Enveu Media & OTT Glossary

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AVOD

Advertising-based Video on Demand where users watch content for free with ads.

What is AVOD?

Advertising-based Video on Demand where users watch content for free with ads.

Why AVOD matters in OTT platforms

It affects how a streaming business earns revenue and retains subscribers, influencing ARPU, churn, and overall unit economics.

How AVOD works in practice

AVOD (Advertising-Based Video on Demand) is a monetization model where viewers can watch video content for free in exchange for advertisements. Instead of paying a subscription fee, users are shown ads before, during, or after video playback.

Where you encounter AVOD

You’ll encounter it in subscription and billing flows, ad break configurations, revenue dashboards, and entitlement rules applied during playback.