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Why Contextual CTV Targeting Misses Program-Level Reach

David Simutis: May 4, 2026 11:52:02 AM

Contextual targeting is built on a simple premise: match the ad to the content. Know what's playing, serve the right creative, reach the right...

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The CTV Stack Isn’t Broken. It’s Missing What Matters.

CTV has come a long way. What once felt experimental is now a core part of how advertisers reach audiences, and that shift is only accelerating....

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Inside Fake CTV: How Automation Gets Tricked and What to Do About It

David Simutis: Apr 8, 2026 5:45:33 PM

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The Streaming Battleground: Why CTV Is the New Political Front Line

Connected TV is no longer an experimental channel for political advertisers. It has become a foundational part of how campaigns reach voters at scale.

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From Channels to Content: The Shift Changing CTV Performance

Most CTV buying still assumes one thing. That where an ad runs tells you something about what a viewer is watching. In reality, it often does not. A...

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CTV Transparency: Why App-Level Signals Are Not Enough

David Simutis: Mar 26, 2026 9:59:24 AM

In the CTV space, "premium" should describe the on-screen content. But it often describes how the inventory was packaged and sold. As budgets moved...

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The $10.8B Midterm: How 2026 Reshapes the Media Market

The 2026 midterm election cycle is projected to be the most expensive midterm on record. Industry forecasts from AdImpact estimate $10.8 billion in...

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Pre-Bid to Buy: The CTV Reporting Gap That Breaks Optimization

David Simutis: Mar 20, 2026 12:06:53 PM

Not all of CTV's unique complexities are easily solved, but when it comes to campaign performance, getting some of the basics fixed can make a huge...