Definition
Video retention shows how many viewers are still watching at each point of a video. It reveals where people drop off.
Video retention explained
Sharp drops point to slow moments or confusing scenes. Use retention data to edit tighter cuts.
Example
Retention falls from 60% to 20% at second 8, so the team cuts a slow product shot.
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