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CTV, Video & Audio

Advanced TV

An umbrella term for TV advertising that uses data and technology, including CTV, addressable linear TV, and programmatic TV buying.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

Advanced TV is an umbrella term for television advertising that uses data and technology beyond traditional age-and-gender ratings buys. It includes connected TV, addressable linear TV, and programmatic TV buying. Advanced TV aims to combine television's reach and impact with more precise audience targeting and measurement typically associated with digital media.