With streaming services gaining popularity, traditional television is becoming a thing of the past—and so are the commercials we grew up with. Marketing experts have had to develop creative ways to break into streaming and OTT (over-the-top) advertising in bypassing commercials altogether.
OTT advertising allows marketers the chance to connect with audiences through their streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney, and more. OTT advertising allows marketers to connect with and engage with new audiences who have become unreachable through traditional television commercials.
Stay up-to-date with the latest streaming services and OTT advertising techniques to find out how to get your business in front of your target audience. Read more about streaming services, how they continue to develop and how marketers can carve out a place for themselves among streaming services.

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    Smart TVs, Smarter Ads

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    Disney+ Gets Into Big Game, Will Stream Super Bowl 61

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    And the Emmys Go to… Prime Video

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    Ad-Supported Streaming Keeps Growing While Broadcast Falls

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    CNN’s Free, Ad-Supported Channel Is Finding Success in Its First Year

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    Twitch Names Former Google Exec Christine Cassis Chief Marketing Officer

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