streaming Archives ~ Page 2 of 5 ~ My Mobile India

Highlights YouTube saw significant growth in TV screen viewership in 2024. The platform recorded a 30% increase in creator earnings and a 35% rise in 4K video uploads. Sports-related videos, kids' content and long-form video podcasts are thriving on YouTube's TV app. YouTube is testing new features like Multiview and Watch With to enhance sports viewing. Creators are also optimising content for TV screens. YouTube is all about the living room experience now. (Image credit - Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash) YouTube has seen a significant rise in viewership on TV screens with creators adapting to meet the demand for a more living room experience. YouTube’s Senior Product Management Director Kurt Wilms shared insights into this trend highlighting 2024 as a breakthrough year for YouTube on TV with Business Insider. “2024 was the year of the living room. Creators across the board, no matter what content they're making, are leaning into optimizing their content for the biggest screen,” Wilms said. The shift has been remarkable as creator earnings from TV viewership grew by over 30% year-over-year and the number of videos uploaded in 4K resolution increased by more than 35%. Top Content Thriving on TV Screens Watch Along Sports Content Sports videos including live commentary, pre-game analysis, real-time reactions and post-game discussions have become a hit on the YouTube TV app. To enhance the sports viewing experience, YouTube is testing features like: Multiview: Watch multiple streams simultaneously. Watch With: Combine live event streams with a creator’s commentary. Kids’ Content Family-friendly and kids’ content has proven to be strong drivers of co-viewing on TV screens. YouTube’s features like Parent Code give parents more control over what kids watch making the platform a trusted choice for shared family viewing. Long-Form Video Podcasts Long-form video podcasts, which resemble traditional talk shows, are growing in popularity on YouTube TV. Their passive viewing format makes them perfect for hands-free consumption. “With video podcasts in the living room, you can put it on your TV and watch or listen to it while you do something else hands-free,” Wilms explained. YouTube creators recognise this shift in viewing habits and are optimising their content for TV screens. Creators are producing high-quality, episodic content and organising videos into playlists for seamless viewing on large displays. FAQs Q1. What was notable about YouTube's viewership trend in 2024? Answer. 2024 was a breakthrough year for YouTube on TV, with creator earnings from TV viewership growing by over 30% year-over-year and a 35% increase in videos uploaded in 4K resolution. Q2. What types of content are thriving on YouTube's TV app? Answer. Sports-related videos, kids' content, and long-form video podcasts are thriving on YouTube's TV app offering an immersive living room experience. Q3. What new features is YouTube testing to enhance the sports viewing experience? Answer. YouTube is testing features like Multiview, which allows watching multiple streams simultaneously and Watch With, which combines live event streams with a creator’s commentary. Read More: YouTube Empowers Creators to Detect AI Content and Fight Misleading Titles in India Read More: YouTube TV Rolls Out Parent Code to Restrict Kids' Profile Access Read More: YouTube Introduces AI Song Remix Tool for Shorts Creators

streaming

YouTube’s Big Screen Viewership Trend – YouTube Executive Reveals What Viewers Love Watching on TVs

Netflix’s January 2025 Lineup of Films and Series – Cameron Diaz’s Comeback, Nostalgic Classics, and More

Google Introduces Interactive ‘Red Light, Green Light’ Game as Squid Game Season 2 Premieres on Netflix

WWE RAW Streams on Netflix for the First Time In 31-year History – Find Out Where To Watch WWE Premium Live Events, SmackDown, NXT and more

Netflix Is Removing Most Interactive Specials in December

Netflix Introduces ‘Moments’ Feature To Bookmark and Share Favourite Scenes