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AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’ Final Season Premiere Generates Twitter Buzz
After 11 successful seasons, the popular zombie thriller series The Walking Dead is coming to an end. Fans have been waiting for this season for a while – the season 10 finale, along with the entirety of season 11 were delayed due to the pandemic – leaving fans hungry for a conclusion to the story. We took a look at how the final series premiere performed against competitors on the same night, how this season premiere compares to the season 10 premiere (which aired before the pandemic), and the Emotional Reactions fans demonstrated as they start to come to terms with their favorite show coming to an end.
Who’s Still Advertising with Tucker Carlson at the End of Q2 2021?
At the end of Q2, we dig into the data on who's still advertising with Tucker Carlson.
College Football Playoff Expansion is Sort of About Fan Interest -- But Mostly, TV Dollars
The College Football Playoff seems prepared to expand from four to 12 teams. TV, as expected, is the biggest reason for the shift.
Is Netflix's Lack of Momentum (vs. Streaming Competitors) Worrisome?
With momentum surging around streaming overall, is Netflix about to be left behind relative to its biggest competitors?
By the Numbers: Discovery & WarnerMedia Combine for Huge Reach on TV, Social Video
Just how big would a Discovery/WarnerMedia company be? A look at the combined footprint on social video and TV.
Quick Viewership and Advertising Insights for the Oscars
Get key viewership, advertising and social video insights around Hollywood's biggest night, featuring data from VIZIO's Inscape, iSpot, Tubular Labs and Canvs.
Netflix Subscriber Numbers Aren't Cause for Alarm Yet
Netflix subs didn't meet expectations this past quarter -- and may not in Q2 either. But that's not necessarily cause for alarm.
Time for a Checkup: Viewership and Ad Trends for TV’s Hit Medical Dramas
In this article, we examine viewership trends around "Grey's Anatomy" including what other shows fans are watching, crossover with other medical dramas and more.
True Crime and Police Procedurals Are TV’s Ad Impression Powerhouses
A look into the billions of TV ad impressions that crime-related shows have delivered so far this year, using insights from iSpot.tv.
How Disney+ Pushed Ads Promoting 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'
In the lead-up to its newest Marvel show, here's how Disney+ built hype with TV and social video ads.
New TV[R]EV & iSpot Special Report: Addressable TV Reach
TV[R]EV's latest report shares new data from iSpot on how addressable ad impressions exploded in 2020, and which industries fueled that rise.
Quick Viewership & Advertising Insights for the Golden Globes
Insights into the 78th Annual Golden Globes, including what people watched before, during and after the ceremony, fueled by Inscape and iSpot.
Viewership and Ad Insights for ‘Superman & Lois,’ Plus More From The CW’s Arrowverse
A deep dive into the Arrowverse's latest show, "Superman & Lois," using insights from VIZIO's Inscape and iSpot.tv.
Viewership Deep Dive: ‘The Masked Dancer’ and Other Musical Competition Shows
We dove into the viewership trends around Fox's "The Masked Dancer," including a look at viewership crossover with other popular competition shows, using insights from VIZIO's Inscape.
What's the Future of the Super Bowl as a TV Event?
Super Bowl ratings declining set off some alarm bells -- but the more interesting conversation is around what it means for the future of the game on TV.
Which Brands Drove Super Bowl Advertising for Autos?
Auto brands are traditionally some of the biggest advertisers during the Super Bowl, but hung back a bit in 2021 with just four spots for the industry.
Why the Hell Do Brands Buy Super Bowl Ads? And Why the Hell Don't They?
A critical look at the case for and against advertising during the Super Bowl.
Frito-Lay Brands Aim For Star-Powered Laughs With Super Bowl Ads
Funny ads are a Super Bowl staple: According to iSpot's Ace Metrix, at least 53% of ads were viewed as funny each year since 2014, and hit a high-water mark of 69% of spots during the 2020 game. This post dives into some specific insights around Frito-Lay commercials for this year's Big Game.