Let's talk television advertising – that ever-shifting terrain where connecting with millennials is an art and a science. It's been a hot minute since our last dive into the millennial TV viewership stats, and, you guessed it, things have shifted. Brace yourself as we lay out the latest stats and strategies, giving you the insider scoop for your advertising ventures in 2024.

Social and Economic Trends Impacting Millennials

Understanding millennials is like deciphering a complex code. According to 

31% of millennials are currently reveling in a satisfying work/life balance, a notable increase from 18% in 2019.

 The cost of living has taken center stage for 42% of millennials in 2023, compared to 36% in 2022.

 A significant 52% of millennials find themselves living paycheck to paycheck, highlighting the financial strains many face.

The hustle is real, with 37% of millennials taking on side jobs for that extra financial cushion.

Remote work has become ingrained in millennial life, with a staggering 75% considering a job change if forced back into a full-time office setting.

With this backdrop in mind, let's delve into the TV habits of millennials, exploring how these dynamics intersect with their viewing preferences.

How Millennials Engage with Connected TV (CTV) and Linear TV

, a formidable 61.5 million millennials have embraced the world of Connected TV (CTV). These digital natives are not just users; they're shaping the landscape, representing approximately half of all CTV viewers.

Millennials also constitute 27.2% share of all connected TV users in 2023, Millennials also boast the 2nd largest CTV user growth rates, with Millennials having increased by 3.3% in 2022, also according to 

Despite the digital revolution, linear TV maintains its enduring appeal. As revealed by 

, 34% of millennials are loyal daily viewers of linear TV. The twist? A staggering 78% of daily TV consumers are juggling at least one video streaming subscription, showcasing the evolving TV consumption patterns.

Now, let's unveil Simulmedia's TV+ platform, a TV analytics powerhouse. At its core is the TV+ Viewership Graph, seamlessly integrating billions of signals from linear, streaming, and future walled gardens. Processing over 2B daily events across 100M+ households, TV+ boasts one of the industry's largest datasets. With integrations with the top OEM and data partners, it provides a comprehensive understanding of viewership behavior. Privacy is paramount, with pseudonymized data and meticulous calibration. Armed with insights from the TV+ Viewership Graph, let's uncover where millennials are tuning in.

With regards to TV households, 21.4 million millennials still find value in linear TV, dedicating a considerable portion of their viewing time to traditional broadcasts. Simultaneously, 26.8 million have embraced the allure of Connected TV, signaling a shift towards digital platforms. It's important to note that these numbers aren't mutually exclusive; many millennial households seamlessly integrate both linear and Connected TV into their viewing habits.

The distribution of cross-channel households among millennials paints a diverse picture of their viewing habits. While 14% of millennial households exclusively adhere to linear TV, cherishing the traditional viewing experience, a significant 31% have fully embraced the digital realm of Connected TV. The majority, a substantial 55%, represent the versatile viewership of millennials, seamlessly integrating both linear and Connected TV into their entertainment repertoire. This intricate blend underscores the importance of a comprehensive advertising strategy that caters to the varied preferences within the millennial demographic landscape.

Millennials spend an average of 3 hours and 38 minutes on ad-supported TV daily. The lion's share, approximately 78% (or 170 minutes), is dedicated to linear TV, while the remaining 22% (about 48 minutes) ventures into ad-supported streaming realms. This may seem counterintuitive considering how much time people are spending on connected TV, but remember that most connected TV consumption still occurs in ad-free environments. The stats above isolate the share of ad-supported connected TV viewing.

Budget Strategies for Effective TV Advertising

Let's craft strategies to powerfully engage millennials on both linear TV and CTV, leveraging insights from our TV+ platform. In a hypothetical $1 million budget scenario (note: allocations may vary based on budget size), the message is clear: a 'Cross-Channel Charm' approach, with 35% in linear TV and 65% in CTV, steals the spotlight.

The winning strategy! Allocating 35% to linear TV and 65% to CTV ensures a potent reach of 16.1 million millennials.

Exclusive focus on linear TV (100%) taps into 9.21 million millennials, falling short of the broader impact.

Putting the entire budget into CTV alone captures 12.1 million millennials, but the magic lies in the balanced blend.

The takeaway is crystal clear: Cross-Channel stands as the superior approach for optimal reach and impact across the diverse TV landscape

Reaching More Millennials Requires Technology

Simulmedia’s platform is the key to unlocking a more nuanced approach to millennial targeting. Unlike basic demographic targeting, which tends to be overly broad, our platform encourages advertisers to delve deep into defining their strategic audience. This means going beyond age and gender, exploring factors such as income, household size, education level, affinities, hobbies, interests, ownership, lifestyle, purchase behavior, brand propensities, habits, and life events.

