NOT ALL IMPRESSIONS HAVE THE SAME VALUE: ATTENTION IS THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE VIDEO ADVERTISING

29. 4. 2026 | 6 min read One of the most promising developments in video advertising is the emergence of genuine cross-platform measurement—the ability to track impressions across all screens, platforms and devices. However, this progress also raises a fundamental question: are all the impressions combined into a single overall picture really equal? VAB challenges this assumption. Drawing on findings from various studies, it shows that the true value of video lies not in volume, but in attention. In this article, Screenforce summarises the main findings and recommendations.

VAB: PREMIUM STREAMERS OUTPERFORM YOUTUBE IN ADVERTISING EFFECTIVENESS

21. 4. 2026 | 5 min read The Video Advertising Bureau said premium CTV platforms outperform YouTube in co-viewing, attention and session length, citing a year-long study of 22 services. Premium video delivered 33 percent higher co-viewing and sessions averaging 1 hour and 18 minutes, 49 percent longer than YouTube. The report argues premium CTV impressions generate stronger presence, sustained attention and overall advertising efficiency for marketers. The Video Advertising Bureau (VAB) has commissioned a study that encourages brands and marketers to re-think their approach to buying advertising against YouTube over premium media experiences like network-owned streaming platforms.

VAB STUDY: SOCIAL MEDIA HAS NO CHANCE OF HELPING SMALL BRANDS BREAK THROUGH WITHOUT ADVERTISING ON STREAMING TV

17. 2. 2026 | 5 min read Today’s VAB webinar showed that while social media is popular among advertisers, it is far from a silver bullet. It’s true that it is easy to buy, easy to measure, and allows for quick testing. But there is one major problem: new research shows that its effect on new brands is limited and absolutely insufficient for breakthrough success. However, when streaming TV is added as an additional channel alongside social media, brands achieve significantly greater attention, better recall, and higher purchase intent.

TIPS FOR SMALL ADVERTISERS FOR AN EFFECTIVE TV CAMPAIGN

29. 8. 2024 | 4 min read The answer to how small advertisers can run an effective TV campaign lies in data-driven customer targeting, such as the Audience-Based TV Buying strategy.

CONTEXTUALLY RELEVANT ADS ARE MORE EFFECTIVE

22. 8. 2024 | 2 min read Contextual advertising can significantly impact campaign metrics across the purchase funnel. This is the finding of research conducted by VAB.

VAB INSPIRE: HOW TV ADVERTISING GROWS BRANDS

1. 8. 2023 | 9 min read ARE YOU WONDERING HOW YOU CAN USE TV TO BUILD OR STRENGTHEN YOUR BRAND, INCREASE WEBSITE TRAFFIC, LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS SUCCESSFULLY OR INCREASE YOUR SHARE OF MARKET? JASON WIESE, SVP, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INSIGHTS AT VIDEO ADVERTISING BUREAU (VAB), AND AMIT SHARAN, SVP OF MARKETING AT TATARI, SHARE THEIR ANALYSES AND CASE STUDIES FOCUSING ON “HOW TV ADVERTISING GROWS BRANDS”.

VAB RELEASES CASE STUDIES IN STREAMING VIDEO AD CAMPAIGNS

19. 10. 2021 | 2 min read A new VAB report features case studies from Hulu, NBCUniversal, ViacomCBS, AMC Networks, Spectrum Reach, iSpot and TVSquared showing how streaming drove successful campaigns

TV DRIVES BUSINESS OUTCOMES

30. 4. 2021 | 3 min read Global TV Group arms advertisers with latest TV effectiveness evidence from around the world. Research collection demonstrates how TV works in every market, for all customer objectives.

RESEARCH: TV HELPS LEGITIMISE YOUNGER BRANDS

20. 11. 2020 | 3 min read Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, in partnership with industry body VAB, has released a new report, The Halo Effect: TV as a Growth Engine, which analyses TV’s influence on businesses’ ability to drive financial outcomes and growth by life stage. The analysis found that both direct-to-consumer (DTC) and non-DTC brands across all life stages see measurable results from TV advertising across the board.

WHY TV ADVERTISING IS STILL THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND AUTO SALES

3. 2. 2020 | 5 min read A multi-platform approach is essential in successfully targeting auto buyers. But it's important to remember that, when it comes to reaching those potential buyers, TV advertising still tops the list. If your auto client is considering scaling back on their television media buy, then they're in danger of missing out on the most important aspect of the auto buyer's purchase journey. It's a choice that could end up costing them way more than it saves.

TV AD SPEND APPEARS TO BOOST DIGITAL KPIS FOR AUTO BRANDS

15. 8. 2018 | 2 min read Automakers that increased TV ad spending in the fourth quarter of 2017 saw a statistically significant boost in digital key performance indicators (KPIs), including unique visitors and search.

ONLINE BUSINESSES BOOMING ON TV; GLOBAL FIGURES REVEAL THE IMPORTANCE OF TV ADVERTISING TO ONLINE BUSINESSES

14. 6. 2018 | 8 min read Figures from around the world show the extent to which online businesses are now investing in TV advertising, in some countries becoming the biggest investors in TV.