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Home Screen Ads Boost Advertiser Outcomes According to Xumo Report

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Audience considers the format ‘unique and novel’ and it fits in ‘seamlessly’ with the viewing experience compared to standard video ads or banner ads

Recent campaign data shows home screen ads can more than double signups for streaming services

Xumo, a streaming platform joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, today released a new report that highlights the power of connected TV (CTV) home screen ads to drive measurable business impact for advertisers. “Prime Real Estate: Why the Home Screen is a Winning Address for Advertisers,” provides survey data, a case study and best practices for advertisers to leverage with the prime ad real estate of the streaming era.

When people sit down to watch TV, more than 8 in 10 (82%) of them do not always know what they want to watch.i In addition, more than 6 in 10 (65%) spend at least six minutes looking at options to watch.ii As the focal point when turning on the TV, home screen ads can be curated and delivered in contextually relevant ways to guide viewers to content they may like or create associations between brands and content collections.

This is why many advertisers are turning to home screen ads, including subscription streaming companies looking to drive app sign-ups, publishers driving viewers to specific shows and brands looking to build awareness through contextual relevance. Recent results from a streaming service ad campaign on Xumo devices showed that viewers exposed to home screen ads were more than twice (142%) as likely to sign up compared to those who didn’t see them. Furthermore, 47% of app sign-ups during the campaign were driven by home screen ads.

Home screen ads perform well because they are less disruptive to the viewing experience and stand out more compared to typical commercial breaks or banner ads that pop up on screen. In a survey, 58% of respondents said home screen ads fit in seamlessly compared to standard video ads (50%) or banners (44%).iii Home screen ads were also viewed as a more unique and novel format by 59% of respondents, much higher than banners (47%) and standard video ads (44%).iv

“Not all ad units are created equal. The most effective formats surround the content, are contextually relevant and give viewers an obvious next step – whether that’s launching an app, starting a new show or redeeming an offer,” said Eli Zang, Head of Sales, Xumo Advertising. “Our research shows how home screen advertising, done right, can amplify the impact of a campaign while delivering a memorable user experience.”

About Xumo

Xumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, was formed to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform for the entire entertainment industry. The company is defined by three primary lines of business: Xumo devices, Xumo Play, and Xumo Enterprise. Powered by Comcast's global technology platform, Xumo devices feature a world-class user interface that includes universal voice search capabilities, making it easy for consumers to find and enjoy their favorite streaming content. Xumo Play is a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service with hundreds of ad-supported linear channels and on demand options that anchors the free content offering on Xumo devices and is also available as an app on other major streaming platforms. Xumo Enterprise is the business-to-business arm of the joint venture, providing content makers, distributors and advertisers with tools and services to make FAST content more accessible.

i StreamTV Inside article, “Consumers spend more time viewing but use fewer video services.” 9/26/23.

ii Comcast Advertising, Content discovery in a multiscreen TV world report. 2023.

iii Dynata survey commissioned by Comcast. May 2025. N=1,000. US respondents.

iv Dynata survey commissioned by Comcast. May 2025. N=1,000. US respondents.

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