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AVOD

Also called: ad-supported streaming

ELI5

On-demand streaming funded mainly by advertising.

Used in conversation

“The series is moving to an AVOD service after its subscription window.”

Definition

Advertising-supported video on demand, where viewing is funded substantially by advertising.

Here “AVOD” means: Advertising-supported video on demand, where viewing is funded substantially by advertising. Other meanings are stored as separate sense entries and must be chosen explicitly.

Pitch context

You may encounter “AVOD” in scripted television conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Explains how series are structured, staffed, commissioned, produced and released.

Connected terms

  • FASTAVOD is on-demand viewing funded by advertising; FAST is scheduled linear-style streaming funded by advertising.
  • Advertising-supported video on demandThe search label “AVOD” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 6

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.