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GlossaryCTV, Video & AudioEquivalized GRPs (Equivalized Units)

CTV, Video & Audio

Equivalized GRPs (Equivalized Units)

Ratings or ad units normalized to a 30-second standard so spots of different lengths can be compared and priced consistently.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

Equivalized GRPs, or equivalized units, are ratings or ad units normalized to a 30-second standard so that spots of different lengths can be compared and priced consistently. A 15-second spot, for example, may count as half a unit. Equivalizing allows planners to evaluate mixed-length schedules on a like-for-like basis.