As broadcasters look to unify fragmented ad sales and inventory across linear and digital channels, tvbeat’s founder & CEO Robert Farazin, outlines how automation and data-driven intelligence enable a true Total TV proposition. This presentation to The Future of TV Advertising Sydney in March explains the impact on campaign reach and operational efficiency, and how… Continue reading Total TV: The commercial blueprint for unified sales, yield and growth
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Tom Morrod at Caretta Research reckons only the largest broadcasters can compete with global streamers for content and still have the money for best-in-class streaming platforms. Hearst Networks EMEA is an example of a mid-sized channel owner that has already prioritised digital partnerships over owned-and-operated.
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