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Irdeto Broadcast Addressable Advertising
A broadcast addressable advertising solution that combines the reach and premium viewing experience of linear TV with the targeting, measurement and optimization capabilities of digital advertising, enabling operators to maximize the value of broadcast and OTT inventory.
Advertising budgets are increasingly shifting to digital platforms because they offer precise targeting, real-time measurement and campaign optimization. While broadcast TV delivers premium reach and engagement, it lacks the addressability of OTT advertising. Irdeto Broadcast Addressable Advertising bridges this gap by bringing digital targeting, measurement and monetization capabilities to broadcast inventory, helping operators increase revenue while delivering more relevant advertising experiences.
Benefits
Premium inventory monetization
Increase the value of broadcast ad inventory
Digital precision
Bring OTT-style targeting to broadcast TV
Higher revenue
Increase CPMs with more relevant advertising
Campaign insights
Measure performance with real-time reporting
Unified advertising
Manage campaigns across broadcast and OTT
Better viewer experience
Deliver more relevant and engaging ads
Proven results
50%
higher advertising CPMs
40%
improved ad fill rates
25%
higher campaign engagement
100%
STB coverage across Linux, RDK and ATV
Certifications and recognition
BroadcastPro Manufacturer Awards 2024
Streaming Media European Innovation Awards 2024
BroadcastPro Manufacturer Awards 2025
Key features
Addressable ad insertion
Replace broadcast ads with targeted ads in real time
Hybrid STB support
Deliver addressable advertising to connected and unconnected devices
Ad server integration
Integrate with operator and third-party advertising ecosystems
Real-time impression management
Track delivery, measure campaign performance and optimize outcomes
Clash management
Prevent conflicting or overlapping advertisements
Advanced reporting
Provide campaign analytics, impression tracking and audience insights
How it works
Advertising SDK detects ad opportunities, selects targeted ads via ad servers and seamlessly inserts them into broadcast streams.
Specifications
- SDK: STB-integrated advertising SDK.
- Ad server: Supports operator and third-party ad servers.
- Delivery: Broadcast, IP Linear and OTT.
- Targeting: Audience, demographic and geographic segmentation.
- Ad insertion: Frame-accurate ad replacement.
- Reporting: Real-time impression and campaign analytics.
- Storage: Local DVR storage support for unconnected STBs.
- Campaigns: Operator-managed or externally integrated.
- Optimization: Ad pacing, clash management and audience controls.
- Infrastructure: Reuses existing broadcast and advertising systems.
Case study
Profile
Pay-TV operator monetizing broadcast and OTT audiences.
Challenge
Advertisers demanded the targeting and measurement capabilities available in digital advertising.
Solution
Enabled addressable advertising across connected and unconnected STBs, bringing digital targeting and reporting to broadcast inventory.
Results
Increased inventory value, improved campaign performance and unlocked new advertising revenue.
A technology that enables different households to receive different advertisements within the same broadcast stream.
Traditional TV delivers the same ad to every viewer, while addressable advertising targets specific audience segments or households.
Yes. The solution enables targeted advertising within traditional broadcast environments.
It improves CPMs, increases inventory value and reduces wasted impressions.
Yes. The solution is designed to reuse existing broadcast delivery and advertising systems.
Yes. Addressable advertising can be delivered to non-connected devices using local storage and the Irdeto Ad Server.
Yes. Operators and advertisers receive real-time impression tracking and campaign performance insights.
Ads are selected based on audience attributes, campaign criteria and advertiser targeting requirements.
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