In the complex landscape of millennial viewing behavior, relying on age/gender demos is outdated. Simply put, not all Millennials are created equal, and treating them as such is a missed opportunity. By targeting individual behaviors and preferences, marketers not only reach more of their intended audience but also tap into the seemingly elusive age group powering the nation's economic engine.

Simulmedia’s platform empowers advertisers to navigate this intricate landscape efficiently. It's not just about driving the lowest CPMs; it's about steering towards the lowest cost-per-reach for true efficiency. If your goal is to reach the one group with the most collective spending power in the United States, then defining and targeting your strategic audience with precision is the way forward.

Contrary to popular belief, Millennials are avid TV consumers, but reaching them effectively demands a shift in media buying strategy. Our platform provides a solution by marrying multiple 3rd party data sets or leveraging your brand’s proprietary 1st party data to match customer attributes with viewing data from millions of households. This process enables our platform to understand the viewing behaviors of your target audience and employ a patented predictive algorithm to forecast their preferences throughout a campaign.

Unlike traditional media buying, which often relies on age/gender demos and fails to comprehend the composition of delivered GRPs, our platform crafts a media plan tailored to individual preferences. It's not about delivering thousands of linear TV spots across networks; it's about striking deals with 100+ streaming apps, ensuring your strategic audience is reached efficiently and with maximum impact.

In a world where targeted CPMs may be higher, the value lies in reaching a more responsive audience and reducing wasteful impressions. Simulmedia’s platform revolutionizes advertising by recognizing that true efficiency in today's diverse media landscape is achieved by targeting strategic audiences effectively. 

 to explore how we can elevate your reach to the ever-powerful millennial demographic while minimizing media waste and maximizing impact.

Reaching Millennials on TV: Navigating Trends and Strategies for 2024

Traditional linear TV remains a vital channel for broad audience engagement and impactful creatives. However, in the data-driven marketing era, measuring the true impact of these campaigns on crucial metrics is challenging. Marketers struggle to understand how TV ads influence actions like website visits amid a complex marketing landscape with multiple competing channels. The rise of CTV adds further complexity. While Simulmedia offers "

," this blog focuses on challenges unique to traditional linear TV attribution. Simulmedia's Incremental Lift Studies for Linear TV provide clarity by disentangling the web of advertising influences. This feature empowers marketers to accurately assess the impact of their traditional linear TV campaigns, offering a methodology that separates signal from noise. By making data-driven decisions, Simulmedia's 

 optimize the effectiveness of traditional linear TV campaigns.

What is Incremental Lift Measurement and why it matters

Lift measurement quantifies a marketing campaign's additional impact on desired outcomes. 

 aim to precisely measure added conversions and conversion rates from TV advertising. These studies compare exposed group (TV ad viewers) and a control group (non-viewers) using deterministic attribution for accurate measurement.

Traditional attribution and media mix modeling face challenges assessing TV campaign impact, particularly for linear TV, due to shared limitations:

Inability to Account for External Factors: 

Difficulty distinguishing TV ad impact from concurrent events leads to imprecise measurements.

Over-reliance on Short-term Data Spikes: 

Focusing on short-term spikes neglects long-term impacts, missing valuable insights for effective decisions.

Media mix modeling demands substantial resources, limiting accessibility, especially for smaller businesses.

Built for specific timeframes, media mix models lack adaptability for emerging trends or market shifts.

Simulmedia's Incremental Lift Studies provide a refreshing alternative to overcoming these challenges. By bypassing traditional attribution methods and resource-intensive media mix modeling, these studies offer a cost-effective, flexible, and precise approach for assessing TV campaign impact in today's complex marketing landscape.

 are synthetic control groups, transforming how marketers gauge their TV campaign impact. This method lets advertisers craft a control group mirroring the test group via advanced statistical techniques and user data—without physically splitting these groups per campaign. This offers an accurate, statistically identical comparison, eliminating costs tied to running PSAs for control group creation, making A/B testing cost-effective.

Choosing a synthetic over a hold-out group stems from linear TV's unique nature, where budget decisions aren't at the individual level. Creating a pre-campaign hold-out plan with similar granularity and control proves challenging. In a landscape valuing accurate measurement, synthetic control groups give marketers a potent tool to confidently attribute observed lift to TV campaigns, minimizing control group expenses. This precise method empowers advertisers, unlocking traditional linear TV campaign potential, and facilitating data-driven decisions with unmatched confidence, optimizing marketing efforts for superior results.

