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Hulu

Streaming Media & Connected TV AdvertisingPublisherhulu.com

Hulu is a leading premium on-demand and live streaming service in the U.S., owned by Disney, with over 55 percent of its subscribers on ad-supported plans — a model it has offered since launch, giving it more experience supporting advertisers than newer entrants to ad-supported streaming.

Last updated Oct 13, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Oct 15, 2026

Founded
2007
HQ
Santa Monica, California, United States
Connections
70

AI-drafted from public sources34 sources cited

At a glance

Employees
1001-5000
Funding
$1.5B
Revenue
$5B+
Stock
NASDAQ:DIS
34integrations7competitors2corporate family1acquisitions

About

One of the top three U.S. streaming services by subscriber count and the most established ad-supported streaming platform, now fully integrated into Disney's media and advertising ecosystem.

Hulu is a leading premium on-demand and live streaming service in the U.S., owned by Disney, with over 55 percent of its subscribers on ad-supported plans — a model it has offered since launch, giving it more experience supporting advertisers than newer entrants to ad-supported streaming. Hulu collects in-depth data on who is watching its shows, including customer viewing patterns, demographics, and granular audience segments such as age, gender, and interests, which brands can apply to their own advertising strategy — allowing advertisers to have their ads matched with relevant show genres, movies, and viewer preferences. Hulu advertising uses a cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) model, with estimates ranging from $10 to $30 CPM, and factors such as targeting specifics, competition, and ad format can influence the final cost. Because Hulu falls under the Disney umbrella, advertising opportunities extend beyond the Hulu platform itself, with inventory available across ESPN, Disney+, ABC, and more. Source 1: hulu.com — About Hulu Source 2: madg.com — How To Advertise on Hulu Source 3: adwave.com — Hulu Advertising for Small Business: From $30/Day (2026) Source 4: disneycampaignmanager.com — A Self-Service Advertising Solution for Streaming TV Source 5: tinuiti.com — Advertising on Hulu: Ad Formats, Examples & Tips

Business model

Subscription + Advertising (AVOD/SVOD)

Target market

Consumers (B2C) and Advertisers/Brands (B2B)

What they offer

  • Hulu (On-Demand)

    Subscription streaming service offering a vast library of TV shows, movies, and Hulu Originals, available with or without ads.

  • Hulu + Live TV

    Live television streaming bundle combining 90+ live channels with Hulu's on-demand library, including sports and news.

  • Hulu Ad Manager

    Self-service advertising platform enabling businesses to create, manage, and run streaming TV ad campaigns on Hulu with audience targeting tools.

  • Disney Advertising / Unified Ad Platform

    Cross-platform advertising solution spanning Hulu, Disney+, ESPN, ABC, and other Disney properties for broader reach and audience targeting.

Key features

Ad-supported streaming tier with over 55% subscriber adoptionFirst-party audience data including demographics, viewing patterns, and interest segmentsCPM-based advertising with targeting by genre, show type, and viewer profileSelf-service ad buying via Hulu Ad ManagerCross-platform ad inventory across Disney, ESPN, ABC, and Disney+Live TV streaming with 90+ channels via Hulu + Live TVOriginal content production (Hulu Originals)

Use cases

Brand advertising via streaming TV with precise audience targetingPerformance-driven CTV campaigns using first-party viewer dataCross-platform media buys spanning Hulu, Disney+, ESPN, and ABCSelf-service ad campaigns for SMBs via Hulu Ad ManagerContextual advertising matched to show genres and viewer interests

Customer segments

U.S. consumers seeking on-demand and live TV streamingNational and regional brand advertisersSmall and medium-sized businesses using self-service ad toolsMedia agencies and programmatic buyersDirect-to-consumer brands targeting cord-cutters

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Connected TV (CTV) ad deliveryFirst-party data and audience segmentationProgrammatic advertising infrastructureCloud-based video streaming (adaptive bitrate)Self-service ad platform (Hulu Ad Manager)

Security & compliance

CCPACOPPA

Deployment

Cloud

API

Limited

Corporate history
  1. 2007 · Founded
  2. 2019Acquired by The Walt Disney Company
    Still operating as part of The Walt Disney Company
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