Streaming TV (CTV) Advertising

Put your business on the big screen — without the big-brand TV budget.

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What Is CTV Advertising?

Connected TV (CTV) advertising places your video commercial inside streaming apps people watch on their smart TVs. It looks and feels like a traditional TV ad — full screen, sound on, living-room attention — but it's bought like digital advertising: you choose exactly who sees it, set a budget that fits your business, and measure real results instead of guessing.

For small businesses, this is the moment TV advertising finally became accessible. No expensive broadcast contracts. No wasted spend on households outside your service area. Just your message, on the big screen, in front of the right local audience.

And because it's bought digitally, streaming TV pairs naturally with the Meta ads and Google ads campaigns we run for local businesses — reaching the same customers on every screen they use.

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Streaming TV Campaign Options

We recommend the right strategy based on your goals and budget, then manage every step — from launch to reporting.

Most Popular

Maximum Reach

Widest streaming reach

It's all about your audience.

  • Your ads across 500+ streaming apps on TVs, tablets, and phones
  • 1,500+ audience segments to zero in on your ideal customer
  • Runs on every screen — Connected TV, tablet, mobile, and desktop
  • The most cost-effective way to get broad streaming exposure

Best for businesses that want the widest reach for their budget.

Premium Networks

Premium placements only

It's all about the placement.

  • Ads run only on 40 top streaming apps — including ESPN, Hulu, AMC, NBC, and Prime Video
  • Big-screen only: your ad plays on actual TVs, not small screens
  • 100% brand-safe placements on high-viewership content
  • Elevates how customers perceive your brand by association

Best for brands that want to be seen alongside premium, trusted content.

Local News TV

Trusted local presence

It's all about your community.

  • 30-second spots on trusted local morning and midday news programs
  • Consistent visibility five days a week with loyal local viewers
  • Borrow the credibility of local news for your brand
  • Available in 70+ markets across the U.S.

Best for local businesses building trust and name recognition close to home.

Not sure which option fits your business?

Where Your Ads Can Run

Your commercial can appear on the streaming apps and networks households already know and trust — here's a sample of the inventory available to your campaign.

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Best-in-Class Inventory

Premium Networks campaigns run exclusively on top streaming apps — including AMC, CBS Sports, A&E, Cooking Channel GO, ESPN, FOX NOW, Hulu, NBC, NFL, USA Network, Prime Video, and more. Your brand shows up where the majority of U.S. streaming viewership actually happens.

Maximum Reach campaigns go even wider — 500+ approved streaming apps across every category below, so your ideal customers see you no matter what they're watching.

Sports

ESPN · CBS Sports · NFL Network · NBA · MLB · NHL · PGA Tour · The Golf Channel

News & Weather

ABC News · CBS News · CNN · Fox News · MSNBC · CNBC · Bloomberg · The Weather Channel

Entertainment

ABC · CBS · NBC · Prime Video · Hulu · USA Network · BET · The CW

Movies & Drama

AMC · Hallmark Movies · Lifetime · MGM+ · Showtime · Starz · TNT · Sundance

Food & Home

Food Network · Cooking Channel · HGTV · This Old House · Family Handyman

Documentary & Education

Discovery · PBS · Nat Geo TV · The History Channel · Smithsonian Channel · True Crime Network

Spanish Language

Telemundo · Univision · ESPN Deportes · FOX Deportes · beIN SPORTS · Nat Geo Mundo

…and hundreds more

Reality, comedy, kids & family, lifestyle, and music channels round out the 500+ app lineup.

Sample of approved apps. Network availability is subject to change as streaming apps launch or are discontinued.

Precise Local Targeting

Reach households by location, demographics, and time of day — the same precision we bring to every campaign.

Transparent Reporting

See which apps ran your ads, who watched to the end, and who visited your store or website afterward.

Full-Service Management

From producing your TV-ready video spot to launch, optimization, and reporting — we handle it end to end.

What you'll see in your reports

  • Impressions, reach & frequency
  • Video completion rate
  • Time on screen
  • Device breakdown (TV, tablet, mobile, desktop)
  • Exactly which apps, networks & channels ran your ads
  • Store & website visit tracking

Streaming TV Advertising FAQs

Have another question? Contact us — we're happy to help.

Ready to see your business on the big screen?

Let's build a streaming TV campaign that fits your budget and reaches the households that matter most to your business.