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OTT and CTV: which is which?

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It seems that more and more brands and marketers are investing in over-the-top (OTT) advertising , as more streaming services are shifting towards an ad-supported business model. A virtual MVPD is a service that enables users to access their preferred TV channels via the internet without the need for cable connections.

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Amazon decision to use Nielsen is big boost for beleaguered rating service

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It will also measure out-of-home viewers in bars, restaurants and hotels, and those in teams’ local markets on broadcast TV. The accuracy of their broadcast and cable ratings has been questioned for a long time and earlier this year they made a huge gaffe with streaming ratings. Read next: Is Nielsen’s prime time over?

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Marketing to the 50+ crowd: A booming opportunity

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Conversely, Statista data shows baby boomers report lower-than-average ad recall on music portals and streaming services: further evidence to support the use of traditional broadcast in your marketing mix. This will also help build awareness with the soon-to-be 50+ audience who may not subscribe to cable television.

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Nielsen’s national TV ratings gets accreditation back after 19-month suspension

Martech

For nearly all of the broadcast era, Nielsen had what was essentially a monopoly on measuring ratings. Since 2011 major network broadcast ratings have dropped more than 80% , according to SpoilerTV. Business email address Subscribe Processing. Why we care. The suspension was a good thing for marketers in many ways. Get MarTech!

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How We Recreated The End-of-Year Sales Floor Buzz Remotely

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Breaking News: Broadcast Sports Sales Updates Live. We wanted to provide an experience similar to cable news, where you can tune in and quickly absorb the latest news — or leave it on in the background and enjoy a wide variety of content. Here’s how we pulled it off — and how you can do it, too. We will find deals at 10 p.m.

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How to set up and measure CTV ad campaigns

Martech

Streaming services proliferate, while cable subscriptions and satellite customers keep defecting and cutting the cord. Linear TV Linear TV is “traditional” television programming delivered by satellite or cable, generally only available on larger screens, whether in the living room, den or even a bedroom. Get MarTech!

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

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This content has been adapted from our full-length Movers and Shakers podcast, Position Your Business For The Future: The Rise Of CTV. But the real basic definitions are linear is broadcast television and cable. Luci: What is the difference between CTV, OTT, and Linear? There’s a there’s a lot of confusion here.