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YOUTUBE DOMINATES TV STREAMING IN US

YouTube has reclaimed its position as the top streaming service in the U.S., with 8.6% of viewing on television screens. Meanwhile, Netflix saw 7.9% of TV usage. The platform’s daily average of over 1 billion hours watched on TVs suggest a preference for UGC, particularly among Gen Z viewers. YouTube creators are experiencing a significant increase in TV viewership, with top YouTubers witnessing a more than 400% surge in watch time.

WALMART ISN’T BUYING VIZIO FOR ITS HARDWARE. IT WANTS THE TV MAKER’S AD BUSINESS

Walmart is acquiring Vizio for $2.3B in cash. This transaction will give Walmart a foothold in the smart-TV advertising business, allowing it to more directly compete with Amazon, Roku, and Google. Walmart wants to operate Vizio as a fully owned brand and closely integrate it with its Connect advertising business. This strategy mirrors Amazon’s strategy of leveraging its e-commerce platform and Fire TV devices for advertising revenue generation.

REPOSITIONING: HOW TO TURN YOUR STRENGTHS INTO PROFITABLE GROWTH

Repositioning is the process of refocusing the capabilities on the right challenge and redefining the value proposition. This article shares Swatch's origin story. The Swiss watch industry faced a crisis in the 80s due to the rise of Japanese quartz technology that threatened its traditional mechanical watches. Swiss watchmakers responded by repositioning their capabilities and creating the Swatch — a colorful, disposable fashion accessory that appealed to a new market segment. This successful repositioning, achieved by refocusing internal capabilities and offering a compelling value prop, saved the Swiss watch industry from collapsing.

TIKTOK PLAYBOOK: CREATIVE IDEATION FOR SMBS

TikTok released a 34-page guide on its marketing strategy. The guide offers insights on how to enhance video content creation and maximize impact on the platform. It provides tips and links to TikTok tools to optimize your approach and leverage new platform features effectively. Suggestions range from maximizing the first 3-6 seconds of your videos to leveraging TikTok's latest automation and AI-powered tools. An email is required for download.

MASTERING THE ART OF TOP-OF-THE-FUNNEL STRATEGIES

This article discusses top-of-the-funnel strategies to spark brand loyalty and drive conversions in 2024. Companies can foster curiosity and desire in their target audiences by setting powerful branding and a clear content strategy. It’s important to develop a clear value proposition and make sure it is distributed through the right channels. The strategy must be constantly measured and optimized, which requires focusing on the right metrics depending on business objectives.

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