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Tube Trends: Despite Competition, Retail Still Gets Best YouTube Reach In Q4
This year, retailers appear to be using YouTube much like they use traditional TV — making a lot of noise despite competition. But it’s paying off, at least when it comes to views.
Tube Trends: The Math For Brands Behind YouTube Shorts, ‘Longs’
Should brands be investing in Longs? Data reveals it’s an uphill battle on YouTube — but so is the overcrowded Shorts space.
Tube Trends: 2025 World Series Goes Global On YouTube
The World Series was a global affair this fall, in part fueled by impressive performance for international videos on YouTube.
Is Late-Night TV Turning Toward YouTube?
Jimmy Kimmel’s return has put up bigger numbers on late night TV, but those figures (and its potential relevance) get even bigger when looking at social video.
What Youth Problem? MLB Enters The TikTok Era
On-field rule changes have helped MLB embrace younger fans. The league is now eyeing an expansion into more TikTok content as baseball’s social video success grows.
What Disney+ Adds With Cocomelon Licensing Deal
Disney+ adding Cocomelon is a smart move to bring in potential new viewers. But it could also work to flatten kids programming options in a way that erodes Disney’s advantage.
What If The NHL Just Embraces Being Post-Cable TV?
The NHL’s exciting playoffs are likely to once again lack the TV audiences to match. What if a post-cable approach could change that?
March Mayhem Creates Impressive Month For TV News Views
An eventful March fueled audience and watch-time growth for TV news publishers across social video, as data from Tubular Labs reveals.
Hot List: Is TV Learning To Ride Again?
Pay TV is recovering through persistence, but new disruptions keep reshaping the ride… PLUS: 2 free reports and 15 originals
Edmonton-Florida Stanley Cup Highlights NHL’s TV Questions
A Stanley Cup Final between a Canadian team a non-traditional market puts the NHL’s questions (and opportunities) on TV front and center.
Audience Data Behind The Caitlin Clark Effect
Caitlin Clark puts up big numbers both on and off the court, as we dive into her impact on TV and social video.
Data: YouTube’s Getting Even Longer On Short Videos
As YouTube grows aspirations with the NFL, it’s also seeing shrinking video lengths elsewhere.
Endeavor Wants The Sports Entertainment Content Title Belt
As a combined business, WWE and UFC aren’t going to be put in a box, and are likely to make billions in TV and streaming negotiations.
Media Companies Battle For Social Video Dominance
In January, Disney and Paramount fought it out to see which media property had the highest reach amount U.S. YouTube and Facebook audiences.
Why MrBeast Was A Perfect Fit For NFL’s Super Bowl Ad
Surprisingly, MrBeast was a perfect fit for the NFL, as it — like all leagues and networks — tries to attract younger audiences.
What Are Beyoncé Audiences Shopping For At Target?
Tubular Labs data reveals what Beyoncé VEVO viewers are shopping for at Target… along with their penchant for oatmeal searches.
Philadelphia Eagles Fly On Social Video
The Eagles finished No. 1 in the NFC this year, but that wasn’t the only honor for Philadelphia — as social video data from Tubular Labs shows.
Shorts Ruled 2022 On YouTube (Plus More Social Video Takeaways From Last Year)
Tubular Labs’ 2022 “rewind” reveals some of the biggest social video trends of the last year — and what brands and creators should know about them.
Sports Videos Still Have Bounce, Grow 33% Year-Over-Year On YouTube
Data from Tubular Labs shows there’s still plenty of room for sports video views to grow on platforms like YouTube.
Travel Audiences Love The Beach
A new Tubular Labs infographic on travel shares trends around viewership and consumer behaviors...

