Who did Nielsen name Streaming Icon of the Year?

Nielsen named Seth MacFarlane as its inaugural Streaming Icon of the Year.

How many viewing minutes did Seth MacFarlane's content generate?

Seth MacFarlane's catalog generated over 60 billion viewing minutes last year.

What was the most-watched streaming series overall?

'Bluey' was the most-watched streaming series, with 45.2 billion minutes streamed.

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Seth MacFarlane: King of Streaming Viewership

28 Jan

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Summary

Seth MacFarlane named Nielsen's inaugural Streaming Icon of the Year.
His content generated over 60 billion viewing minutes last year alone.
Family Guy remains a top-streamed show, charting for 37 weeks.

Seth MacFarlane has been recognized by Nielsen as the inaugural Streaming Icon of the Year. This award celebrates creators whose work consistently draws significant viewership. In the past year, MacFarlane's television series and films accumulated over 60 billion viewing minutes across various streaming platforms.

His popular show 'Family Guy' played a crucial role, ranking as the second most-watched program in adult animation and the seventh most-streamed show overall. It maintained a presence on Nielsen's Top 10 list for 37 weeks. Other notable series contributing to his extensive streaming minutes include 'American Dad!', 'The Orville,' and 'Ted.'

Overall streaming minutes surged by 19% compared to the previous year, reaching 16.7 trillion minutes. 'Bluey' was the most-watched series with 45.2 billion minutes, followed by 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Stranger Things.' MacFarlane's diverse catalog continues to capture a substantial audience share.