How NBC transformed the viewing experience for the Olympics

The Current Report

The Olympics magic is back as NBCUniversal is getting record viewership and advertising revenue. This year's games in Paris is showcasing the power of Peacock and streaming overall. We break down how all the ways to watch the Olympics is extending how generations, including Gen Z, connect with the historic event.

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To read the full stories included in this episode:

• NBCUniversal expects record Olympics ad revenue, with 70% of advertisers being new: https://www.thecurrent.com/nbcuniversal-olympics-advertising-revenue
• NBC Bets on Social Media Influencers to Draw Gen Z to the Games: https://www.thecurrent.com/programmatic-2024-olympics-media-buyers-streaming
• Programmatic opens up possibilities for first-time Olympics advertisers: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-31/nbc-bets-on-social-media-influencers-to-draw-gen-z-to-the-games?srnd=homepage-americas
• 5 minutes with Instacart's Jasmine Taylor: https://www.thecurrent.com/5-minutes-with-instacart-jasmine-taylor-brand-marketing

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