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Why the Hell Do Brands Buy Super Bowl Ads? And Why the Hell Don't They?
A critical look at the case for and against advertising during the Super Bowl.
Tubi's Pitch To Brands Shows Where FAST Services Should Go Next
Tubi pitched advertisers this week with some big numbers on its first year with Fox. But contained within the pitch were key factors that all the free, ad-supported services will need to embrace amid stiffer competition for audiences.
Inside Disney+'s 'WandaVision' Premiere Ad Push
You've probably noticed some "WandaVision" ads in recent weeks. Here's a look at just how much Disney and Marvel have pushed the show in advance of the premiere.
What's Left of Tucker Carlson's Advertisers (So Far) in 2021?
Who's still advertising during Tucker Carlson Tonight? A look at the handful of brands left.
Beachfront: Programmatic Delivers Revenue Automation That Augments TV Ad Sales
Beachfront CEO Chris Maccaro explains revenue automation and its importance to TV ad sales teams.
Why Addressable Inventory Makes TV Advertising More Appealing to Brands
VIZIO VP, Network Partnerships Adam Gaynor talks about what makes addressable ads such an appealing option for brands on TV.
How CryptoRTB’s Digital Signature Secures Video Ad Transactions
With digital TV growing by the day, it's more important than ever for ad solutions that facilitate secure, transparent transactions. AdLedger‘s CryptoRTB protocol addresses industry-wide concerns around fraud and privacy, as Beachfront President and Founder Frank Sinton explains in the video below.
The Key To Frequency Capping: Q&A With MadHive's Adam Helfgott
TV[R]EV recently talked with Adam Helfgott, CEO at MadHive, an enterprise software company that builds tools for advertising on OTT, to dive into this problem and how it can be remedied.
Expanded NFL Playoffs Could Mean Extra $270 Million or More in TV Media Value for Ads
If the NFL expands the playoffs to 16 teams, TV ad data from iSpot shows that the league and its network partners could see a windfall of at least $270 million in media value compared to last year.
VIZIO's Approach to the FASTs Market
As part of TV[R]EV's Special Report on the FASTs, we sat down with Mike O’Donnell, CRO of VIZIO’s platform business, to discuss VIZIO's specific approach to the FASTs market.
Election Night 2020: TV Ads and Viewer Insights
Which advertisers were all over election night coverage, and which broadcasts attracted the most viewers? Our data breakdown:
Viewership & Ad Insights for ABC’s Wednesday Night Comedies
ABC comedies are back, and we used insights from iSpot and VIZIO's Inscape to examine viewership and advertising trends for the Wednesday night shows.
Gamut Explains How Unified Measurement Works
Gamut Co-Chief Operating Officer Soo Jin Oh explains how unified measurement works, after the company's recent partnership announcement with iSpot.
These Are the Brands Who Aren’t Shying Away From Politics
Which brands and industries capitalized on the live viewership of the nationally-televised presidential debates and town halls? We turned to iSpot, the always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company, to find out.
VIZIO’s Mike O’Donnell on How to Improve Ad Experience on the FASTS
As part of TV[R]EV's Special Report, VIZIO's Mike O'Donnell shares his thoughts on why the FASTs are so popular and how to improve the ad experience.
The Revisionists: How VIZIO Is Changing What It Means To Be A Hardware Manufacturer
“We, along with other smart TV manufacturers are uniquely positioned because we own both the hardware and the operating system, and ultimately the glass that the consumer sees,” says Mike O’Donnell, Chief Revenue Officer of VIZIO’s platform business and the person responsible for the manufacturer’s growing advertising business.
Week In Review: Google Unveils Latest TV Domination Plan, AMC+ Goes Indie
The one where we explain why Google is getting back into the TV game too late to make a difference and why AMC+'s rollout on Amazon matters

