FAST TV: How Ad-Supported Streaming Works

FAST TV: How Ad-Supported Streaming Works

Although ad-free streaming services still have the edge for viewership numbers, FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) is quickly catching up. 1 in 5 consumers traded their paid subscription service for a free ad-supported one due to economic constraints. For...
Connected TV (CTV) Advertising: What It Is & How It Works

Connected TV (CTV) Advertising: What It Is & How It Works

  Over 88% of U.S. households own at least one Connected TV (CTV) device, including 110+ million Gen Z and Millenial viewers. As viewers rapidly switch from linear TV to streaming alternatives, CTV advertising offers unprecedented access to a diverse and widening...
5 CTV Advertising Trends in 2024 | Industry Insights Report

5 CTV Advertising Trends in 2024 | Industry Insights Report

CTV (Connected Television) is thriving, projected to grow 22.4%, outpacing every other major advertising format in 2024.  And its momentum is not stopping any time soon. Spending on CTV is expected to pass $25 billion this year and continue growing by double digits...
13 Innovative Higher Education Marketing Trends in 2024

13 Innovative Higher Education Marketing Trends in 2024

The College and University industry market size, measured by revenue, was $818.6 billion in 2023. And according to research from SimpsonScarborough, the average institution spends between $29 and $263 on marketing for each enrolled student. With the market value so...
AI in Programmatic Advertising: Its Future & Industry Influence

AI in Programmatic Advertising: Its Future & Industry Influence

Generative AI is ushering in a new era of efficiency in programmatic advertising.  AI is automating a lot of the manual work. With the integration of AI tools, ad buying, selling, placement, and targeting have become more efficient and effective, thanks to the...
What are Connected TV (CTV) and Over-The-Top (OTT)?

What are Connected TV (CTV) and Over-The-Top (OTT)?

Linear TV is dying. Recent research shows that 88% of US households have video streaming services compared to only 50.8% with linear TV.  Over-the-top (OTT) and Connected TV (CTV) are the new frontiers for marketers looking to reach cord-cutters and digital-savvy...