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Peacock's Vertical Video Experiment Boosts NBA Viewership
14 Nov
Summary
- 15% of Peacock's NBA viewers use the Can't Miss Highlights feature
- Vertical video clips drive increased overall viewership on Peacock
- Peacock plans to expand interactive features for sports fans

As of November 14th, 2025, Peacock's vertical video experiment has proven to be a hit with its NBA viewers. The platform's Can't Miss Highlights feature, which showcases notable moments from across the league, has been used by 15% of Peacock's NBA audience. This adoption rate is considered a solid performance for a new feature.
The vertical video clips, similar to Instagram Reels, have not only been popular with viewers but have also led to an increase in overall viewership on Peacock. According to internal data, users are engaging with multiple highlights and then transitioning to watch live events on the platform.
Peacock's senior vice president of Product and User Experience, John Jelley, stated that the goal was to make Peacock a one-stop-shop for NBA fans to catch up on the latest highlights, regardless of which games were airing on the platform. The immediacy of the Can't Miss Highlights feature has been a key factor in its success.



