6 out of 10 people say they prefer watching online video platforms vs. live TV. Appears In The latest video trends: Where your audience is watching Related Data Over the past year, watch time on YouTube of episode and movie recaps has more increased 50%. 4 X Over the past year, watch time on YouTube of highlight and scene compiliation videos has quadrupled. > 2 X Over the past year, watch time on YouTube of "what you missed" entertainment videos has more than doubled. 90% growth in watch time of episode preview and prediction videos on YouTube over the past year. 75% growth in watch time of cast and character videos on YouTube over the past year. 2 X growth in watch time of “explainer” entertainment videos on YouTube over the past year.