According to “The Art and Science of the CTV-First Era Part One,” 84% of major advertisers say advanced creative formats directly drive business results, while LG Ad Solutions campaigns outperform industry benchmarks with up to 5.9 times higher brand favorability.
CTV ad spend in the U.S. is projected to hit $26.6 billion in 2025—up 12% year-over-year—yet 80% of marketers still rely on narrow performance-based tactics, limiting brand reach and effectiveness.
Ad views on connected TVs rose 31% year-over-year in Europe, while programmatic video advertising expanded 44%, fueled by a 14% increase in unique advertisers and growing adoption in live content environments.
Horowitz Research finds that 63% of NFL fans engage on social media during games, 51% shop live, and 45% interact through features like alternate camera angles and mini-games—signaling new monetization and fan engagement opportunities.
TV screens now account for 36% of YouTube viewing in the U.S., edging ahead of web and mobile, while "Saturday Night Live" tops reach with 38.6M users and Shorts fuel growth among top channels.