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Binge-Watching and Advertising: When Streaming Habits Challenge Ad Effectiveness
Binge-watching dramatically reshapes how consumers respond to advertising on video-on-demand platforms. Drawing on psychological reactance theory, this study reveals that binge-watchers perceive ads as more intrusive and irritating, harming platform loyalty and boosting ad avoidance—unless the ad is highly likeable, which can soften negative reactions and protect platform engagement.
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2024 TOP MEMBER QUESTIONS with ANSWERS
The ARF Knowledge Center provides secondary research services for ARF and ARF-MSI members on a broad range of topics. An analysis of ARF member questions submitted to the Knowledge Center in 2024 reveals a consistent theme across all constituencies: a strong focus on understanding the effectiveness of advertising and media platforms in the current landscape.
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