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Maximizing TV Show Success: The Power of Demand Data in Entertainment Decision-Making

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Parrot Analytics Insights - October 2023

In the entertainment industry, the decisions made by executives can make or break the success of a TV show. The use of demand data can provide crucial information in making informed content, acquisition, distribution, and programming-related decisions. By analyzing demand patterns, executives can identify shows that have the potential to become audiences' favorites, allocate resources better, enhance marketing efforts, and increase viewer retention rate.

Demand data for "Mythbusters Jr." can be used to demonstrate how the information gathered can help executives in the entertainment industry make more informed decisions. With 3.8 times the audience demand of the average show in the United States over the last 30 days and higher demand compared to 93.7% of all reality titles in the country, the show is doing well in terms of demand. Although the show's demand has decreased recently, executives can use the analysis of demand data to identify what changes in the show and overall strategy can help revive its demand.

The Parrot Pulse for "Mythbusters Jr." provides comprehensive information about the show's global performance, including its worldwide audience demand and how well the demand is maintained over time. Travelability and franchisability can be used in assessing the show's potential for international demand and possible spin-offs/franchises.

When examining the top 10 global markets where "Mythbusters Jr." has the most demand, executives can identify which markets the show is receiving the most attention. For instance, the United States is the show's number one market globally, and it achieved good audience demand of 1.3x in the United States. Thus, executives can allocate their resources more efficiently by focusing on the US market.

Moreover, by comparing the performance of "Mythbusters Jr." on a 1 year rolling basis vs. the last 30 days, we can see how audience engagement can potentially be improved. Although it peaked at 5.6 times the average in the last 30 days, the show's peak demand was 9.5 times the average over the course of the entire year, indicating if strategies are put in place to improve audience engagement, the show’s potential could be maximized.

In conclusion, executives and decision-makers in the entertainment industry can use demand data to evaluate a show’s potential for success, analyze audience engagement patterns, revive dips in demand, determine which markets to target, and identify potential areas for improvement. Utilizing demand data, executives can make informed decisions that will help maximize the success and profitability of a TV show.

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