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Expert insights on TV, social, search, and multichannel advertising for small businesses. - Page 8
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What is Netflix's share of TV viewing? (Q2 2026)
Netflix took 7.8% of U.S. TV viewing in April 2026, second only to YouTube, while its ad tier passed 250M viewers. The Q2 2026 breakdown for small business advertisers.
Which streaming service has the most viewers? (Q2 2026)
YouTube leads U.S. streaming at 13.4% of TV viewing in April 2026, ahead of Netflix at 7.8%. The full Q2 2026 ranking of the most-watched streaming services.
What is Hulu's share of TV viewing? (Q2 2026)
Nielsen now folds Hulu into Disney's ~5% combined streaming bucket; its last standalone reading was 2.5%. Hulu's ~64M subscribers and what its ad-supported audience means for SMBs.
What is Disney+'s share of TV viewing? (Q2 2026)
Disney is the #2 media company on U.S. TV at 10.3%, with combined streaming near 5%. The Q2 2026 breakdown and what Disney's ad-supported reach means for small business.
How big is the CTV advertising market? (Q2 2026)
The U.S. CTV ad market reaches nearly $38 billion in 2026, and 85% of small advertisers are now in. What the Q2 2026 numbers mean for small business advertising.
How many Americans have cut the cord? (Q2 2026)
Non-pay-TV households now outnumber pay-TV homes in 2026, with penetration down to ~42%. The Q2 2026 cord-cutting breakdown and what it means for local advertisers.
How much TV viewing is cable vs streaming? (Q2 2026)
Streaming took 47.6% of U.S. TV viewing in April 2026 to cable's 21.6%, a 26-point gap. The Q2 2026 Nielsen breakdown and what it means for where small businesses advertise.
What percentage of TV is broadcast? (Q2 2026)
Broadcast TV dropped below 20% of U.S. viewing for the first time in April 2026, now the smallest traditional category. The Q2 2026 breakdown for local advertisers.
What is the average CTV CPM? (Q2 2026)
The blended CTV CPM is about $26 in 2026 and dropping as streaming inventory floods the market. What connected TV ads cost by tier and what a $500 budget buys.
What is Amazon Prime Video's share of TV viewing? (Q2 2026)
Prime Video is the #3 streaming service at 4.2% of U.S. TV viewing, up 0.7 pts on NBA and NFL. Its 315M ad audience and what it means for small business advertising.
Why Streaming TV Ads Fail Without Other Touchpoints
Streaming TV alone is a void for most local advertisers. Pair TV with Mobile web and search so your spot is not the only time people meet your brand.
Performance TV for Local Businesses Without a National Budget
How local businesses run performance TV on streaming with daily budgets, the area they serve, and Mobile web support instead of multimillion-dollar brand flights.