Angelina Marmorato, Associate Vice President of North America at Lemma, shares insights on the rise of linear streaming and its impact on digital advertising. She highlights the importance of a privacy-first approach in programmatic buying and how Lemma’s innovative solutions enhance content relevance on CTV and OTT channels. The conversation also touches on the shift from traditional TV, challenges of rights fragmentation, and effective media buying strategies to balance brand awareness and direct response. Learn how this new landscape empowers publishers!
Linear streaming merges traditional and digital viewing, offering free ad-supported channels that enhance the viewer experience while posing navigation challenges.
Programmatic media buying in Connected TV enables precise targeting and measurement, allowing brands to integrate awareness and conversion strategies effectively.
Deep dives
Understanding Linear Streaming
Linear streaming combines traditional television viewing with digital streaming, offering a unique viewer experience where content plays live as it does on cable television. This model incorporates free ad-supported streaming TV, allowing users to access channels in a manner resembling that of classic broadcasting. For instance, services like Samsung TV Plus exemplify how users can instantly access channels without any subscription fees while viewing content in a linear format. However, the landscape is fragmented, posing challenges for both consumers and media buyers in navigating various platforms and content rights.
Programmatic Media Buying Insights
Programmatic media buying has emerged as a dominant strategy for connected TV (CTV), driven by the need for targeted advertising and measurable results. Unlike traditional linear television, which often offers limited tracking options, CTV utilizes ID graphs tied to IP addresses for better attribution and measurement of ad performance. This technology enables marketers to run targeted campaigns, even when purchasing inventory directly from publishers like Disney. The integration of programmatic processes ensures that both direct response and brand awareness campaigns can be effectively executed and analyzed.
Strategic Media Buying Approaches
In developing a media buying strategy, brands must assess their level of recognition and establish whether the focus should be on brand awareness or direct conversions. For mid-market companies, a full funnel marketing strategy that blends upper-funnel awareness campaigns with lower-funnel retargeting can prove highly effective. Connected TV allows brands to achieve broad reach while collecting valuable data for targeted follow-up ads, thus enhancing the overall marketing journey. This capability emphasizes a shift in perception, demonstrating that television advertising can successfully contribute to both brand growth and sales objectives.
Associate Vice President of North America at Lemma, Angelina Marmorato, from Lemma, a leading omnichannel Supply-Side Platform (SSP), delves into the rise of linear streaming and its implications. She discusses how Lemma's privacy-first approach and dynamic creative solutions cater to diverse audiences through CTV and OTT channels, ensuring relevant content placement. With a focus on streamlining supply deals and maximizing relevancy without relying on user-based data, Lemma empowers publishers with unprecedented control over their inventory lifecycle. Show Notes