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iSpot.tv

iSpot.tv

iSpot.tv provides real-time, outcome-based TV ad measurement across linear and streaming, enabling advertisers to verify performance and optimize spend with speed and precision that legacy measurement solutions cannot match.

ispot.tvBellevue, Washington, United StatesFounded 2012

Last updated May 26, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jun 1, 2026

Industry
TV Ad Measurement & Analytics
Business Model
SaaS
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
201-500
Funding
$325M
Revenue Range
$50M-$150M
API Available
Yes
Market Position

Leading independent real-time TV ad measurement platform and emerging alternative currency provider to Nielsen

Overview

iSpot.tv is a TV advertising measurement and analytics company that provides brands, agencies, and networks with real-time data on ad performance, audience reach, and competitive activity across linear TV and streaming platforms. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, iSpot has built a comprehensive platform that tracks virtually every TV ad airing in the United States, enabling advertisers to measure the business outcomes driven by their TV investments with speed and precision previously unavailable in the industry. iSpot's platform combines proprietary ACR (Automatic Content Recognition) data, first-party purchase and behavioral data, and advanced analytics to connect TV ad exposure to real-world outcomes such as website visits, app downloads, and sales conversions. The company has positioned itself as a currency-grade measurement provider, having been certified by major industry bodies and selected by networks and advertisers as an alternative measurement currency to Nielsen. Its real-time capabilities allow advertisers to optimize campaigns mid-flight rather than waiting for post-campaign reports. In the AdTech ecosystem, iSpot occupies a critical position as the TV measurement landscape undergoes significant disruption, with advertisers demanding more accountability and cross-platform comparability. The company competes directly with legacy measurement providers like Nielsen while also facing competition from newer entrants. iSpot has raised substantial venture funding and counts major brands, agencies, and TV networks among its clients, making it one of the most influential independent measurement companies in the converged TV advertising space.

Products & Features

iSpot Verified Outcomes

Connects TV ad exposure to real-world business outcomes including website visits, app downloads, search activity, and sales conversions using matched panel and data partner integrations.

iSpot Real-Time Ad Tracker

Monitors and reports on TV ad airings across linear and streaming in near real-time, providing competitive intelligence on ad spend, creative, and scheduling.

iSpot Audience Measurement

Delivers deduplicated reach and frequency metrics across linear TV and streaming platforms, enabling cross-platform campaign planning and reporting.

iSpot Attention Analytics

Measures viewer attention and engagement with TV ads using ACR and panel data to assess ad effectiveness beyond simple exposure metrics.

iSpot Competitive Intelligence

Provides brands and agencies with detailed visibility into competitor TV advertising activity, spend estimates, creative rotation, and network/daypart strategies.

iSpot Currency

A certified, currency-grade audience measurement solution designed to serve as an alternative or complement to Nielsen for transacting TV advertising deals.

Key Features
Real-time TV ad tracking across linear and streamingOutcome-based measurement linking TV exposure to business resultsACR-powered audience measurementCross-platform reach and frequency deduplicationCompetitive intelligence and spend estimationCurrency-grade measurement certificationMid-flight campaign optimization capabilitiesCreative performance scoring and benchmarkingIntegration with brand KPIs and first-party data
Use Cases
Measuring TV ad-driven website traffic and conversionsCompetitive monitoring of rival brand TV advertising strategiesCross-platform reach planning across linear and streamingMid-flight TV campaign optimization based on real-time performanceTransacting TV advertising deals using alternative currency measurementBenchmarking creative performance against category normsVerifying TV ad delivery and audience guaranteesAttribution of TV advertising to sales and app installs
Customer Segments
National TV advertisers and brandsAdvertising agencies and holding companiesTV networks and streaming platformsMedia buyers and plannersDirect-to-consumer brandsAutomotive advertisersPharmaceutical and healthcare advertisersFinancial services advertisers

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