Connected TV Advertising Guide 2026: How to Run CTV and OTT Ad Campaigns
Connected TV (CTV) advertising reaches viewers watching streaming content on internetconnected televisions — Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV, and gaming consoles. OvertheTop (OTT) is the delivery of streaming video over the internet, bypassing traditional cable and broadcast. In 2026, CTV advertising represents one of the fastestgrowing segments of digital media. As streaming viewership has overtaken traditional TV for many demographics, CTV offers the leanback attention of television with the targeting precision of digital advertising.
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