Benefits of Incremental Lift Studies for Linear TV

 enhance the effectiveness of TV advertising campaigns in several ways:

Comparing statistically identical test and control groups enables the pinpointing of the true impact of a TV campaign, eliminating external influences for a clear cause-and-effect relationship.

Purpose-built Synthetic Control Group for TV: 

Our methodology ensures the synthetic control group mirrors the test group, considering demographics and viewership behavior, providing precise measurement while minimizing confounding factors.

Merging Linear TV Reach with Digital Attribution: 

Seamlessly combining the expansive reach of linear TV with precise, deterministic digital attribution offers a comprehensive picture of campaign performance, leveraging our viewership panel.

Confident Measurement of Incrementality Across Web Outcomes: 

Incremental Lift Studies facilitate the measurement of a TV campaign's incremental impact on various web outcomes, offering insights into actions such as website visits and app installs.

Identification of Incrementality Parameters: 

Dissecting campaign performance by network, daypart, and creative empowers advertisers to optimize targeting, maximizing the effectiveness of advertising efforts.

Simulmedia's Incremental Lift Studies provide advertisers with a comprehensive, flexible, and precise approach to measuring the true impact of linear TV campaigns and making data-driven decisions for superior results.

Unlocking the power of Incremental Lift Studies for Linear TV

 effectively, grasp the essentials of initiation and result interpretation. Follow this guide for a seamless experience:

Activate the SM Pixel on your website or employ Kochava integration for in-app events.

Share target metrics with your client success manager.

Define your target audience and intended budget; consult your client success manager.

Notify your client success manager about your interest in an Incremental Lift Study.

We create a synthetic control group by simulating a plan on unexposed households, matching them to your network allocation and exclusion list.

Interim results will be accessible in a Tableau dashboard after two days.

Your dedicated Customer Success Manager will share the final report shortly after the attribution window ends.

Results are finalized at the attribution period's end; expect no further dashboard updates.

The dashboard details the linear TV campaign summary, including incremental lift %, incremental conversions, and the cost per incremental conversion. Remember that "conversions" represent the action you chose to track – which could be website visits, app installs, or actual purchases and transactions.

The dashboard provides a side-by-side comparison of the control group attributes versus the test group attributes.

Drill-downs to the network level provide insights on publishers delivering more incremental lift, facilitating plan optimization. Breakdowns are also available per daypart and creative.

With these insights, embark confidently on your journey into Incremental Lift Studies for Linear TV, unlocking valuable information for better results.

Unveiling the mechanics: How Incremental Lift Studies work

Curious about the inner workings of Simulmedia's 

? Let's delve into the process that empowers marketers to confidently uncover the true impact of their TV campaigns.

We kick off by setting up the SM Pixel on the client's website or integrating with Kochava for mobile app attribution. After the campaign, we analyze impressions on our viewership panel to assemble the 'exposed' group.

Step 2: Creating the Synthetic Control Group.

With the exposed group in sight, we simulate media plans adhering to the campaign's criteria to craft a synthetic control group—no need to physically split groups per campaign, saving costs.

Step 3: Ensuring Statistical Representativeness.

Demographic data overlays both groups, ensuring shared characteristics. Our post-stratification algorithm guarantees statistical representativeness in geographic location, demographics, and viewership patterns.

Step 4: Running Deterministic Attribution.

We finalize by running deterministic attribution at the Household IP level, using the Simulmedia Pixel or MMP integrations for conversions, precisely measuring the TV campaign's impact.

We compare conversion rates between the test (exposed) group and the synthetic control group, providing a clear view of the incremental lift generated by the TV campaign.

To guarantee the representativeness of both groups, we employ advanced methods:

We create multiple simulated plans to ensure the control group mirrors the viewing habits of the test group. This rigorous process eliminates individuals unlikely to have seen your ad, such as cord cutters or households on your suppression list.

Simulmedia applies sophisticated techniques, including Weighted Attribute Matching, ensuring the control group shares the same demographic and geographic attributes as the test group, leaving no room for discrepancies.

With these meticulous methods, Simulmedia ensures Incremental Lift Studies provide unparalleled precision and statistical representativeness. This rigorous approach empowers advertisers to confidently attribute observed lift to their TV campaigns, setting us apart in the industry. Marketers can optimize their traditional linear TV campaigns with unwavering confidence, leading to superior results

Unlock the future of TV measurement with Simulmedia's Incremental Lift Studies

 equip you with the tools to unlock your TV campaigns' true impact. Bid farewell to uncertainty and embrace the future of measurement. By leveraging this innovative feature, you can make informed decisions for better results, elevating your marketing efforts. Don't let uncertainty hinder you from harnessing the incredible power of TV advertising. The future of measurement is here, and it's time to embrace it.

