Advisers
Learn
Newsletter
Offers
Podcast
About
  Back
~
2
min read
· Posted on
February 21, 2024

YouTube will stream more than 4,000 TV shows for free in the US

Streaming wars = out. Free streaming wars = IN. And YouTube's just enteredthe battleground.

What's the key learning?

  • YouTube's adding 4,000 free ad-supported TV shows to its platform, starting in the US
  • Free ad-supported TV (FAST) platforms are rapidly growing in popularity
  • As of December 2021, 18% of US households now use at least one FAST service
  • YouTube's move shows they could be here to stay.

Background: If you've ever fallen far enough down a YouTube rabbit hole, you've probably realised there a full movies streamed there - for free. Legally Blonde, anyone?

What happened: Now, it's upping the stakes, adding 4,000 free TV shows - starting in the US. But, you'll have to sit through a few ads.

What else: This takes YouTube head-to-head with free streaming platforms like Roku Channel and IMDb TV. Streaming wars = out. Free streaming wars = IN.

🔔 What's the key learning?

💡Free ad-supported TV (FAST) platforms are rapidly growing in popularity. And YouTube's move shows they could be here to stay.

💡 Between 2020 and 2021, streaming platforms like Disney+ and Netflix saw some serious growth. But as of December 2021, 18% of US households now use at least one FAST service.

💡Those who invested in FAST early are seeing massive benefits. Paramount's Pluto TV now brings in over US$1 billion a year. Now we're just waiting on YouTube to bring the FAST wave to Oz!

‍

Ready to win at money?

Sign up for Flux and join 100,000 members of the Flux family

Sign Up
A button to App StoreGoogle Play store button
Excellent  4.9 out of 5
Star rating
© 2024 Flux Technologies Pty Ltd and Flux Media Pty Ltd
All rights reserved.
Explore
HomeLearnPodcastAboutNewsletterFlux at WorkAdvisers
Offers
Home LoansSavings AccountsBank AccountsShare TradingCar LoansCredit Cards
Support
CareersContact usPrivacy PolicyTerms of Use
Disclaimer: Flux Technologies Pty Ltd (ABN 86 634 507 172) is an authorised representative (Representative No. 1283166) of Mozo Pty Ltd who is the holder of AFSL No. 328141. We also provide general advice on credit products under our own Australian Credit Licence No. 530103. The product information presented does not constitute an offer and we are not recommending or suggesting any particular product. Any product advice presented is of a general nature only, and is not to be taken as any sort of advice as it has not taken into account your personal circumstances, objectives, financial situation or needs. Flux may not cover all products available to you. Check out our Credit Guide and Financial Services Guide for more information.

All information contained in the Flux app, www.flux.finance, www.joinflux.com, app.flux.finance and any podcast of Flux Media Pty Ltd (ABN 27 639 804 345) is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. Flux Media Pty Ltd is the owner of the registered trade mark, 'What the Flux'. While we do our best to provide accurate information on the podcast, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be communicated.
No items found.