Boosting USA TODAY FAST Channels Through Data-Driven Content Strategy

  • Problem: FAST Channels lacked a clear content positioning and consistent audience growth
  • Insight: Viewers engaged most with timely news and sports content, but discovery was limited
  • Action:
    • Buit data-driven programming strategy
    • Launched & marketed high impact live streaming events
    • Produced sizzles to improve positioning & discovery
    • Optimized scheduling using peformance insights
    • Strengthen partner collaboration with optimized marketing assets
  • Results
    • 48M monthly viewership minutes
    • Live Events generated 13M+ viewership minutes
    • Strong YoY growth in watch time + engagement
    • Increased ad monetization opportunities

When It’s Live, It Delivers on FAST

Launched and marketed high-impact live streaming events, generating 13M+ viewership minutes, 1.2M+ unique viewers, and an average session duration of 50K+ minutes.

FAST Growth Driven by Scaled Marketing & Partnerships

  • Drove 51% YoY growth in viewer engagement
  • Increased ad impressions by 107% YoY across FAST
  • Strengthened partner collaboration with timely, ready to launch marketing assets
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