Advertising-Supported Video on Demand (AVOD) is a streaming service model where users watch video content for free but are shown ads during the viewing experience. Platforms like YouTube and Hulu offer AVOD services, providing advertisers with access to a broad audience.

AVOD benefits advertisers by delivering ads to engaged viewers, while viewers enjoy content without paying a subscription fee. This model creates a mutually beneficial relationship, with advertisers gaining exposure and viewers accessing free content in exchange for ad interruptions.