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Comcast Advertising Media Solutions

Comcast Advertising Media Solutions

Advanced TV & Cross-Screen AdvertisingDivision· part of Comcast Advertisingcomcastadvertising.com

Enables advertisers to reach targeted audiences across linear TV, streaming, and digital screens using Comcast's first-party household data, delivering measurable outcomes at both local and national scale.

Last updated Jul 7, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jul 13, 2026

Founded
2000
HQ
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Connections
18

At a glance

Employees
1001-5000
Revenue
$1B+
Stock
CMCSA
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About

One of the largest advanced TV advertising sales organizations in the U.S., backed by Comcast's first-party data and premium inventory at national and local scale.

Comcast Advertising Media Solutions is the advanced TV advertising sales business of Comcast Advertising, operating as the rebranded successor to Effectv (formerly Comcast Spotlight). It serves both local and national advertisers by leveraging Comcast's vast cable and broadband infrastructure to deliver audience-based, cross-screen advertising campaigns across linear TV, streaming, and digital video platforms. The division uses first-party viewership data from millions of Comcast subscribers to enable precise audience targeting and measurable campaign outcomes. The company's core offering centers on connecting advertisers with highly targeted audiences using data-driven insights derived from Comcast's extensive household-level data. By combining traditional linear TV inventory with streaming and digital placements, Comcast Advertising Media Solutions enables advertisers to reach consumers wherever they watch content. Its technology platform supports campaign planning, execution, and measurement across multiple screens, making it a significant player in the converged TV advertising space. As part of Comcast Corporation — one of the largest media and technology companies in the world — this division benefits from unparalleled scale, premium inventory access, and deep integration with NBCUniversal's content ecosystem. It competes directly with other major TV advertising sales houses and advanced TV platforms, positioning itself as a one-stop solution for advertisers seeking reach, targeting precision, and cross-screen measurement in an increasingly fragmented media landscape.

Business model

Media Sales / Managed Service

Target market

Enterprise, Mid-Market, SMB

What they offer

  • Audience Targeting

    Household-level audience segmentation using Comcast first-party viewership and subscriber data for precise ad delivery.

  • Cross-Screen Advertising

    Unified campaign delivery across linear TV, streaming (OTT/CTV), and digital video platforms.

  • Local Advertising Solutions

    Geo-targeted advertising for local and regional advertisers leveraging Comcast's cable footprint across U.S. markets.

  • National Advertising Solutions

    Scaled national TV and streaming ad campaigns with advanced audience targeting for large brands.

  • Campaign Measurement & Attribution

    Outcome-based measurement tools that connect ad exposure to business results such as store visits, website traffic, and sales lift.

  • Comcast Advertising Platform

    Technology infrastructure supporting campaign planning, buying, and reporting across screens.

Key features

First-party household-level viewership data from millions of Comcast subscribersCross-screen reach across linear TV, CTV/OTT, and digital videoLocal and national inventory access within Comcast's cable footprintAudience-based buying and targeting capabilitiesOutcome-based measurement and attributionIntegration with NBCUniversal content and inventoryAddressable TV advertising capabilitiesDynamic ad insertion for streaming environments

Use cases

Local business advertising on cable TV and streaming platformsNational brand awareness campaigns across linear and CTVAudience-targeted TV advertising using demographic and behavioral dataPolitical advertising with geo-targeted TV placementsRetail and automotive advertisers seeking cross-screen reachDirect response campaigns with measurable TV attributionAddressable TV campaigns targeting specific households

Customer segments

Local and regional businessesNational brands and Fortune 500 advertisersPolitical campaigns and advocacy organizationsAutomotive dealers and OEMsRetail and e-commerce brandsHealthcare and pharmaceutical advertisersFinancial services companiesMedia agencies and buying groups

Tech & specs

Technology stack

FreeWheel (ad management and decisioning platform)Comcast first-party data infrastructureAddressable TV ad delivery systemsDynamic ad insertion (DAI) technologyAudience segmentation and data management platformsCross-screen measurement and attribution tools

Security & compliance

CCPAGDPRNAI complianceDAA compliance

Deployment

Managed ServiceCloud

API

Limited

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