you saw a lot of quick serve (QSR) ads during this year's NBA Playoffs and the NBA Finals? That's by design. QSR brands flock to NBA games – and the playoffs, in particular – because the spots work in terms of reaching their core

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Chewy, Automakers Put Ads In Drive During Stanley Cup Final

The Stanley Cup Final ended with the Florida Panthers claiming the championship for the second straight year – on the ice. But off the ice, it was pet food brand Chewy collecting a victory in terms of TV ad reach, according to data from iSpot. * Chewy accounted for 4.55% of

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Universal Pictures Roars To Top Of NBA Finals Advertiser List

NBA Finals audiences this June saw quite a few ads for theatrical releases during games, as data from iSpot shows. Over the course of the seven-game series, theatrical release promos were the No. 2 ad category – only behind quick serve brands – and Universal Pictures was the No. 1 advertiser by

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GEICO Leads Stanley Cup Playoff TV Ad Reach

The Florida Panthers may be the most-seen NHL team during this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs, simply by the number of games they've played. But which brands are leveraging playoff matchups for the most TV ad reach this spring? Data from iSpot shows that GEICO is leading

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Michelob Bubbles Up As NBA Playoffs' Top Advertiser (So Far)

As fans wait for the NBA Finals to start on June 5, it's worth a look at which advertisers were the playoffs' most-seen over the course of the first three (largely exciting) rounds. Data from iSpot shows the top brands by household TV ad impressions during the

The Measure Newsletter

Outcomes Are Most Critical Factor For Marketers Buying Media

This Week On The Measure:  * Marketers Prioritizing Outcomes-Based Buying * 72% of Brands Have Increased Prices Due To Tariffs * How The Savannah Bananas Compete With MLB * 18% Of People In The U.S. Feel Angry Most Days * Cowboys Lead NFL In Primetime/Holiday TV Games * This Week’s Free Report: Q1

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Amazon Prime's Thursday Nights Get Coastal Flavor In 2025

Amazon Prime Video's Thursday Night Football slate has improved over time, and the 2025 schedule for the streaming service may be its best yet – at least in terms of TV audiences. The NFL's regular season schedule release last week revealed that the Dallas Cowboys have the

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TikTok Returns Show Ravens Win With NFL Schedule Release Video

The NFL's schedule release has turned into a social content bonanza every May, as every team tries to land the best jokes, pop culture nods and hidden references en route to announcing the year's 17 opponents. Typically, the Los Angeles Chargers land the funniest video every

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Cowboys Will Lead NFL In Primetime/Holiday TV Games For 2025

Even coming off of a 7-10 season, the Dallas Cowboys are still America's team... at least according to the NFL and league TV partners. The NFL's 2025 regular season schedule was announced on Wednesday, and the Cowboys led the league with eight primetime or holiday games,

The Measure Newsletter

Sports Shorts Go Long On YouTube Views

This Week On The Measure:  * YouTube Shorts Own Sports Content * Allstate Was Streaming’s No. 1 Brand In Q1 * Marketers Less Focused On Personalized Product Recs? * How Ford’s New Ad Outpaced Memorability Norms * Men Are Becoming Bigger Fans Of Women’s Sports * This Week’s Free Report: Q1 TV

CREATOR ECONOMY

Over 76% Of U.S. YouTube Sports Views Coming Via Shorts

As YouTube Shorts take over viewing habits, even sports videos aren't immune. For U.S. sports videos on YouTube, just 35% of uploads in 2025 are under 30 seconds. But at the same time, those videos account for 53.2% of views – according to data from Tubular Labs.