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Aug. 26, 2024
Netflix's Upfront Ad Sales Surge
The streamer said it had achieved a 150% plus increase in upfront ad sales commitments over 2023, in-line with its expectations.
US - Netflix has achieved a
significant milestone in its advertising business, securing a 150% increase in
upfront ad sales commitments compared to the previous year. This achievement
marks a successful close to Netflix’s second-ever TV upfront negotiations, where
broadcasters and streamers pitch their upcoming schedules to the advertising
community.
Amy Reinhard, Netflix’s president of advertising,
announced that the company closed deals with all major holding companies and
independent agencies. The commitments span various key categories, including
consumer packaged goods, technology, entertainment, automotive, quick-service
restaurants, and retail. Notably, Netflix brokered partnerships for several
high-profile upcoming films and series, such as Squid Game, Wednesday, Outer
Banks, Happy Gilmore 2, Ginny & Georgia, and Love Is Blind.
Additionally, the company secured deals for live events, including WWE Raw and
the Christmas Day National Football League games.
This year’s upfront event was Netflix’s first
in-person presentation in New York, featuring an immersive experience with nods
to popular shows like Bridgerton and Squid Game 2. The event
aimed to showcase Netflix’s expanding advertising capabilities and attract a
diverse range of advertisers.
Netflix’s advertising tier, launched in November 2022,
has seen substantial growth, with 40 million global monthly active users as of
May 2024, up from 23 million in January. The ad tier now accounts for more than
45% of all signups in its ads markets. To further enhance its advertising
offerings, Netflix plans to launch its own in-house ad tech platform, which
will be tested in Canada in November and rolled out globally in 2025.
In addition to the upfront success, Netflix has
expanded its programmatic offerings, allowing marketers to set up private
marketplace deals directly through platforms like The Trade Desk, Google’s
Display & Video 360, and Microsoft’s Xandr. This move aims to provide
advertisers with more flexibility and control over their campaigns.
Netflix’s impressive growth in ad sales commitments
underscores its evolving role as a major player in the advertising industry,
leveraging its popular content and innovative advertising solutions to attract
a wide range of advertisers.
