Achieving Clarity in CTV Advertising with a Transparent Optimization Metric

Home from CES, people might be caught up on rest by now, but not necessarily on their follow-up emails. This backlog means it was successful CES—a few days packed with connections, insights, opportunities, and a lot of walking.

Transparency is a cornerstone of Peer39's solutions—CTV and otherwise—so it made perfect sense for us to participate in the open and honest discussions at the Brand Safety Summit in New York City on October 29 and 30.

Programmatic buyers face unique challenges that can hinder the effectiveness of their CTV campaigns. The rigid structure of Private Marketplace (PMP) and direct deals, an inability to optimize campaigns mid-flight, and the presence of non-OTT content in CTV environments such as mobile apps or low-quality content are three significant issues that need solutions.

Key Insights from Peer39's Q2 2024 CTV Benchmarks Report Programmatic CTV advertising is projected to take 10% of of global ad spending next year, making it essential for marketers to understand the trends and challenges within the space. Peer39’s Q2 2024 Programmatic CTV Benchmarks Report provides valuable insights to help advertisers navigate the complexities of CTV advertising and make informed decisions. As advertisers invest more in CTV, Peer39’s benchmarks offer critical data to compare campaign performance and refine programmatic CTV targeting strategies.

Sometimes I enthrall the marketing team with my stories from my first jobs - selling print ads in alternative weekly papers and writing articles for alternative weekly papers. (Not at the same time. And yes, print ads.)

Everyone has favorite internet trends – like Peanut Butter Jelly Time or Chuck Norris Facts. It can be fascinating to see what captures the collective consciousness, seemingly out of nowhere, before vanishing.

Oracle Advertising's solutions, including contextual provider Grapeshot and Moat Analytics, have been long-standing tools for media buyers and programmatic advertisers seeking to enhance cookieless targeting and measurement capabilities. Oracle's decision to shut them down creates a challenge for agencies, buyers, and brands to transition.

Biddable opportunities within CTV represent a paradigm shift in the way advertisers buy and sell ad inventory. In its infancy, CTV buys relied mainly on direct negotiations and manual processes. As buyers move towards programmatic, CTV is going through the growth and maturity stage needed to be a reliable and transparent environment for advertisers.