convergent TV

Now that the video ecosystem is converging, buying workflows need to match how consumers actually watch content, says Walton Isaacson’s Albert Thompson.

Television advertising has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, with connected TV (CTV) emerging as a powerful channel for marketers seeking the impact of traditional television with the precision of digital targeting.

Although advanced, addressable and convergent TV might sound like synonyms, they are distinct concepts. Think of advanced TV as the umbrella term for anything that is not traditional, over-the-air broadcast TV, with specific techniques including addressable and convergent TV, data-driven linear and OTT. To make the most of TV’s advancements (get it?), it’s important to understand the nuances.

TV inventory fragmentation means publishers need new ways in which to aggregate their inventory, connect with buyers and transact. To make TV convergence a reality, FreeWheel’s new GM Mark McKee plans to bolster the company’s role in the ecosystem as a player in cross-platform TV standardization and automation.

This year’s Upfronts need to continue the conversation about measurement that includes outcome-based guarantees in a linear and, eventually, convergent TV world. Otherwise, the TV industry risks falling further and further behind digital capabilities, writes Spencer Lambert, manager of product and partnership success at datafuelX.

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Linear and addressable are getting a little love from Unified ID 2.0. On Friday, Blockgraph announced plans to work with The Trade Desk to help advertisers activate first-party and deliver targeted ads across convergent TV platforms. Blockgraph is the fruit of a joint venture between Comcast’s FreeWheel, Charter and ViacomCBS that provides secure infrastructure so […]

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