Ready to elevate your TV advertising? Reach out to your dedicated Customer Success Manager or email us at 

 to learn more and get started. Your success in the world of TV advertising awaits.

Traditional linear TV remains a vital channel for broad audience engagement and impactful creatives. However, in the data-driven marketing era, measuring the true impact of these campaigns on crucial metrics is challenging. Marketers struggle to understand how TV ads influence actions like website visits amid a complex marketing landscape with multiple competing channels. The rise of CTV adds further complexity. While Simulmedia offers "Incremental Lift Studies for CTV," this blog focuses on challenges unique to traditional linear TV advertising. Simulmedia's Incremental Lift Studies for Linear TV provide clarity by disentangling the web of advertising influences.

Measure the true impact of TV with incremental lift measurement

 is paramount for digital advertising success. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of crafting a winning strategy for Connected TV (CTV) and Over-The-Top (OTT), shedding light on the importance of precision and adaptability in the ever-evolving landscape.

Grasping the Core of Strategy: Defining Strategy and Its Significance

Essentially, a strategy functions as the guiding framework for your actions, ensuring that each step is in harmony with your business goals. In the context of streaming advertising, precision is crucial. This segment will delve into the fundamental aspects of a streaming strategy, underscoring the importance of a meticulously designed plan that connects seamlessly with the audience, guaranteeing optimal influence and return on investment (ROI).

Marketers face a pivotal decision in choosing between CTV and OTT campaigns, as each comes with distinct characteristics. The primary consideration revolves around screen size and user experience. CTV campaigns are designed for the big screen, offering an immersive, lean-back experience. In contrast, OTT campaigns extend across various devices, accommodating on-the-go and interactive viewing experiences on smaller screens.

Marketers need to decide which platform aligns better with their campaign goals and audience preferences. Opting for CTV ensures a focus on the premium, larger screen experience, while OTT caters to the flexibility demanded by smaller screens and diverse devices.

Adding to the complexity, vendors often use the terms CTV and OTT interchangeably, leading to potential confusion for marketers. Understanding the distinction is crucial, especially since CTV advertising tends to be more expensive due to its exclusive focus on larger screens. Marketers must be clear about what they are paying for and choose the platform that best suits their campaign objectives and target audience.

This section takes a top-down approach, addressing the fundamental questions of why, what, when, where, and how of CTV strategy:

Why (Goals): Clarifying the ultimate goal of your streaming campaign.

Clarifying the ultimate goal of your streaming campaign is the foundational step. Defining the objectives of your streaming initiative, whether centered on brand awareness, increased traffic, enhanced sales, or app installations, establishes a clear roadmap for the entire campaign. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as site visits, revenue generation, and return on ad spend (ROAS) become pivotal benchmarks for gauging success.

Who (Target Audience): Understanding the target audience through detailed buyer personas.

Gaining insight into your target audience involves developing detailed buyer personas through a blend of qualitative and quantitative research. This process goes beyond demographic information, delving into psychographics to foster a deeper connection with viewers. Aligning content with buyer personas not only shapes campaign targeting strategy but also ensures a cohesive and resonant approach.

What (Message in Creative Strategy): Crafting a compelling message that adds value and resonates with your audience.

The heart of a streaming campaign lies in the creative strategy's message. Craft a compelling message by addressing the fundamental problems or tasks your audience seeks solutions for. Promotions that resonate personally with your audience add value to your message, creating urgency and excitement.

When (Timing, How Long, How Often): Determining your campaign's optimal timing, duration, and frequency.

Timing, duration, and frequency are critical elements. Consider the nature of your product and determine the most opportune moments to showcase it. Whether adopting a continuous or seasonal approach, finding the right balance ensures your message remains impactful without overwhelming your audience.

Where (Media Buying Avenues): Identifying strategic places to connect with your audience in the CTV landscape.

Pinpointing the ideal places to connect with your audience in the CTV landscape is pivotal. Understanding the CTV supply chain, differentiating between publishers and sellers, and navigating potential challenges ensure effective media buying strategies.

How Much (Investment, Cost-per-reach Targets): Strategically planning the investment and setting cost-per-reach targets.

Strategic investment planning involves understanding audience distribution between linear TV and CTV. Utilizing planning tools and media mix models ensures optimal budget allocation. Clear cost-per-reach goals refine the investment strategy for optimal outcomes.

Against Whom (Competitor Analysis): Analyzing competitors to disrupt and increase brand visibility.

Thorough competitor analysis is imperative for a disruptive CTV strategy. Understanding competitors' reach and success sets the stage for strategic maneuvers, including conquesting campaigns that target the same audience, disrupting competitors' share of voice, and amplifying your brand's visibility.

