A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM DIRECTV ADVERTISING Monday May 11, 2026 Special Upfronts Edition Presented by DIRECTV The 2026 Upfronts are here, and the media business has a lot on its mind — buyers want receipts, sellers are doubling down on live sports and prestige TV, and AI has firmly planted itself in the […]
The Upfronts Are A Week-Long Metaphor for DIRECTV In New Ad Campaign DIRECTV Advertising makes a creative case for its converged TV platform with help from TBWA\Chiat\Day LA and Starcom US NEW YORK, May 11, 2026 — As the TV and advertising industries descend on New York City for Upfront Week, DIRECTV Advertising is […]
Wednesday April 29, 2026 A New Standard For Transparency In CTV: What Advertisers Should Expect As connected TV (CTV) matures, advertisers aren’t just raising expectations; they’re resetting them. And, increasingly, transparency isn’t a value-add; it’s the cost of entry. Our latest 2026 CTV/OTT advertiser survey makes that shift clear: 92% […]
Thursday April 16, 2026 Programmatic TV Has a Tax Problem. The Industry Is Finally Doing the Math. By Tom Discepola, Senior Director, Programmatic You filed your taxes this week (or, at least I hope you did for your sake). Either way, you paid what you owed to the IRS and don’t have to […]
A Cynopsis Message From A+E Global Media Wednesday March 25, 2026 A+E Global Media Leverages Digital Originals, Creators and Interactive Experiences to Deepen Audience Engagement A+E Global Media has significantly expanded its digital capabilities, investing heavily in original video, custom storytelling, social-first content and redesigned websites to deepen audience engagement. That strategy reflects […]
Friday March 20, 2026 Beyond Programmatic: A New Model For Buying Premium CTV Inventory If you buy CTV advertising, you’ve likely encountered two approaches to securing premium inventory: programmatic guaranteed (PG) and buying direct, also referred to as direct IO (DIO). Both are effective in different ways, but each introduces structural limitations that […]
A Cynopsis Message From A+E Global Media Wednesday March 11, 2026 Simplicity As Strategy: How A+E Global Media is Turning Accountability Into Competitive Advantage In a media landscape grappling with fragmentation, shifting measurement standards, and constant pressure on marketers to demonstrate a greater return on investment (ROI), A+E Global Media, with its portfolio […]
Wednesday March 4, 2026 CTV’s Local Moment Has Arrived Thanks To Total TV Convergence As the video landscape evolves, one thing is clear: CTV is no longer operating as a standalone line item. It is now a foundational component of fully converged, total video strategies. The implications are especially significant for regional and […]
Tuesday December 23, 2025 Why Sports Is The Fastest Way To Break CTV’s Programmatic Ceiling Programmatic media buying is expected to account for the majority of growth in the CTV market in 2026. This year alone, over 90% of CTV ad dollars were transacted through programmatic pipes. That data isn’t […]
Tuesday December 16, 2025 CTV In 2026: Three Priorities Every Advertiser Must Get Right CTV isn’t an emerging channel anymore; it’s a fully established, essential part of the media mix. Advertisers now understand its reach, flexibility and ability to drive measurable outcomes. What’s shifting heading into 2026 for CTV are the expectations around […]
Partner Post: 500 channels. Infinite streaming. Endless choice. Great American Media's Bill Abbott has a clear answer on how to build loyalty anyway — and it starts with brand.