
Your CFO probably has not read Lewis and Rao 2015. They should. The most rigorous academic paper eve

A $2.5 billion surge in political ad spend is set to disrupt the CTV landscape in 2026—and it’s happening on the same platforms brands rely on every day. This post breaks down how an unprecedented influx of political dollars will drive up CPMs, strain inventory, and distort campaign performance during the critical September-to-November window.

This article explores why last click attribution, while simple and widely used, often misrepresents true marketing performance. It breaks down how modern consumer journeys—especially in Connected TV—are fragmented, delayed, and cross-device, making the final click an unreliable source of truth. The piece highlights the hidden cost of overvaluing bottom-funnel channels and makes the case for measuring the full customer journey, not just the last step.

CTV is the most powerful—and most intrusive—channel in modern advertising. This article explores why entering the living room demands a different strategy, how premium environments improve performance, and why brands must earn attention rather than interrupt it to win with CTV.