How (Campaign Strategy): Optimizing campaign strategy across the entire funnel.

A nuanced understanding of the target audience and product is crucial for a successful CTV campaign strategy. Tailoring strategies at each stage of the customer journey, including geographic priorities, demographic targeting, and contextual relevance through content genres, ensures a comprehensive and effective streaming strategy. Let’s next dive into the specifics of designing CTV campaigns to support the strategy.

Designing CTV Campaigns to Support the Strategy

Strategic Harmony: Crafting a Holistic CTV Approach for End-to-End Growth

To craft a holistic CTV strategy that sustains growth across the entire customer journey, marketers need to take a holistic approach to campaign planning by considering both upper and lower-funnel campaign strategies:

Upper-Funnel Campaigns: Strategies for building brand awareness and engagement.

Upper-funnel campaigns serve as the launchpad for building brand awareness and engagement. Marketers strategically cast a broad net, capturing attention and forging an extensive audience base. Crafting effective upper-funnel strategies involves answering key questions about geographic priorities, demographics, behavioral characteristics, content genres, and viewing behaviors.

Lower-Funnel Campaigns: Retargeting high-intent audiences for lower-funnel success.

In the lower funnel, precision targeting takes center stage, directing efforts toward high-intent audiences. CTV retargeting becomes a powerful tool, capitalizing on established familiarity with potential customers. Metrics in this phase focus on lower-funnel metrics such as successful purchases, transactions, or leads generated from form fills.

The key to CTV success lies in orchestrating a balanced approach across the entire customer journey. While optimizing for lower-funnel conversions is vital, neglecting the upper funnel can stifle long-term growth. Crafting a holistic strategy sustains growth by continually feeding the marketing funnel with new prospects and awareness.

Elevating CTV Advertising: Strategies for Creative Excellence

Crafting diverse and compelling creatives is instrumental in making a lasting impression on your audience. This facet of your upper-funnel campaign involves tailoring creatives for different audience segments, ensuring a resonance that goes beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. By diversifying your creatives, you create a tapestry of messaging that captures the attention of varied viewers, each with their unique preferences and interests.

Advertisers used to the linear TV world need to recognize the opportunities presented in the CTV world by dynamic ad insertion technology. This technique enables advertisers to serve personalized ads to viewers in real-time, tailoring the content based on their interests and behavior. This seamless integration into live or on-demand video content, whether on CTV devices, streaming services, or OTT providers, empowers advertisers to create targeted and relevant ad campaigns. By utilizing data such as device type, geographic location, and viewer behavior, advertisers can deliver ads that speak directly to the unique characteristics of their audience. This approach not only enhances the relevance of the message but also provides the ability to measure and analyze the performance of each ad, optimizing for the best results. Dynamic ad insertion is a linchpin in CTV advertising, offering a more personalized and engaging experience for viewers and, consequently, improving the effectiveness of advertising efforts.

Mastering video advertising on CTV is the pinnacle of creating an impactful and memorable brand presence. Given that CTV advertising revolves around video content, it's crucial to ensure that your video ads are not only engaging but of high quality. Platforms like Roku and Amazon Fire TV provide a myriad of targeting options, allowing advertisers to tailor their video ads to specific demographics and interests. Video advertising's versatility, whether in pre-roll, mid-roll, or post-roll formats, enables advertisers to choose the level of engagement that aligns with the content and viewer behavior. With a higher retention rate than text or banner ads, video advertising on CTV becomes a powerful tool for enhancing brand awareness and recall. The storytelling capabilities of video content make it an effective medium for conveying messages, demonstrating products, and creating a lasting impact on the audience.

CTV Targeting Mastery: Precision Strategies for Impactful Campaigns

 strategies is integral to a successful advertising campaign. Each element, from geographic priorities to behavioral nuances, contributes to a finely-tuned outreach plan. Here's a focused exploration of key aspects empowering advertisers to unlock the full potential of CTV targeting:

Determining the geographic priorities of your campaign is foundational. 

 ensures precision by narrowing down the audience to DMAs, cities, regions, or zip codes. A local restaurant, for example, can maximize CTV impact by reaching potential customers within a specific radius.

Moving beyond age and gender, a nuanced demographic approach involves considering marital status, income, and more. Tailoring ads to reach distinct demographic groups, as seen with a skincare brand targeting both young adults and mature individuals, fosters a deeper connection.

Understanding personal preferences, lifestyle habits, and experiential stages is crucial for impactful CTV targeting. This involves delving into a rich mosaic of human subtleties, utilizing third-party data providers like Nielsen, TruAudience, or comScore to enhance insights into different demographic groups and their viewing habits. For example, a travel agency aligning with individuals researching European destinations can use this data to create a highly targeted and effective CTV campaign.

