Connected TV Ads Drive Record Global Investment in Streaming Video Spend


Growth in digital video advertising on CTV is expected to reach 56% of total video spend this year. Nearly three quarters (73%) of CTV buyers report shifting media budgets from linear to CTV.

Connected TV experienced its highest gains in ad spend during 2020. Advertisers spent on average $20 million on CTV, and 35% of buyers expect to increase their spend in 2021.

Moreover, in 2021 more than half of budget allocations 56% are expected to be devoted to digital video on CTV. The movement to audience-based buying in particular has resulted in increased buyer demand for CTV.

Brand safety was one of the key drivers for buyers on CTV, with 60% of media buyers rating CTV a highly trusted, brand-safe environment. Categories with the highest spend per advertiser include auto, CPGs, furniture, accessories and direct retail brands.

Pre-play streaming services are forecast to receive the biggest increase with 37% of buyers planning to spend more on ad-supported video content (FAST/AVOD).

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