
08/27/2025
📺 CTV vs. OTT: What’s the Difference & Why It Matters for Your Marketing? 🎯
With streaming platforms dominating the way people consume content, CTV (Connected TV) and OTT (Over-the-Top) advertising have become powerful digital marketing tools—but what’s the difference between them? Let’s break it down.
🔹 What is OTT (Over-the-Top)?
OTT refers to content delivered via the internet, bypassing traditional cable or satellite services. Think Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and YouTube—all platforms where users stream content directly on various devices.
🔹 What is CTV (Connected TV)?
CTV is a subset of OTT, referring specifically to streaming content on internet-connected televisions (smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, etc.).
🔥 The Main Difference:
📡 OTT = Content delivery via the internet across all devices (TVs, smartphones, tablets, computers).
📺 CTV = The device streaming that content on a television screen.
💡 Why It Matters for Marketers?
✅ Targeted Advertising – Show ads to specific audiences based on demographics, behaviors, and interests.
✅ High Engagement – Viewers watching on a big screen tend to be more engaged than those on mobile.
✅ Cord-Cutters & Cord-Nevers – Reach audiences who no longer watch traditional TV.
✅ Measurable Results – Track impressions, completions, and conversions like you would with digital ads.
As streaming continues to dominate, CTV & OTT advertising offer a huge opportunity for brands to connect with audiences in a more engaging, measurable, and cost-effective way.
📢 Ready to take your advertising to the next level? Let’s chat about how CTV & OTT can amplify your brand’s reach!