Streaming TV

Targeted Personalized Options Leveraging Data Driven Outcomes

The landscape of television has undergone a seismic shift in recent years, with the rise of streaming services revolutionizing the way we consume content.

Streaming TV

Targeted Personalized Options Leveraging Data Driven Outcomes

The landscape of television has undergone a seismic shift in recent years, with the rise of streaming services revolutionizing the way we consume content.

Precision Targeting and Interactive Formats

Streaming TV advertising is a type of marketing that shows ads on streaming services like Netflix and Hulu while giving advertisers access to data like viewer demographics, watch times, completion rates, and even the devices used to stream the content.

This data allows advertisers to track how long ads are viewed, whether they are skipped, and how they perform across different audiences. Advertisers can use this information to improve their campaigns and optimize ads over time.

Precision Targeting

Running streaming TV ads means you can target specific audiences, manage your campaigns in real time, and reach people on multiple devices, all of which can lead to better engagement and, ultimately, higher sales. Here, we break down some of the key benefits of advertising on streaming services.

Digital Precision

Personalized content delivery

Streaming TV uses digital targeting algorithms to analyze user behavior, preferences, and demographic information. This means you can deliver ads tailored to people’s individual preferences.

Data-driven advertising

Unlike traditional TV, where tracking ad performance is limited, streaming platforms offer their advertisers detailed insights into things like audience demographics, completion rates, and engagement. Advertisers can measure exactly how long viewers watch an ad, whether they skip it, and how it influences subsequent actions like website visits or purchases. This level of granularity allows you to develop a more targeted advertising strategy and can impact your return on investment.

Dynamic ad insertion

With streaming TV advertising, you’ll have more control than ever over your campaigns with the ability to change budgets, ads creatives or text, and audiences in real time. This allows you to continually tweak your campaigns and lower the money wasted on underperforming ads.

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Cinematic experience

While digital advertising offers precision, linear TV provides the immersive and cinematic experience that has captivated audiences for decades. The large screen, high-definition visuals, and surround sound contribute to an unparalleled viewing experience. That is why CTV Blueprint works towards optimizing ~90% of our impressions and viewing time on set-top TV Devices.

Appointment viewing and event television

Streaming services, by incorporating live TV channels and exclusive live events, bring this communal aspect to the digital realm. This combination of linear TV traditions and digital accessibility ensures that streaming TV remains a relevant and communal experience.

Brand building through storytelling

The narrative power of video content is a cornerstone of linear TV, and streaming services recognize the importance of storytelling in building brands.

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Convergence of digital and linear TV

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Cross-platform integration

Streaming TV acts as a bridge between digital and traditional linear TV by seamlessly integrating both worlds. Viewers can access streaming content on a variety of devices, from smart TVs to smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

Interactive advertising

Streaming TV allows for interactive advertising experiences that go beyond the passive nature of traditional linear TV commercials. Viewers can engage with ads through clickable links, polls, or interactive elements, providing advertisers with valuable data on user engagement and preferences.

Audience engagement and social sharing

Digital and social media integration within streaming platforms amplifies the communal aspects of linear TV. Viewers can share their favorite shows or moments on social media, creating a virtual watercooler effect.

How Does
Streaming TV Work?

Streaming TV advertising uses a mix of audience targeting and programmatic buying to show ads to viewers, making it a good option for brands who want to reach niche audiences or who have a set budget. This is especially true as streaming TV services continue to rise in popularity, with current estimates showing that 86 percent of all US households have at least one streaming service subscription. 

Here, we break down some of the basics of streaming TV advertising to give you a better idea of what it includes.

Audience Targeting

Many streaming TV platforms like Netflix and Hulu collect data from people who consume their content and then make that data available to you, the advertiser. You can use this data to target audiences based on their demographics, interests, behaviors, and viewing habits, and show your ads to the people who are most likely to convert.

Ad Placement Timing and Style

Streaming TV services allow you to show your ads using a range of different formats. These include short video commercials, interactive ads that encourage viewers to click for more information or make a purchase directly, and banner ads that appear at the top or bottom of the screen. Streaming TV advertising also allows you to show your ads at various points during a show or movie such as pre-roll (before the content starts), mid-roll (during the content), and post-roll (after the content ends). When serving streaming TV ads, you’ll want to choose the most effective ad placement based on your goals.

Programmatic Buying

Many streaming TV ads are placed automatically through a bidding process called programmatic buying. When you use programmatic buying, you’re allowing the program to bid on ad spots in real time based on a set of criteria you’ve defined in advance. This enables you to show your ads to the right audience at the best time without having to place each ad manually. .

Performance Tracking and Optimization

Streaming TV platforms allow you to track how your ad campaigns are performing. You’ll be able to see impressions, view-through rates, and engagement, and you can use this data to improve your campaigns, which can make them more effective over time.

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How CTV Blueprint optimizes your OTT campaign

Connected TV (CTV) has emerged as a transformative force in the digital entertainment industry, reshaping the way audiences consume content. With the proliferation of high-quality streaming channels, the CTV Blueprint represents a strategic framework that leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience. This synopsis delves into the key components of the CTV Blueprint, focusing on the integration of premium streaming channels to elevate content delivery to new heights.

Why our targeting is different

Incorporating channels like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu into an OTT advertising strategy, especially as premium channels, can provide additional benefits:

Captive Audiences: Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu have large subscriber bases with viewers who actively choose to engage with content. Ads on these platforms can reach audiences that are already invested in the viewing experience, potentially leading to higher ad retention rates.

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ott reporting and return on investment

OTT reporting and return on investment

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital entertainment, Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming services have emerged as major players, reshaping how audiences consume content. The rise of platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ has not only revolutionized viewing habits but has also created a competitive environment where success hinges on data-driven insights and strategic decision-making. To navigate this dynamic landscape effectively, robust OTT reporting and Return on Investment (ROI) analysis are imperative.

Can Anyone Use Streaming TV Advertisements?

Yes, anyone can use streaming TV advertisements. Platforms like Hulu, Roku, and YouTube offer self-serve ad tools that allow even small businesses to create and run campaigns without needing massive budgets.

These platforms offer advanced targeting options, allowing advertisers to reach specific demographics based on interests, location, viewing habits, and more. As a result, streaming TV ads are a great way for businesses of all sizes to expand their advertising efforts.

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Are Streaming TV Ads Effective?

Generally speaking, streaming TV advertising is effective for many advertisers. The ability to measure performance in real-time combined with the growing number of viewers on platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video makes it a great option for brands, even with limited budgets. As more people move away from cable and satellite TV in favor of streaming services, advertising on streaming services is only going to become more relevant.

Streaming TV vs Linear TV

Streaming TV and linear TV (traditional television broadcasting) are two different methods of delivering television content, each with its own set of characteristics and advantages. Here are some key differences between streaming TV and linear TV:

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The landscape of television has undergone a seismic shift in recent years, with the rise of streaming services revolutionizing the way we consume content. Streaming TV, a harmonious blend of digital targeting and the captivating video medium of traditional linear TV, has emerged as a cultural and technological phenomenon.

In this exploration, we delve into the multifaceted reasons why streaming TV is of paramount importance, examining how it seamlessly combines the precision of digital advertising with the immersive power of linear video.

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Learn More About Streaming TV Ads with CTV Blueprint

Streaming TV advertising offers a combination of targeting, high engagement, measurable results, and flexibility. At CTV Blueprint, we believe streaming TV ads are one of the best ways to reach your ideal audience. To learn more about how streaming TV ads work, contact us today.