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No longer on trial: Is CTV finally stepping out of the shadows?

No longer on trial: Is CTV finally stepping out of the shadows?

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 19, 2025

Driving this momentum is the rise of ad-supported and hybrid models, which are steadily expanding the reach of both CTV and OTT platforms


Navigating the digital tide: How CTV is reshaping media

Navigating the digital tide: How CTV is reshaping media

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 12, 2025

At the recent e4m & Teads Custom Roundtable (CRT), marketers and media professionals came together to debate how CTV is transforming audience engagement, brand building,...


How non-metros are driving FAST growth for CTV in India

How non-metros are driving FAST growth for CTV in India

  • by Shantanu David
  • June 26, 2025

FAST is also becoming a magnet for advertisers in categories hungry for regional penetration; think FMCG, auto, and regional ecommerce, say experts


CTV is no longer a luxury; it’s a mainstream media habit: Venkat Chalasani, AMFI CEO

CTV is no longer a luxury; it’s a mainstream media habit: Venkat...

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 12, 2025

AMFI CEO Venkat Chalasani shared at the e4m Connected TV Conference that regionalisation of financial communication is the next critical step in deepening India’s investment...


‘Once we map behavioural journeys across devices, CTV will be a full-funnel platform’

‘Once we map behavioural journeys across devices, CTV will be a full-funnel...

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 09, 2025

At the Pitch CMO Summit 2025, Rahul Chetry of Dentsu and Ishank Joshi of Mobavenue decoded why Connected TV is no longer the future —...


Boardroom to Living Room: Why B2B brands in India are betting big on CTV

Boardroom to Living Room: Why B2B brands in India are betting big...

  • by Shantanu David
  • May 26, 2025

Experts say industry is seeing a real shift in how B2B brands approach the upper funnel, and CTV is right at the heart of that...


CTV ad spends more than tripled in 2 yrs to reach Rs 1,500 crore in 2024: Report

CTV ad spends more than tripled in 2 yrs to reach Rs...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 05, 2025

According to a Deloitte-MPA report, the combined film, TV, and OCC industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6–7% over the next three...


Rs 2,500 crore in ad spends: The rise of CTV in India’s ad mix

Rs 2,500 crore in ad spends: The rise of CTV in India’s...

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 07, 2025

India is seeing a 21% year-on-year growth in CTV adoption, largely powered by smart TV penetration and an expansive content ecosystem that spans OTT, Free...


CTV & retail media synergy triggers ad spend boom

CTV & retail media synergy triggers ad spend boom

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 04, 2025

Retail media spending in India is set to grow at 25% CAGR, to an audience that is expected to reach close to 60 million CTV...


ISA closely studying cross-media measurement models from other countries: Sunil Kataria

ISA closely studying cross-media measurement models from other countries: Sunil Kataria

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • February 28, 2025

Sunil Kataria, President of Indian Society of Advertisers, also spoke to e4m on ISEC, IRS and creating an AI playbook


Despite inflation, brands remain open to IPL advertising: Publicis’ Lalatendu Das

Despite inflation, brands remain open to IPL advertising: Publicis’ Lalatendu Das

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 18, 2025

Lalatendu Das, CEO of Publicis Media South Asia, spoke exclusively to e4m on the declining share of TV in ad spends, the challenges in digital...


Audi India, PHD Media launch interactive CTV campaign

Audi India, PHD Media launch interactive CTV campaign

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 17, 2025

The campaign features an interactive experience where users can change the car’s colours using their TV remotes


The CTV situationship: Why some brands want commitment, others just dates

The CTV situationship: Why some brands want commitment, others just dates

  • by Shantanu David
  • February 14, 2025

According to Pitch Madison Advertising Report 2025, CTV advertising in India grew by almost 35% in 2024, reaching an estimated market size of close to...


For marketers, CTV offers digital insights & TV’s storytelling: Satya Raghavan, Google

For marketers, CTV offers digital insights & TV’s storytelling: Satya Raghavan, Google

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 14, 2025

At the unveiling of the Pitch Madison Advertising Report 2025, Satya Raghavan, Director, Marketing Partners, Google, India, elaborated on the potential of CTV


PMAR: CTV advertising to reach Rs 2,500 crore by 2025-end

PMAR: CTV advertising to reach Rs 2,500 crore by 2025-end

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 13, 2025

According to the Pitch Madison Advertising Report 2025, CTV advertising in India grew by almost 35% in 2024, reaching an estimated market size of close...


