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CTV Platform

Connected TV (CTV) platforms represent a critical convergence point between traditional television advertising and digital marketing infrastructure. This category encompasses a diverse set of companies that enable the delivery, monetization, and optimization of video advertising across internet-connected television devices and streaming services. These platforms solve several fundamental challenges in modern media: they bridge the gap between legacy broadcast television and programmatic digital advertising, enable precise audience targeting and measurement at scale, facilitate content distribution and monetization for publishers, and provide advertisers with access to premium video inventory that was previously unavailable through traditional digital channels. Whether operating as ad-supported streaming services, programmatic advertising networks, video management platforms, or device manufacturers with advertising capabilities, CTV platforms collectively address the industry's need to reach audiences who are increasingly consuming video content through connected devices rather than traditional cable. The significance of CTV platforms within the broader AdTech ecosystem stems from the fundamental shift in how consumers access video content and how advertisers must adapt their strategies accordingly. As cord-cutting accelerates and streaming adoption becomes mainstream, CTV represents one of the largest and fastest-growing advertising channels available to brands. These platforms command premium advertising rates comparable to or exceeding traditional television, while offering the targeting precision, real-time optimization, and measurement capabilities that digital advertisers expect. For publishers and content distributors, CTV platforms provide essential monetization mechanisms that offset declining cable revenues. This category essentially represents the infrastructure through which billions of dollars in advertising spend is being redirected from traditional television to streaming environments. Current dynamics within the CTV platform space reveal several notable trends. The market shows clear segmentation between ad-supported streaming services that generate revenue directly from advertisers, programmatic platforms that facilitate buying and selling of CTV inventory, and underlying technology providers that enable content distribution and ad insertion. There is evident consolidation around major media conglomerates and device manufacturers, with companies like Paramount Global, AT&T, and Roku leveraging their existing distribution advantages and first-party data assets. Additionally, the emergence of cloud-based infrastructure providers and video management platforms suggests that the category is maturing toward specialization, with some companies focusing on the plumbing and operations of CTV delivery while others concentrate on audience insights and advertising optimization. The diversity of business models represented indicates that CTV is not a single market but rather an ecosystem with multiple value creation points.

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Tier distribution

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47 CTV Platform companies tracked by ATDb — 17 leaders, 20 recent deals.

Recent deals in CTV Platform

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Apple TV

Apple TV

Connected TV / Streaming Media

Apple's streaming video service and hardware platform offering original content, third-party subscriptions, and digital video purchases/rentals.

Cupertino, California
AudienceXpress

AudienceXpress

Rebranded

Connected TV / Multiscreen TV Advertising

AudienceXpress is a performance-based advertising sales product within Comcast Advertising, focused on remnant-level multiscreen TV inventory for advertisers seeking efficient, audience-targeted reach. It operates alongside Comcast Advertising Media Solutions as a distinct sibling brand under the Comcast Advertising umbrella, serving different demand-side use cases.

New York, New York
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Mediatailor

Streaming Ad Insertion & Channel Assembly

AWS Elemental MediaTailor is a channel assembly and personalized ad-insertion service that enables video providers to deliver linear streaming channels and monetize content with server-side ad insertion.

Seattle, Washington
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Paramount Plus Ads

Streaming Video Advertising / Connected TV

The advertising sales division of Paramount+, offering premium video advertising opportunities across Paramount's streaming platform.

New York, New York
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Paramount+

Streaming Media & Connected TV Advertising

Paramount+ is a subscription streaming service from Paramount Global offering movies, TV shows, live sports, and news with integrated advertising options.

New York, New York
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Peacock Ads

Connected TV / Streaming Advertising

The advertising platform of NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service, offering brands access to premium video content and streaming audiences.

New York, New York
Pluto TV Ads

Pluto TV Ads

Connected TV (CTV) / Streaming Advertising

Free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service offering programmatic advertising opportunities across 250+ live channels and thousands of on-demand movies and shows.

Los Angeles, California
The Roku Channel

The Roku Channel

Connected TV (CTV) Advertising & Streaming

Roku's free ad-supported streaming service offering movies, TV shows, and live content with integrated advertising opportunities for brands.

San Jose, California
Tubi

Tubi

Acquired

Connected TV (CTV) / Streaming Advertising

Free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service offering movies and TV shows, owned by Fox Corporation since 2020.

San Francisco, California
(18)
AdPlayer.Pro

AdPlayer.Pro

Video Advertising Technology

Advanced outstream video advertising solutions driven by innovation.

