Advertisement | | | Is it Netflix? YouTube? Paramount? Find out which streaming platform is dominating the market later in this email. | | 💵 Today’s Top Stories | | | Can you guess the two most stolen vehicles in the U.S. (by far)? Does the car you drive make the list of the most stolen models? And how do you stop would-be car thieves? Read more. |
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| | 📺️ YouTube Beats Netflix, Others on TV Viewership | Move over, Netflix. The Blockbuster killer gets all the headlines these days. But it’s YouTube TV that’s winning hearts and minds – or at least TV screen time – of Americans. | The nation slowly is switching from watching network TV and cable to streaming. And YouTube claimed nearly one-eighth of monthly TV usage in the United States in April, its highest-ever share. | Earlier this year, YouTube announced that viewership on TV outgrew viewership on smartphones. The company is introducing AI ads in an attempt to capitalize by continuing to grow its ad revenue. | Here’s the share of monthly TV viewership by platform: | YouTube: 12.4%
Disney: 10.7%
Paramount: 8.9%
NBCUniversal: 8.2%
Netflix: 7.5%
FOX: 6.8%
Warner Bros. Discovery: 6.7%
Amazon: 3.5% | | 📊 Stat of the Day | 💒 $33,000: Average total cost of a wedding in 2024. That includes $12,200 on a venue, $2,900 on photos, $2,700 on flowers, $1,700 on a DJ and $80 per plate for catering. Only 2% “didn’t pay for any wedding expenses” themselves. |
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| Are you considering a 7-year car loan? Think again! Clark breaks down why these long-term loans (stretching to 2032!) are a financial trap. Plus, he covers the exciting news of a $20,000 new car coming soon. Also, skimming scams are on the rise, and they're getting more sophisticated! Learn how these criminals steal your debit and credit card information and, most importantly, how to protect yourself. | | | ☎️ Need Money Help? | The Team Clark Consumer Action Center is a free helpline that can help you navigate your money questions. Call 636-492-5275. Visit clark.com/cac for more information. | | Advertisement | | | Did You Enjoy Today’s Newsletter?Let us know what you think so we can better serve you! | |
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