Netflix Ad Boss Pitches Full-Funnel Media Plan in UK
At its first UK Upfront, Netflix's advertising chief Amy Reinhard outlined the company's ambition to expand beyond a top-of-funnel, linear TV substitute to compete for digital budgets. Netflix announced that its ad-supported plan reaches over 14 million UK viewers, with expansion into nine more EMEA countries set for March 1, 2027. Pause Ads will be available programmatically via partner DSPs next month, and demographic targeting will now include income and household composition. The company cited System1 research showing its brand partnerships excel in long-term brand-building, and highlighted live events like the Fury vs Joshua fight to attract advertisers. Reinhard stressed Netflix's subscription-first economics prevent ad load pressure, with an attention rate of 86% for UK ad-tier viewers.
- •Netflix's ad-supported plan reaches over 14 million UK viewers, nearly one in four people.
- •Netflix will launch its ad tier in nine additional EMEA countries on March 1, 2027.
- •Pause Ads will be available programmatically through partner DSPs from next month.