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GlossaryCTV, Video & AudioTV Attribution (Outcomes Measurement)

CTV, Video & Audio

TV Attribution (Outcomes Measurement)

Linking TV or CTV ad exposure to downstream actions such as site visits, app installs or sales, usually using ACR or IP-matched data.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

TV attribution is the measurement of how television or connected TV ad exposure leads to downstream actions such as website visits, app installs or sales. It typically matches exposure data from automatic content recognition (ACR) or IP addresses with outcome data. Advertisers use it to judge TV performance alongside digital channels and optimize spend.