Gracenote Report Flags Misalignment in CTV Targeting, Urges Shift to Content-Based Strategies
A new report from Gracenote, Nielsen’s content data unit, reveals a growing disconnect in connected TV (CTV) advertising: marketers aim to drive brand awareness with large-scale campaigns, yet many rely on narrow user- and audience-based targeting more suited to small, precise segments. This misalignment is likely fueling skepticism, with 32% of surveyed media professionals rating CTV as not very effective.