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

Chris RoblesChris Robles
2 min read

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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