Traditional TV and Connected TV Are Merging Into a Unified Viewing Experience
· 2h ago · Originally reported by Indian Television Dot Com
The distinction between traditional linear TV and connected TV (CTV) is fading as both formats increasingly offer similar content and advertising opportunities. This convergence is leading to a single, unified screen experience for viewers and advertisers alike.
Why it matters
Understanding this shift is important because it changes how advertisers plan campaigns and measure audiences, impacting budgets and strategies across the industry.
Explain it like I’m new here
It's like how phones used to be just for calls, but now they're also cameras and computers—TV is becoming one smart screen for everything.
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Terms in this story
CTV (connected TV)
CTV (connected TV) is any television connected to the internet, such as a smart TV, streaming stick, games console or set-top box, and the advertising shown in streaming apps on it.
Linear TV
Linear TV is traditional scheduled television, broadcast, cable or satellite, where viewers watch programmes at the time the channel airs them, with ad breaks sold to all viewers of that channel.
Advertiser
An advertiser is the company, organisation or person that pays to place ads in order to sell products, build a brand, recruit, or spread a message.
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