Behavioral insights from third-party data empower advertisers to optimize ad delivery for maximum impact, ensuring that CTV advertising budgets efficiently reach the right audience. This precision not only deepens the understanding of the audience but also increases the likelihood of conversions by reaching the right people at the right time.

 becomes paramount, allowing marketers to align their message with specific content genres. Genres serve as effective proxies for audience profiles, offering a workaround for precise targeting. A fitness brand sponsoring health and wellness content ensures contextual relevance and a genuine connection.

Profiling the TV viewership behavior of customers and identifying similar prospects is powerful. Lookalike modeling allows for precision expansion, as seen with an online fashion retailer targeting audiences mirroring the TV consumption patterns of their loyal customers.

Retargeting in CTV Advertising: Engaging the Interested Viewer

Retargeting in CTV advertising is a powerful strategy aimed at individuals who have previously interacted with your brand or website. This approach significantly enhances the likelihood of conversions by reaching an audience that has already shown interest in your products or services. Utilizing cookies, pixels, and tracking technology, 

 is executed on platforms like Roku or DV360, optionally combining various targeting options such as demographics, behavior, and frequency capping for maximum effectiveness.

 requires a well-prepared foundation. Ensuring that your website and other platforms are configured appropriately to collect and store data is crucial. Technological infrastructure must be in place to track and target users seamlessly. This strategy not only boosts brand reach by reconnecting with users but also serves as a versatile tool for promoting new products, offering special deals, and improving overall return on investment (ROI).

In mastering these CTV targeting strategies, advertisers can navigate the complexities of the advertising landscape with precision, ensuring that their campaigns resonate, engage, and drive impactful results.

CTV Strategy in Multi-Channel Integrated Marketing

Aligning campaigns on Connected TV (CTV) with broader marketing strategies is pivotal for shaping a unified customer journey, ensuring enduring impact and engagement. Employing an integrated marketing approach to CTV involves delivering a consistent brand experience across diverse channels, a critical element in captivating the multifaceted modern consumer. CTV takes center stage as a linchpin in this strategy, seamlessly blending traditional TV's influence with the digital realm's interactive dynamics.

Recognizing the synergies between CTV and traditional linear TV is foundational. Rather than being in competition, these channels function as potent allies, each contributing unique strengths. While linear TV commands extensive reach, capturing varied audiences, CTV provides a more personalized viewing encounter. Insights from our TV+ advertising platform underscore that 21% of the total time spent on Linear TV and ad-supported CTV marks a substantial and growing share. A more in-depth analysis reveals that 27% of households are exclusively accessible through ad-supported TV, highlighting the trend of cord-cutting. CTV stands out as an efficient channel for engaging a significant portion of the audience.

Seamless Integration with Overall Marketing Strategy

Realizing the full potential of CTV demands its seamless integration into broader marketing strategies. Crafting a cohesive messaging approach across channels ensures a resonant and consistent brand narrative. Applying the precision honed in social media campaigns to CTV targeting refines audience segmentation. Aligning overarching campaign objectives facilitates a holistic customer journey, seamlessly intertwining touchpoints across channels.

Creative Synergies and Cross-Channel Impact

Maximizing creative assets involves seamless integration across channels. Repurposing CTV creatives on platforms like social media amplifies the message, ensuring a coherent brand narrative and maximizing visibility. Harnessing user-generated videos from influencer channels for CTV creatives taps into authenticity while upholding a cohesive brand story. Integrating CTV with a social media strategy forges a more potent and cohesive brand presence, nurturing a robust connection with the audience.

Attribution and Media Mix Modeling Across Channels

Understanding CTV's impact within the broader marketing mix is central to effective attribution and media mix modeling. Embracing multi-touch attribution models and considering the cumulative impact of touchpoints across diverse channels provides a comprehensive perspective on the marketing ecosystem. Media mix modeling evaluates the collective influence of touchpoints, empowering marketers to make informed decisions about budget distribution and campaign optimization. This integrated approach acknowledges the interconnected nature of touchpoints, maximizing the impact of every channel in the marketing mix.

In essence, CTV emerges as a versatile and indispensable tool in modern marketing, seamlessly integrating into broader strategies. Recognizing its complementarity with linear TV, leveraging cross-device engagement capabilities, and tapping into creative synergies enable brands to unlock the full potential of CTV, establishing meaningful connections with their audience across myriad touchpoints.

