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CTV, Video & Audio
Programmatic Linear TV
Using automated, data-driven platforms to plan and buy ads on traditional broadcast or cable TV rather than through manual negotiation.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
Programmatic linear TV is the use of automated, data-driven platforms to plan and buy advertising on traditional broadcast or cable television, rather than through manual negotiation and insertion orders. It lets advertisers apply audience data and automated workflows to linear inventory, aiming to make TV buying more targeted, efficient, and measurable.