Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Ad Fatigue Crisis Hits Indian Streaming Services
Indian streaming services are showing too many of the same long ads, which is making viewers tired of watching them.
This happens because the ads are cheap to show and there aren't enough different ads to go around.
Experts say the platforms need to fix this by making ads shorter, skippable, and more interesting.
Some platforms, like Netflix, don't have ads, but others are trying to find a balance between making money and keeping viewers happy.
Until then, viewers might keep getting annoyed and cancel their subscriptions.
Indian streaming services are facing ad fatigue due to repetitive, lengthy ads.
Low CPM rates and oversupply of ad inventory are major challenges.
Ads on OTT platforms are often 2-3 minutes long and unskippable.
Netflix does not have ads, while Amazon Prime Video has shorter, better ads.
Experts suggest shorter, skippable, and relevant ads to improve viewer experience.
- Who
- Indian streaming service users and platforms
- What
- Ad fatigue due to repetitive, lengthy ads
- When
- Ongoing issue
- Where
- India
- Why
- Low CPM rates, oversupply of ad inventory, and limited advertisers
- Primary Issue
- Repetitive, unskippable ads causing viewer fatigue
- Ad Model
- CPM (Cost Per Mille)
- Ad Duration
- 2-3 minutes per ad
- Ad Rates in India
- More than 90% lower than North America
- Key Platforms Affected
- Various OTT platforms in India
- Ad-Free Platform
- Netflix
- Example of Better Ad Experience
- Amazon Prime Video
- Solution Proposed
- Shorter, skippable, relevant ads and clear subscription policies