article thumbnail

As over-the-top (OTT) booms, are advertisers keeping up?

illumin

What all of these platforms have in common is that they bypass traditional cable television and connect directly with the audience. They also offer a unique opportunity to connect with audiences at scale since more viewers are abandoning cable in favor of streaming platforms. They are not.

article thumbnail

OTT and CTV: which is which?

illumin

Over-the-Top or OTT refers to the digital content delivered (can be video-based or audio-based) directly to viewers over the internet, bypassing traditional distribution channels like cable or satellite providers. Put succinctly, OTT is the process of streaming or viewing video content on your phone, tablet, television, or laptop.

Cable 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Will Amazon Prime’s switch to an ad-supported model lose viewers?

illumin

As of February 2024, Prime will start airing commercials, leaving many television enthusiasts wondering if viewers continue to choose streaming services over traditional television options. Amazon Prime is switching to an ad-supported business model in 2023. Will audiences still choose streaming if they have to watch ads to do so?

article thumbnail

Forrester Finds the Future of Video May Not Be Television

Vidyard

If you still have cable TV, you probably encounter them on a regular basis, but as more families are ‘cord-cutting’ in favor of online streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu, commercials are quickly becoming a thing of the past. The post Forrester Finds the Future of Video May Not Be Television appeared first on Vidyard.

article thumbnail

Building your generative AI marketing skillset: Training and upskilling

Martech

The shift from network television to cable, to the internet, to streaming entertainment and social media has greatly impacted marketing organizations of all sizes. However, I feel those changes will be dwarfed by generative AI’s impact on our industry. These AI-focused resources are just a few of my favorites.

article thumbnail

CTV vs. OTT. vs. Linear TV – What’s the Difference?

Porch Group Media

But the real basic definitions are linear is broadcast television and cable. CTV quite literally, if you take the literal definition of it, it’s your smart television, and the streaming content that runs across it. A lot of the times, when things are initially named, the names don’t apply after a few years.

article thumbnail

The Rise of Streaming and Audio Advertising Post Cookies

Choozle

In this blog, we explore the practical realities of this evolving landscape, spotlighting the growth of Connected TV (CTV) and audio platforms for reaching the right audience. Video Streaming Beats Linear TV and Cable TV Streaming is now the preferred platform for television and video users in the US, capturing 36% of overall viewing time.