The WARC Podcast Global Ad Trends: The changing shape of TV
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Sep 9, 2025 Omar Oakes, a media commentator and guest editor of WARC Media's Global Ad Trends report, dives into the evolving definition of television as streaming gains prominence. He discusses how TV advertising is transforming with the rise of Connected TV, contrasting it with linear TV's decline. The conversation also highlights YouTube’s role among youth viewers and scrutinizes its demographic trends. Oakes emphasizes the need for advertisers to adapt to new viewing behaviors and the challenges that traditional broadcasters face in this shifting landscape.
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YouTube Isn’t Universally ‘TV’
- YouTube counts TV-screen viewing heavily in the US, but its TV-like status varies by country.
- Structural differences and measurement choices mean YouTube isn't universally equivalent to traditional TV.
TV's Structural Advantages Matter
- TV production, regulation, co‑viewing and measurement create distinct commercial value that YouTube lacks.
- These structural differences affect pricing, brand safety and trading practices.
Scrutinize YouTube Viewing Claims
- UK BARB data shows TV-set YouTube viewing skews heavily to children's channels and small population shares.
- YouTube and Google viewing figures require closer scrutiny for advertisers and planners.