12.3 Ratings, advertising, and revenue models in TV
2 min read•july 24, 2024
Television ratings are the lifeblood of the industry, determining a show's success and advertising rates. measure audience size and composition, influencing program decisions and ad pricing. The relationship between ratings and revenue is crucial.
Traditional TV relies on advertising revenue, with higher ratings commanding premium prices. However, emerging models like streaming services and video-on-demand are changing the game. Viewer habits, including time-shifted viewing and , are reshaping how we measure and monetize television audiences.
Television Ratings and Revenue Models
Role of ratings in television success
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Nielsen ratings measure audience size and composition using representative sample audiences
Ratings influence program renewal decisions, determine advertising rates, and guide time slot assignments
Key metrics: shows percentage of TV sets in use tuned to specific program, indicates percentage of all TV households tuned to program
Demographic data identifies target audiences and appeals to advertisers (age groups, income levels)
Ratings and advertising revenue relationship
Ratings-driven advertising model correlates higher ratings with increased ad rates, prime-time slots command premium prices
() calculates advertising cost per thousand viewers CPM=(CostofAd/AudienceSize)∗1000
facilitates advance sale of advertising inventory based on projected ratings
sells remaining ad inventory closer to air date, prices fluctuate with current ratings
Product placement and integration offer alternative revenue streams tied to viewership (branded props, storyline integrations)
Traditional vs emerging television revenue
Traditional models rely on 30-second commercial spots and program sponsorships
Emerging revenue streams include Subscription Video on Demand (Netflix, Hulu), Transactional Video on Demand (iTunes, Google Play), and Ad-supported Video on Demand (YouTube, Tubi)
Hybrid models combine subscription and advertising (Hulu with ads, Peacock)
offerings bypass traditional distribution (HBO Max, Disney+)
International licensing and expand global reach
and licensing deals generate additional revenue (character toys, branded products)
Impact of viewer habits on ratings
Time-shifted viewing through DVR and on-demand services affects live ratings, measured by C3 and
fragment audience and challenge traditional rating systems
Second screen engagement encourages social media interaction and real-time audience feedback
Targeted advertising enables and personalized ad delivery
Cord-cutting trend shows decline in traditional cable subscriptions, rise of (OTT) services
provide viewer behavior insights and power content recommendation algorithms