LATAM leads quality improvements with a 33% drop in buffering, while TVs and set-top boxes dominate viewing devices, capturing 69% of VoD and 87% of Linear TV playtime.
Average daily playtime dropped 12% while buffering times improved by 18% and video start times by 12%. With user expectations rising, streaming platforms must prioritize performance to stay competitive.
For the first time since 2021, the initial half of 2023 saw an uptick in the global Daily Average Playtime per user and service, NPAW revealed in its latest “Video Streaming Industry” report.