Breaking the Broadcast Habit: Why CTV Is the New Viewer Obsession


Scene 1: The Shift You Didn’t See Coming
Cable was once the king. Everyone had it. Everyone grumbled about it.
Now? Viewers have walked away—quietly, confidently, completely.
Connected TV (CTV) isn’t just a viewing method. It’s a lifestyle choice. One that offers flexibility, intelligence, and personalization—everything cable forgot to deliver.
Scene 2: Viewers Want Control—CTV Gives It to Them
Let’s look at what really matters to today’s audience:
Start whenever, stop whenever
Watch what you want—not what’s on
Pick up where you left off, even on your phone
Skip irrelevant ads and enjoy content that’s actually for you
According to eMarketer’s Connected TV benchmarks, CTV now reaches 9 out of 10 U.S. households—and that figure keeps growing.
Scene 3: The Advertiser’s Opportunity
With more control comes better targeting.
Using tools like Brandify’s audience intelligence planner, brands can:
Deliver ads based on location, interests, and behavior
Test campaigns in real-time
Reach audiences across devices—from couch to commute
Track actual outcomes, not just impressions
This is the Netflix era of advertising. You don’t shout at the masses—you whisper to the right viewers.
Scene 4: Voice Search in Action
Real queries we optimized for:
“Why is CTV better than traditional TV?”
“How can I advertise on streaming services?”
“What’s the best way to reach streaming audiences locally?”
Final Scene: Cable, We’re Just Not That Into You
CTV isn’t just the future—it’s the present, and it’s thriving.
So whether you're a viewer tired of long commercial breaks or a marketer tired of wasted ad spend, there’s one path forward: Connected, strategic, streaming-first campaigns.
Get started with Brandify and create a campaign built for how people actually consume content today.
Get a free targeting plan within the hour for your business here: https://brandify.io/targeting-plan/
Press Release: https://www.prlog.org/13053451
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