Networks unexpectedly beat video projections

Cory Bergman November 26th, 2007

TV Week reports that the major network TV sites have met their online video advertising goals for the quarter already, and they’re scrambling to fill unsold inventory. Ad buyers, meanwhile, are pleased. “They have proven to us that it’s a hit and it works and recall is there,” said Tracey Scheppach, senior VP and video innovations director at Starcom. “It’s a good place for advertising.” TV Week says the average CPM is running about $30. On TV, the rough equivalent is $25 CPM. (Via PaidContent)

6 Comments Add your own

  • 1. Rob W  |  November 26th, 2007 at 5:24 pm

    Good stat for use by the WGA.

  • 2. Charles  |  November 26th, 2007 at 6:12 pm

    Is that why for the past week on ABC.com I’ve only seen ads for ABC programs, and not for any advertisers?

  • 3. Anonymous  |  November 26th, 2007 at 11:43 pm

    Thanks for pointing that out, Charles. I thought I was just lucky when no ads came up.

  • 4. My Name  |  November 26th, 2007 at 11:46 pm

    Wow, it turns out too many people are watching web video (click my name):

    Advertising time in full episodes streamed online was a hot property during the upfront, ad buyers said, but some networks appear to have underestimated how many people log on to watch them. And once the networks streamed the number of spots they promised advertisers, they switched to promos and tried to find new online advertisers.

    While a tight advertising market means it’s next to impossible to buy ads in “Desperate Housewives” or “Heroes” on TV, spots in episodes of those shows are available online.

  • 5. Anonymous  |  November 26th, 2007 at 11:48 pm

    Oops — Haha, I guess Charles and I should have RTFA.

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