Conclusion: Navigating the Future of Streaming with Precision

In conclusion, this comprehensive guide has unraveled the secrets of crafting an effective CTV strategy. Precision, adaptability, and a holistic approach are key elements for success in the evolving streaming landscape. As you embark on your streaming journey, let these insights guide you to new heights of visibility, engagement, and success. Connect with your audience seamlessly, making every touchpoint resonate with your brand's narrative. The future of streaming awaits, and with a well-crafted strategy, your brand can lead the way into this exciting frontier.

 for TV and streaming advertising provides unified access to premium linear and CTV inventory across all networks and publishers. 

Developing a robust strategy for CTV advertising is paramount for digital advertising success.. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of crafting a winning strategy for Connected TV (CTV), shedding light on the importance of precision and adaptability in the ever-evolving landscape.

Crafting a Winning CTV Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide

Setting the Stage for Spring Holiday Success

Spring holidays may be months away, but in the world of marketing, it's never too early to start planning. As we gear up for the season of blossoms and sunshine, our previous blog post on 

"Unveiling Spring Break TV Advertising Secrets Targeting College Student Viewership"

 has already given us a glimpse of the action-packed spring break playground.

Now, we're shifting our focus to another demographic that's just as exciting—the families with school-aged kids who are eagerly anticipating their upcoming spring holidays. These holidays are still a few months down the road, but savvy marketers from various verticals know that it's the perfect time to start developing TV campaigns that will capture the hearts and minds of parents and children alike.

From the bustling travel and tourism industry promoting family-friendly vacation destinations to retailers showcasing the latest in spring fashion for kids, from entertainment and amusement venues such as theme parks and movie theaters to companies in the consumer electronics sector, there's a myriad of opportunities to engage families during this special time of year. For marketers in these verticals, the spring school holidays represent a golden opportunity to capture the attention of families when they're actively planning vacations, shopping for new spring wardrobes, seeking entertainment options for quality family time, and considering educational programs to keep their kids engaged and learning during the holidays. It's a season of increased consumer spending, family travel, and quality time together, making it the perfect stage for TV advertisers to shine.

We won't tell you that we're going to tell you something because, well, that's just not our style. Instead, we're going to take you on a journey through the TV viewership patterns of households with school-aged kids and unveil the secrets of crafting successful family marketing campaigns. We'll provide insights to help you fine-tune your family marketing campaign strategy and achieve remarkable results.

The Playground of TV Viewership: Households with School-Aged Kids

Picture this: a vast playground of 41.7 million linear households and 47 million streaming households. It's not a tug of war between the two; rather, they coexist, forming a vibrant landscape for advertisers. These households, naturally, tend to be more extensive, as they are bustling with the cheerful presence of children. After all, it's school-aged kids we're talking about.

Now, let's hop on our school bus of data and embark on a journey through the TV viewership habits of these households.

Recess on the Screen: TV Viewing Insights

In the vast playground of TV viewership, there's an exciting blend of habits that keeps the action going. In these households with school-aged kids, you'll find a dynamic mix: 15% of them still rely exclusively on linear TV, while 25% have embraced streaming-only ad-supported content. And the remaining 60%? Well, they're the versatile bunch, seamlessly hopping between traditional linear TV and ad-supported Connected TV (CTV).

The average daily viewing time in these households? A whopping 3 hours and 54 minutes. That's the equivalent of a long recess, and the kids are eager to play. Of those 234 minutes, 76%—a remarkable 178 minutes—are spent on traditional linear TV. It's where they gather around to catch their favorite shows, often with their parents.

But don't forget the 24%—56 minutes—devoted to ad-supported Connected TV (CTV). Kids these days are tech-savvy and enjoy streaming content on various devices.

Finding Your Spot in the Playground: Targeting Strategies

When you're the new kid on the block, it's essential to know where the cool kids hang out. In the world of TV advertising, the "cool kids" are ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and ESPN, where you can find 31.91% of households with school-aged kids. But don't fret; you can also locate significant numbers of them on other networks more economically, just like making friends in different corners of the playground.

For those who love digital playdates, Paramount, Vizio, Samsung, Peacock, and Hulu are the go-to sellers on streaming platforms. Here, you'll reach a whopping 66.18% of households with school-aged kids.

Best Practices for a High Score in the Game of Advertising

We did some scenario planning on this TV audience for a budget of $500K, $1M, and $1.5M. The results speak volumes. 

If you're handed a budget of $1 million, our recommendation is to invest 40% in your linear TV buy and 60% in your CTV buy. This strategic blend ensures you reach a grand total of 18.6 million households with school-aged kids, a perfect recipe for successful family marketing campaigns.

