Political Ad Spending Shifts From Cable to Connected TV Platforms
· 2h ago · Originally reported by K-EnterTech Hub
Political advertisers are reallocating budgets from traditional cable television to connected TV (CTV) platforms. This trend reflects changing viewer habits and the growing importance of digital video in reaching voters.
Why it matters
As more viewers migrate to streaming services, political campaigns are following them to ensure their ads reach the right audiences. This shift impacts how political messages are delivered and measured.
Explain it like I’m new here
It's like politicians putting up their posters where more people walk by, instead of where fewer people go now.
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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.
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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