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Olympic Fever Spreads Like a Virus, Crashing Traditional TV and Streaming to New Heights
In a shocking turn of events, the Olympics didn’t just boost streaming numbers, it single-handedly saved traditional TV from extinction. According to Nielsen’s July report, the three-day spectacle brought a 2.3% increase in overall TV viewing, shattering all previous records. And the best part? Broadcast TV, once thought to be on its last legs, captured a whopping 20.3% of all viewership, a small but significant increase from last month.
But don’t think for a second that streaming got left in the dust. Oh no, it exploded to new heights, making up 41.4% of all TV viewing for the month. And Peacock, the lucky platform that got to exclusively stream the Games, saw a staggering 33% increase in viewing, the biggest jump since Nielsen started tracking streaming data in 2020.
And don’t even get us started on YouTube, which broke all records by capturing more than 10% of all TV viewing. Max, Disney Plus, and Prime Video also saw massive boosts, thanks to popular shows like House of the Dragon, Bluey, and The Boys.
But here’s the real kicker: both cable and streaming saw massive increases, and we’re not just talking about the Olympics. Nielsen’s report shows that July was one of the fastest-growing months for TV viewing in years. What does this mean? It means the TV industry is about to get a serious shock to the system. With viewers flocking back to traditional TV and streaming platforms, it’s clear that the apocalypse of cord-cutting has been greatly exaggerated.
So, what’s next? Will we see a full-blown TV renaissance? Will Netflix and Hulu start begging for a spot on your cable bill? The world may never know, but one thing is certain: the Olympics just changed the game forever.