IPL 2025: Ad rates surge across platforms, but CTV emerges as the star player

IPL 2025: Ad rates surge across platforms, but CTV emerges as the...

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 23, 2025

Sources say while floating ad rates for IPL 2025 have risen 10-15% for TV and digital (handheld devices), Connected TV (CTV) prices have surged by...


Connected TV in 2025: Why Indian advertisers are tuning in

Connected TV in 2025: Why Indian advertisers are tuning in

  • by Shantanu David
  • January 22, 2025

Advertisers using CTV for better targeting capabilities and engagement opportunities, thanks to expansion of internet access in tier cities and increasing affordability of smart TVs


e4m Report Card: CTV gets A+ in 2024, 100 million households on the horizon

e4m Report Card: CTV gets A+ in 2024, 100 million households on...

  • by Shantanu David
  • December 06, 2024

Major sporting events, like the IPL, have driven viewer engagement on CTV platforms due to free streaming; consumers increasingly opting for on-demand content over traditional...


There is nothing you will miss, everything is there: Anuj Gandhi on launching ‘Dor’ TV

There is nothing you will miss, everything is there: Anuj Gandhi on...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • November 27, 2024

Streambox Media Founder and CEO Anuj Gandhi spoke about this innovative concept of transforming the traditional TV experience by focusing on convenience and a content-first...


BARC gears up for CTV measurement, panels ordered

BARC gears up for CTV measurement, panels ordered

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • September 20, 2024

Over 5,000 panels have been ordered to be fitted at premium homes to measure their CTV consumption


YouTube Pause Ads: A good break from routine formats?

YouTube Pause Ads: A good break from routine formats?

  • by Sohini Ganguly
  • August 09, 2024

Advocates of Pause Ads say when users voluntarily pause a video, they're often in a receptive state, potentially making them more open to advertising messages


‘CTV will continue to see growth because consumption from the consumer is exploding’

‘CTV will continue to see growth because consumption from the consumer is...

  • by Simran Sabherwal
  • July 16, 2024

In an exclusive chat with e4m, Natalie Bastian, Global CMO, Teads, talks about the explosion of growth in CTV, the measurement issues, Teads OG, &...


Into the metrics of Home Screen Advertising

Into the metrics of Home Screen Advertising

  • by Shantanu David
  • July 16, 2024

Industry watchers say that for brands leveraging home screen advertising on CTV, performance measurement is critical and tailored to their specific goals


Home screen advertising: CTV gets a landing page for premium advertisers

Home screen advertising: CTV gets a landing page for premium advertisers

  • by Shantanu David
  • July 15, 2024

Industry watchers share that the CTV home screen has found takers from across categories – retail, automotive, luxury & CPG brands; offers advertisers array of...


ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Are advertisers more inclined towards CTV?

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Are advertisers more inclined towards CTV?

  • by Sonam Saini
  • June 18, 2024

According to media planners, Connected TV has become a hotbed for brands, with its inventory now completely sold out


Data Dilemma: Why are brands looking to PAIR up with CTV?

Data Dilemma: Why are brands looking to PAIR up with CTV?

  • by Shantanu David
  • May 28, 2024

Industry watchers share how advertisers can use PAIR and target customers with relevant ads without sharing sensitive identifiers


AVOD is the bedrock of our service: Ishan John Chatterjee, YouTube

AVOD is the bedrock of our service: Ishan John Chatterjee, YouTube

  • by Shantanu David
  • May 15, 2024

Ishan John Chatterjee, Director, YouTube discussed the significance of India as a market for the streaming giant and the prospects of launching YouTube TV in...


CTV adoption expanding beyond urban & top 8 metros: Rajiv Rajagopal

CTV adoption expanding beyond urban & top 8 metros: Rajiv Rajagopal

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 13, 2024

Rajiv Rajagopal, Business Head at GroupM, was the keynote speaker at the e4m CTV Conference where he spoke about 'Cracking the Code: Understanding and Targeting...


Sports viewership has significant headroom for growth in India: Shashi Sinha

Sports viewership has significant headroom for growth in India: Shashi Sinha

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 13, 2024

At the e4m Connected TV conference, Shashi Sinha, CEO of IPG Mediabrands India, said a premium panel for CTV measurement is set to provide advertisers...


