Connected TV (CTV) has been among the beneficiaries of increased attention on digital channels as the pandemic accelerated existing consumer behaviors and spurred new trends, some of which may become permanent as the health crisis continues to evolve. With consumers still somewhat housebound, consumption of video via CTV has remained strong.

This surge in consumer use of CTV — internet-connected devices including smart televisions, Apple TV, Roku and gaming consoles — has made it a key channel for marketers, especially for engaging consumers who are moving away from linear TV. Compared to linear TV, ad-supported CTV users are 71% more likely to tell a friend about a brand, 53% more likely to search for a brand and 52% more likely to buy a product, per a survey by video advertising platform Unruly.

In this report, Marketing Dive takes a look at:

• How Kraft Heinz, MolsonCoors and L'Oréal have approached CTV during the pandemic
• What major advertisers expect when spending on CTV
• How consolidation and partnerships are affecting the CTV ecosystem

As consumer behaviors continue to evolve, this content can serve as a reference point for marketers as they consider how to allocate their media budgets and provide actionable takeaways for a channel that's ramping up to meet advertiser demand.

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