Limassol
A

Amazon Complete TV

Connected TV (CTV) Advertising / Programmatic Media Buying

AI-driven cross-publisher CTV planning solution launched March 4 2025 in Amazon DSP. Combines Prime Video + premium publishers for 95% addressability claim.

Seattle, Washington
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Crackle

Merged

Connected TV / Streaming Video Advertising

Crackle was a free, ad-supported streaming video service that offered movies and TV shows before shutting down in April 2025 following its parent company's bankruptcy.

Culver City, California
Disney Campaign Manager

Disney Campaign Manager

Connected TV (CTV) / Streaming Advertising

Self-serve advertising platform for streaming TV inventory across Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+. Rebranded from Hulu Ad Manager in early 2024. Low minimum spend ($500), ZIP/DMA + interest segment targeting. As of 2024, 4,200+ brands and 1,000+ agencies onboarded since 2021 launch; 85% are new Disney advertising customers (heavily SMB / hyperlocal).

New York, New York
Finecast

Finecast

Merged

Connected TV / Addressable TV Advertising

Finecast is WPP Media's CTV / addressable TV trading desk — launched 2017 by GroupM. Aggregates linear + addressable + connected TV inventory across publishers for cross-platform buying. Now part of WPP Media (post-2025 GroupM rebrand).

London
LG Electronics

LG Electronics

Consumer Electronics / Connected TV Advertising

South Korean multinational electronics conglomerate. #2 global TV manufacturer (~120M+ smart TV footprint). Parent of LG Ad Solutions (the AdTech arm formed via the 2021 Alphonso acquisition). Stub created for ATDb hierarchy modeling — full enrichment deferred.

Seoul
Madhive

Madhive

AdTech - Programmatic Television Advertising

Madhive is an enterprise-grade advanced television advertising technology platform that serves as critical infrastructure for the programmatic advertising revolution in connected TV (CTV) and over-the-top (OTT) streaming environments. The company provides comprehensive demand-side platform (DSP) and supply-side platform (SSP) capabilities that enable advertisers, agencies, broadcasters, and media companies to execute sophisticated, data-driven advertising campaigns across both traditional lin...

MNTN

MNTN

Connected TV (CTV) Advertising Technology

MNTN is a digital marketing and advertising technology company that provides various software and services to help businesses drive growth and reach their target audience.

Los Angeles, California
OneView

OneView

Rebranded

Connected TV / Programmatic Advertising

OneView is a programmatic advertising technology platform specializing in converged TV advertising solutions that bridge traditional linear television and modern digital streaming environments. The company addresses the critical challenge of audience fragmentation across cable, satellite, over-the-air broadcast, and multiple streaming services by providing unified programmatic access to both legacy broadcast inventory and connected TV (CTV) placements through a single integrated platform. Thi...

San Jose, California
(4)
Unranked(6)
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Animal Planet

Television / Streaming Advertising

Animal Planet is Discovery's flagship cable and streaming network dedicated to wildlife, nature, and animal-focused content, reaching hundreds of millions of households worldwide.

New York, New York
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Harmonic

Video Infrastructure and Ad Insertion

Harmonic is a video delivery infrastructure company providing software and hardware solutions for cable operators, satellite, telco, and media companies to deliver broadcast and OTT video services.

San Jose, California
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History Channel

Premium Video Advertising / Linear TV & Streaming

History Channel is a leading cable and satellite television network owned by A&E Networks, delivering historical, documentary, and reality programming to over 90 million U.S. households.

New York, New York
Proxima Media

Proxima Media

Ad-Supported Streaming / AVOD / FAST

Proxima Media is a media investment and content company that operates advertising-supported television and digital properties, including the Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment brands. It participates in the ad-supported streaming ecosystem by monetizing content through programmatic and direct ad sales.

Los Angeles, California
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Science Channel

Television / Video Advertising

Science Channel is a Discovery-owned cable and streaming network delivering science, technology, and engineering content to curious audiences across the United States.

New York, New York
Ventura OS

Ventura OS

Smart TV OS / CTV Platform

Ventura is The Trade Desk's smart TV operating system, announced November 20, 2024 with rollout in 2H 2025. Targets the $40B+ CTV ad market with TTD-controlled OS — competitor to Roku OS, Amazon Fire TV, Vizio SmartCast. Launch partners: Disney, Paramount, Tubi, Sonos.