"CTV is only valuable if it can be measured with absolute precision."
That’s a delusion.
The shift from traditional TV to CTV was supposed to bring perfect measurement-total precision and absolute attribution.
But CTV isn’t mobile. It doesn’t operate on a 1:1, click-based model because that’s not how people watch TV. Instead, CTV blends TV’s brand-building power with digital’s agility.
And let’s be real, consistent measurement frameworks alone aren’t enough. Standardization will certainly help, but CTV’s true potential lies in a multichannel strategy (connecting it with other channels for wider reach and deeper engagement).
So, instead of treating CTV in isolation, advertisers should see it as part of the full user journey-from brand awareness to app install, and ultimately, the desired action.
PS: The timing couldn't be better ??
→ Pay TV is shrinking, with more ad dollars shifting toward CTV.
→ Non-pay TV households are projected to surpass 73 million in 2025, confirming that streaming is becoming the dominant way people consume content.
→ 40% apps generate higher ARPPU from CTV-to-mobile vs. mobile-only?