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The Rise of Ghost Viewers

The Rise of Ghost Viewers

Streaming audiences are more fluid than ever. Viewers may subscribe for a major game or a must-see series, then quickly move on to the next destination—creating Ghost Viewers who remain in the TV ecosystem but are no longer active within a given app.

In this report, you will learn:
  • Why viewers are loyal to content, not platforms—and what that means for streaming advertisers
  • How Ghost Viewers can distort audience size and create wasted media spend
  • Why Audience Availability should be the new basis for CTV planning and buying
  • How Samsung helps advertisers reach active, addressable audiences across the TV viewing journey

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FAQs:

FAQs:

What will I learn in this report?

 

You’ll learn how Ghost Viewers are reshaping streaming audiences, why subscriber counts can misrepresent advertising opportunity, and how to plan against audiences who are actively available.

 

Why does Audience Availability matter for my media plan?

 

Audience Availability focuses on viewers who are actively watching and reachable while your campaign is live—helping you make more informed decisions about where to invest.

 

Who should download this report?

 

It’s designed for advertisers, agencies, and media planners looking to better understand fluid CTV viewing behavior and improve reach across fragmented streaming environments.

 

What will I learn in this report?

 

You’ll learn how Ghost Viewers are reshaping streaming audiences, why subscriber counts can misrepresent advertising opportunity, and how to plan against audiences who are actively available.

 

Why does Audience Availability matter for my media plan?

 

Audience Availability focuses on viewers who are actively watching and reachable while your campaign is live—helping you make more informed decisions about where to invest.

 

Who should download this report?

 

It’s designed for advertisers, agencies, and media planners looking to better understand fluid CTV viewing behavior and improve reach across fragmented streaming environments.