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Samsung Ads & Nielsen Study: Allocate 30% Of Total TV Budget To Streaming

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Published on: 30th May 2024 at 10:11 AM
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A new Samsung Ads ‘Behind the Screens’ study by Nielsen has revealed that advertisers can maximise reach and efficiencies by allocating 30 per cent of their Total TV budget to ad-funded streaming.

The study demonstrates how advertisers can deliver greater impact among key demographics through a 70/30 combination of linear and streaming ads without increasing budgets.

With over 8.6 million Australians watching video via Connected TV (CTV) daily according to the IAB, the biggest screen in the home continues to be the main way audiences watch TV. The creation of the ‘Rule of 30’ aims to provide a general rule of thumb for advertisers who are uncertain how much of their Total TV budget should be allocated to ad-supported streaming on CTV.

Linear and streaming TV delivers greater reach with ‘The Rule of 30’

The study modelled the effects of different TV advertising budget allocations across linear and streaming. Using a broad 18-54-year-old demographic and a maximum campaign spend of two million dollars, the study demonstrates the impact achieved by applying the Rule of 30.

Campaigns produced a higher net reach when 30% of the budget was allocated to ad-funded streaming and 70% to linear TV ads. The good news is that advertisers can maximise reach and minimise over-exposure through this approach without increasing budgets. The optimal allocation will vary across industries, audience preferences, campaign objectives and budgets.

Ad-funded streaming reaches young people faster and more efficiently

Brands wanting to reach audiences under 40 years old can achieve greater 3+ reach with ad-funded streaming compared to linear TV ads, with any budget of $1.3 million or less. Advertisers on smaller budgets – $800K or less – looking for maximum impact can also build reach faster amongst younger audiences by placing over half of their budget (55%) on streaming.

A recent Samsung Ads Study also found streaming services draw in a younger audience who perceive streaming ads to be eight times more modern versus non-streaming environments.

Low budget campaigns aimed at 25-54 year olds benefit from streaming as part of media mix

Historically 25-54 year olds have played a pivotal role in linear TV buying. The study shows ad-funded streaming can now provide the same reach as linear TV ads amongst this age range for campaigns with lower budgets. For budgets over $350,000, linear TV ads alone still provide a higher reach compared to ad-funded streaming.

However, when you apply the “Rule of 30” across this demographic on campaigns up to $2 million, a combination of linear TV ads and ad-funded streaming still delivers a higher maximum reach across all spend levels.

TV spend lags behind consumer viewing behaviour

Over two thirds of all time spent on Samsung Smart TVs is within streaming environments. As more ad-funded tiers are introduced and new free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) services become available, advertisers have more ways to reach these audiences than ever before. Yet, despite the seismic shift to streaming, advertising dollars have been slow to catch up. Just a single-digit percentage of the $3.4B invested in Australian TV advertising last year made its way to streaming. When you compare this to more mature markets like the US or UK, CTV ad spends are 29% and 21%, respectively.

“To achieve success in today’s TV landscape you have to reach audiences where they choose to watch – TV spend is playing a game of catch up. What the study shows is that by rebalancing budget allocation, advertisers can optimise their reach, without needing so much as one additional dollar,” said Alex Spurzem, Samsung Ads managing director, ANZ & SEA.

“Engaging specific audiences while striking the balance of reach and frequency is a challenge facing every marketer. But what’s evident in this study is that combining linear and streaming ads in a TV campaign can be key in reaching main demographics across all categories. The Rule of 30 isn’t designed to be a one-size-fits-all: rather a supporting guide for those in search of even bigger impact,” said Kirsten Riolo, head of publishers and platforms, Nielsen.

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Aimee Edwards is a journalist at B&T, reporting across media, advertising, and the broader cultural forces shaping both. Her reporting covers the worlds of sport, politics, and entertainment, with a particular focus on how marketing intersects with cultural influence and social impact. Aimee is also a self-published author with a passion for storytelling around mental health, DE&I, sport, and the environment. Prior to joining B&T, she worked as a media researcher, leading projects on media trends and gender representation—most notably a deep dive into the visibility of female voices in sports media. 

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