Has Connected TV made media plans more effective?

Has Connected TV made media plans more effective?

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 10, 2024

Vivek Malhotra and Rajiv Rajagopal discussed the growth of CTV at the e4m Connected TV Conference


In last 5 years, CTV has been YouTube's fastest growing screen: Ishan John Chatterjee

In last 5 years, CTV has been YouTube's fastest growing screen: Ishan...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 10, 2024

At e4m CTV Conference 2024, Ishan John Chatterjee, Director for YouTube India, explored the ‘Great Indian Screen Shift: How CTV is changing the living room'


Can CTV tech crack full funnel performance marketing for brands?

Can CTV tech crack full funnel performance marketing for brands?

  • by Shantanu David
  • May 03, 2024

As CTV continues to grow, experts say they hope to see more technological advancements that can integrate multiple screens, channels, formats and help advertisers get...


With CTV homes on the rise, BARC to roll out new meters to track data

With CTV homes on the rise, BARC to roll out new meters...

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 18, 2024

Speaking to exchange4media, BARC Chairman Shashi Sinha said it would take up to 6 months to launch the new meters


The CTV Code: Breaking down measurement metrics

The CTV Code: Breaking down measurement metrics

  • by Shantanu David
  • April 04, 2024

A peek into what constitutes the measurement system in the world of Connected TV; experts share how CTV measures and optimizes campaigns


Pay TV homes on the decline: Will CTV run the show?

Pay TV homes on the decline: Will CTV run the show?

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • March 18, 2024

Industry experts feel that Pay TV may decline each year but will not go away completely, and while FTA is growing at a decent rate,...


CTV AdEx to reach $400 million in India by 2027: MiQ

CTV AdEx to reach $400 million in India by 2027: MiQ

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 16, 2024

The connected TV universe is set to grow exponentially riding on OTT consumption and affordability of CTV and data, say experts


Marketers can anticipate continued ad spending on CTV: Priti Murthy

Marketers can anticipate continued ad spending on CTV: Priti Murthy

  • by Sohini Ganguly
  • January 15, 2024

Priti Murthy, President, GroupM Nexus, spoke to e4m on data-driven strategies, the potential of Connected TV and other developments in the martech domain


‘Programmatic advertising promises to bring efficiency at scale’

‘Programmatic advertising promises to bring efficiency at scale’

  • by Tanzila Shaikh
  • December 19, 2023

At the PubMatic round table, experts from the digital advertising and marketing industry discussed the significance of programmatic advertising and its various aspects


2023: When CTV made big inroads into India

2023: When CTV made big inroads into India

  • by Shantanu David
  • December 13, 2023

Advertisers too are taking note of CTV’s ability to drive a high level of engagement and ad recall among viewers


Travel brands take the CTV route this festive season

Travel brands take the CTV route this festive season

  • by Nilanjana Basu
  • October 17, 2023

As per industry players, Connected TV allows precise targeting and enables ads to be tailored based on demographics, interests, and behaviour


Maybelline’s CTV spends growing in double digits: Zeenia Bastani

Maybelline’s CTV spends growing in double digits: Zeenia Bastani

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • October 12, 2023

Zeenia Bastani, General Manager, Maybelline New York and NYX Professional Makeup, L’Oreal India, talks about the brand's marketing strategy and more


Walled gardens are going nowhere: Ramya Parashar, MiQ

Walled gardens are going nowhere: Ramya Parashar, MiQ

  • by Shantanu David
  • August 31, 2023

The Chief Operating Officer at MiQ spoke to e4m about developing advanced technology in the TV space, predictive retargeting and the debate on measurements


Why brands & advertisers are closely watching CTV content recognition data

Why brands & advertisers are closely watching CTV content recognition data

  • by Shantanu David
  • July 07, 2023

Content publishers study Automatic Content Recognition data for insights into what content is performing well amongst audiences, helping them to identify trends and plan ahead,...


CTV in India can cross 60 million by 2025: Rajiv Rajagopal, Finecast

CTV in India can cross 60 million by 2025: Rajiv Rajagopal, Finecast

  • by Shantanu David
  • June 26, 2023

Rajagopal, National Head, Client Development, Finecast India, talks about the future of CTV in India, and more


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