How AVOD Platforms Work: The Business of Free Streaming

AVOD (Advertising-Based Video on Demand) platforms provide free content funded by advertising. Viewers see 4-8 minutes of ads per hour vs 15-20 on cable TV. Tubi reported $1B+ in ad revenue proving the model works at scale. Major companies including Fox, Paramount, Sony, and NBCUniversal invest heavily in AVOD distribution.