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Peacock Ads

Provides advertisers with access to premium streaming audiences through NBCUniversal's content library, live sports, and original programming, enhanced by sophisticated targeting capabilities and cross-platform campaign integration.

New York, New York, United StatesFounded 2020Parent: NBCUniversal

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Industry
Streaming/CTV Advertising
Business Model
Advertising Platform
Target Market
Enterprise
Parent Company
NBCUniversal
API Available
Limited
Market Position

Major streaming advertising platform backed by NBCUniversal's premium content and audience reach

Overview

Peacock Ads is the advertising platform for Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service that launched in 2020. As a subsidiary of NBCUniversal (owned by Comcast), Peacock Ads provides advertisers with access to premium streaming inventory across Peacock's ad-supported tiers, reaching audiences consuming both original content and NBCUniversal's extensive library of TV shows, movies, sports, and news. The platform leverages NBCUniversal's first-party data and Comcast's audience insights to offer targeted advertising solutions. Peacock Ads operates within the competitive streaming advertising landscape, competing with platforms like Hulu, Paramount+, and other ad-supported streaming services. The platform offers various ad formats including standard video ads, interactive ads, and branded content integrations. With access to premium live sports content including NFL, Premier League, and WWE, along with exclusive original programming, Peacock Ads provides advertisers with opportunities to reach engaged streaming audiences across connected TV and digital devices. The platform integrates with NBCUniversal's broader advertising ecosystem, including its One Platform unified ad platform, allowing advertisers to execute cross-platform campaigns that span linear TV, streaming, and digital properties. Peacock Ads benefits from NBCUniversal's relationships with major brands and agencies, positioning it as a significant player in the rapidly growing streaming advertising market.

Products & Features

Video Advertising

Standard and premium video ad placements across Peacock's streaming content

Interactive Ads

Engaging ad formats that allow viewer interaction and deeper brand engagement

Audience Targeting

Advanced targeting capabilities leveraging NBCUniversal and Comcast first-party data

Live Sports Advertising

Premium ad inventory during live sports events including NFL, Premier League, and WWE

Key Features
Access to premium NBCUniversal content libraryLive sports advertising opportunitiesFirst-party data targeting from Comcast and NBCUniversalCross-platform campaign integration with NBCUniversal propertiesMultiple ad formats including standard and interactive unitsConnected TV and multi-device reach
Use Cases
Brand awareness campaigns targeting streaming audiencesLive sports event advertisingCross-platform campaigns spanning linear TV and streamingTargeted video advertising using first-party dataPremium content sponsorships and integrations
Customer Segments
National brand advertisersAdvertising agenciesMedia buyersSports advertisersEntertainment and media companies
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