You see, when you strategically allocate your budget across both linear and connected TV, you'll always reach more of your strategic audience, maximizing your impact and ROI. To put it in playground terms, it's like combining the strength of the swings with the exhilaration of the slide to reach new heights. If you spent that money on linear alone, you'd reach 12.1 million households, and if you spent it on CTV alone, you'd only reach 12.3 million households. So, the blend works wonders for your campaigns.

This approach not only enhances your reach but also allows for a flexible and tailored strategy, ensuring that you're present where your target audience spends their time. It's akin to joining in the games kids love on the playground, making friends and being part of the fun.

The key to a successful family marketing campaign during the spring holidays lies in understanding where to allocate your budget effectively. By mixing the power of linear TV with the dynamic capabilities of CTV, you can make the most of your advertising dollars while resonating with families during this special time of year. So, take a page out of the playground playbook and get ready to win big with your next family marketing campaign.

Conclusion: Simulmedia—Your Playdate Partner for Spring Holidays

As you gear up for your spring holiday TV advertising campaigns, remember that Simulmedia is your ultimate playdate partner. With our expertise and platform, including the powerful Performance TV offering driven by the TV+ Advertising Platform, we can help you plan, buy, measure, and optimize your campaigns to reach households with school-aged kids effectively. Whether it's a day at the amusement park or a family getaway, we're here to ensure your message resonates with your target audience.

With our Performance TV offering, you have the tools and insights to reach the right audience at the right time with precision and efficiency. Our data-driven approach allows you to maximize your ROI, making every advertising dollar count.

So, let's make this spring holiday season a memorable one, both for the kids on the playground and for your brand. Join hands with Simulmedia, and let's create advertising magic together while leveraging the exceptional capabilities of our Performance TV service.

We're going to take you on a journey through the TV viewership patterns of households with school-aged kids and unveil the secrets of crafting successful family marketing campaigns. We'll provide insights to help you fine-tune your family marketing campaign strategy and achieve remarkable results.

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As we find ourselves in the midst of autumn, the upcoming spring break may seem like a distant dream. However, in the world of advertising, preparation for the next season begins well before the first ray of spring sunshine warms the sand. So, let's dive right in and uncover the secrets of targeting college students during spring break.

Who's in the Spring Break Advertising Game?

When it comes to spring break, it's not just about sandy beaches and wild parties; it's also a prime season for advertisers to connect with college students. The excitement and anticipation of a break from academic routines make it the perfect time to catch the attention of this energetic and dynamic demographic.

The spring break advertising landscape is as diverse as the destinations college students flock to. While travel agencies and tourism boards are at the forefront, offering enticing getaway packages and promoting sought-after locations, other businesses also join the fray. Beverage companies are busy crafting tropical-inspired concoctions to quench the thirst of beachgoers. Swimwear brands ensure everyone looks stylish and ready for fun in the sun. However, the competition doesn't stop there. Spring break advertising encompasses a broad spectrum, with various brands and industries eager to make an impact.

So, why do these advertisers choose TV as their medium of choice for spring break campaigns? As spring break planning kicks into high gear, advertisers want to ensure their message reaches the right audience at the right time. TV advertising provides the reach and impact they need to capture the attention of college students who are not only dreaming of beach vacations but also looking for the perfect gear, outfits, and refreshments to make their spring break memorable.

College Student TV Viewership: Where Do They Surf?

Spring break advertisers are in for a wild ride as they navigate the choppy seas of college student TV viewership. To help steer their campaigns in the right direction, we have some interesting data that might be your compass.

Consider this: within the realm of college households, you'll find a unique landscape. With 5.43 million linear households and 6.84 million streaming households, there's a harmonious coexistence between the two.

But it's not just about the numbers; it's the composition that sets them apart. College households tend to be more extensive, with a distinct deviation from the national average. While single-member households represent 10% of the general population, they make up only 7.10% within college households, emphasizing the preference for shared living. Furthermore, college households comprising four or more members, which constitute 45% of the national population, rise to 47.3%, reflecting the communal nature of student living. Likewise, households with a size of three, representing 18% of the general populace, surge to 21.96% among college households. This distinctive household dynamic offers a rich tapestry for advertisers looking to engage this vibrant demographic.

Let's break it down even further: 14% of households are old-school, sticking solely to linear TV. Meanwhile, 31% have cut the cord and gone full-throttle into streaming. The majority, a whopping 55%, tread the waters of both linear and connected TV, dipping in and out as they please.


As spring break planning kicks into high gear, advertisers want to ensure their message reaches the right audience at the right time. TV advertising provides the reach and impact they need to capture the attention of college students who are not only dreaming of beach vacations but also looking for the perfect gear, outfits, and refreshments to make their spring break memorable.

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