Advertising 
on Streaming Services

Looking to elevate your brand’s presence? Discover the potential of advertising on streaming services. Reach diverse audiences with precision, leveraging platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. Let’s guide you through effective strategies to maximize your ad impact.

Introducing the TV Ad Production Process

Advertisers always follow the audience. A decade ago, that meant focusing on traditional TV. However, advertisers had to adapt as viewers migrated to major streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. Today, with the landscape further fragmented by single-network services like Peacock, Max, and Disney+, each platform offers a unique opportunity to connect with your target audience. Navigating this ever-evolving market can be challenging, but we can show you how to advertise on streaming services successfully and why it’s a strategy worth considering.


As the Founder and CEO of Podean and author of Amazon for CMO’s, Mark Power formerly said: “To do Television-suchlike advertising on a big screen in someone’s home is highly achievable now.” There is no need to spend a fortune to make it happen as it is now more accessible to brands of all sizes to advertise on streaming platforms. With the extra help of using data to maximize the reach of our message, advertising on streaming services is more than possible.

The Streaming Service Landscape

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Best Streaming Platforms for Advertising

When it comes to revenue and reach, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ are the leading players as they offer unparalleled opportunities for advertisers to connect with vast audiences. Additionally, Max and Paramount+ command significant viewership, while Hulu, Peacock, and Apple TV+ attract audiences ranging from 25 to 50 million, each providing valuable advertising opportunities.

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Unique Advertising Opportunities

  • Peacock: Allows advertisers to purchase ad space across both their streaming and traditional TV services via a single marketplace, such as NBC Universal’s One Platform.
  • Amazon Ads: Offers sophisticated targeting tools to help brands reach the perfect audience among their 115 million viewers. The good aspect about this advertising platform is that it is always testing, learning and evolving.

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Best Practices for Advertising

Before diving into specific platforms, consider these universal best practices for advertising on streaming services:

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Understand Your Audience

Streaming services offer detailed viewer data, including demographics and buying habits. To make the most of these tools, know exactly who you’re targeting. Develop a comprehensive buyer persona that goes beyond basic demographics.


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Select the Right Platform

Each streaming service attracts a slightly different audience. Even though many households subscribe to multiple services, they don’t all cater to the same viewers. Request audience demographics and viewership insights from each platform to determine the best fit for your brand.

  • Netflix: you can only advertise on Netflix through Microsoft Advertising, but this might change as Netflix is developing its own ad tech platform, expected in 2025.
  • Amazon Prime: provides a direct ad-buying experience through its Amazon Ads platform, enabling video ads on Prime Video, live sports, and Amazon-affiliated sites like Twitch.

  • Disney+: Previously, Disney+ ads were available only through direct buys. Now, you can use the Disney Campaign Manager, a self-service ad platform, to access Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.

  • HBO Max: Advertising on HBO Max is managed through the WBD Ad Sales platform, offering various options like pre-roll, mid-roll, and title sponsorships and reaching audiences from Warner Bros Stream+, Max and Discovery+.

  • Paramount Plus: Advertisers can use the Paramount Ad Manager to buy ad space across all Paramount-owned channels, including Showtime.

  • Hulu: The Disney Campaign Manager allows for direct ad buys on Hulu, alongside other Disney-owned platforms like FX and National Geographic.

  • Peacock: Peacock ads are sold through NBC Universal Content, and you’ll need to contact them directly to purchase ad space.

  • Apple TV+: As of 2024, Apple TV+ does not offer advertising opportunities, though, industry experts suggest this might change soon.

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Optimise for All Screen Sizes

TV screens are just one of many devices viewers use to watch video on demand. Your ad should be visually compelling, whether it’s displayed on a desktop, tablet, or smartphone, even on a screen as small as five inches.

4

Keep Your Brand Centered

When investing in a video production company like Impress Video, make sure the brand is featured loads of times throughout the story, not just as a logo at the end. Your viewers should understand what’s being advertised, even if they momentarily glance away.


5

Adhere to Platform Guidelines

Each streaming service provides guidelines for effective advertising. These are designed to help you meet viewer expectations and create high-quality ads. Familiarise yourself with these guidelines before starting the video production process.

Most streaming platforms offer two main options for purchasing ad space: direct buying or programmatic advertising through a partner.


  • Direct Buying: This method often guarantees placement, but may come at a higher cost.

  • Programmatic Advertising: This automated option matches your ads to available spaces based on your budget, demographics, and other preferences. However, you risk being outbid by competitors.

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High-Quality Video Content

To succeed in advertising on any streaming service, you need a compelling, high-quality video. Whether it’s an animated commercial or an explainer video, creating visually engaging content is crucial. Reach out to video professionals, like the experts at Impress Video Production, to start crafting the perfect ad for your brand’s streaming success.

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Why Streaming Services Are Key

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The Shift from Traditional to Streaming TV

Audiences, specially the younger ones, are increasingly moving away from traditional TV to embrace streaming on-demand content. In the first quarter of 2023 alone, cable and satellite companies lost approximately 2.3 million subscribers. This trend reflects a broader migration towards more flexible viewing options provided by streaming platforms.

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The Rise of Streaming Services

As viewers continue to cut the cord, streaming services are becoming the primary destination for entertainment. Nearly 65% of UK households subscribe to at least one streaming service, with the average household subscribing to four. This widespread adoption underscores the dominance of streaming in the modern media landscape.

Broad Audience Reach

Streaming services aren’t just popular with younger audiences; they also attract a diverse demographic.

Moreover, 58% of streaming media viewers are over the age of 35. This makes streaming platforms a powerful tool for advertisers looking to connect with consumers of all ages.

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