YouTube First-Frame vs Engaged Views

Video Details

Assumptions & Methodology
  • First-frame view rate assumes 15–25% of impressions convert to first-frame views vs engaged views
  • Shorts have higher first-frame conversion due to auto-play feed behavior
  • Live streams have lower lift due to intentional tune-in behavior
  • RPM shift assumes same revenue distributed across higher view count
  • Format lift: Live +10%, Long-form +25%, Shorts +37.5%, VOD +20%

Comparison

50,000
Engaged Views
62,500
First-Frame Views
+25.0%
View Lift
$3.08
Projected RPM
-$0.42
RPM Shift
$154.00
Est. Revenue
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