On today's podcast episode, we discuss what the verdict is on Netflix's sports streaming experimentation and how small and mid-sized advertisers are spending more on CTV ads. Tune in to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst Ross Benes and Vice President Paul Verna. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

Virtual product placement surges: Rembrand’s $23M funding fuels growth in AI-driven ad tools, regional targeting, and post-production flexibility.

In 2024, retail media and CTV converged: First-party data enables precise targeting, while connected TV enhances ad personalization and tracks purchase behavior.

Connected TV is no longer a niche ad channel—it’s the new normal. With streaming platforms adding ad-supported tiers and Amazon flooding the market with inventory, CPMs are dropping while ad opportunities expand.

CTV manufacturers don’t mind selling at a loss: High market penetration leads Vizio and others to turn to advertising’s lucrative potential.

Instacart is the latest retail brand attracted to the Super Bowl: Even at $7 million a pop, brands find the spots are worthwhile buys.

Mediaocean acquires Innovid: $500 million deal merges platforms to challenge google in connected TV and global ad tech.

The Trade Desk unveils a CTV operating system: The move thrusts the DSP provider into direct competition with leading CTV device manufacturers.

Why marketers should experiment with CTV ad formats: Interactivity and advanced targeting help improve ad relevancy and user experience.

Roku soars ahead in Q2: The platform is second only to Hulu and YouTube in CTV ad spending. Its earnings revealed interesting findings about viewing habits.

Collective TV integrates CTV and retail media: Albertsons' new platform offers advanced ad solutions, driving digital video ad growth through shoppable content.

Digital ad spending will continue to accelerate in 2024. Retail will be a main driver due to its large ad outlays and growing contribution on the supply side.

A shift toward programmatic direct and PMPs in advertising: Open web spending drives sector growth and is forecast to surpass $50 billion by 2025.

For the second half of 2023, US retail media ad spending will reach $46.38 billion, per Insider Intelligence’s forecast. Meanwhile, connected TV (CTV) ad spending will also post growth of 20.0%. In response, marketers in 2024 will create dedicated retail and media strategies to leverage retail data sets in CTV.

After paid search and paid social, CTV has exploded onto the performance marketing scene. Here are three ways to maximize your ROI and find success with CTV advertising.

On today's episode, we discuss whether watching TV with other people ruins the potential of targeted connected TV (CTV) ads, who's winning the CTV advertising race, and how CTV stacks up against traditional TV ad spending. "In Other News," we talk about Netflix's road map for video games and what to make of its 1 million user milestone for its ad tier. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Paul Verna.

Digital ad spending is exploding in Latin America. It will grow by 34.8% this year to $20.86 billion—a figure more than double the amount spent in 2020. Mobile will be the main growth driver, propelling the region’s digital ad market to new heights over the course of our forecast period.

The medium screen: New data on ad impressions shows that more YouTube viewing is happening on TVs, suggesting the platform will soon become an increasingly popular place to reallocate TV ad dollars.

“Roku Recommends” rolls out: The new show from Roku’s branded content studio surfaces top streaming content and gives advertisers a chance to reach viewers who might otherwise skip straight to ad-free services.

What to look out for at the NewFronts: CTV and social video will shine at this week's digital upfront presentations, as both formats have grown rapidly over the past year.