Frequently Asked Questions
What does this product do?
This product allows advertisers to run programmatic CTV ads during live sports games, specifically during high-impact moments such as touchdowns, red-zone plays, turnovers, and halftime. It brings real-time sports moments into standard programmatic buying workflows.
Which sports does this support?
The platform primarily supports NFL and College Football, with additional major professional sports available depending on inventory and partnerships.
Who is this product designed for?
It’s built for:
National and regional brands
Agencies managing sports, CTV, or upper-funnel budgets
Advertisers currently buying broadcast sports who want more efficiency, targeting, and transparency
How is this different from buying sports inventory through a DSP?
Traditional programmatic sports buys don’t offer control over when an ad appears within a live game. This product activates ads during specific, high-attention moments, while preserving programmatic targeting, pricing, and reporting.
Is this a direct publisher buy?
No. Ads are bought programmatically through curated deals, eliminating the need for direct broadcaster contracts or long negotiations.
Is the inventory guaranteed or auction-based?
Inventory is accessed via curated programmatic deals, providing more predictability and control than open auction inventory, while retaining programmatic flexibility.
How long does it take to launch a campaign?
Campaigns can be set up much faster than traditional broadcast buys, often within days rather than weeks, depending on targeting and deal access.
What moments can ads run during?
Ads can be activated during:
Touchdowns
Red-zone plays
Halftime
Turnovers and momentum shifts
Moment availability may vary by game and stream.
How close to the moment does the ad actually run?
Ads are activated in near real time, with technology designed specifically for live sports environments to minimize delay between moment detection and ad delivery.
Can I choose specific games or teams?
Yes. Campaigns can be aligned to specific leagues, games, regions, and audience segments, subject to inventory availability.
What targeting options are available?
Standard programmatic targeting options are supported, including:
Audience and household targeting
Geographic targeting
Device and platform targeting
Behavioral and contextual signals
All targeting is based on logged-in CTV data where available.
Can I run different creatives for different moments?
Yes. Creative strategies can be aligned to different moments (for example, one message for halftime and another for post-score moments), depending on campaign setup.
Where do the ads run?
Ads run across major connected TV streaming environments and devices that carry live sports content.
Is this built for CTV specifically?
Yes. The product is built natively for CTV environments, not adapted from linear TV buying logic.
Do buyers need to install a custom SDK or integrate new technology?
No. Activation happens through standard DSP workflows using curated deal IDs. No additional engineering is required.
What reporting is available?
Advertisers receive post-game reporting that includes:
Games and dates
Placement and timing
Delivery and performance metrics
Transparency into where ads ran
Can I see which games my ads appeared in?
Yes. Reporting provides game-level visibility, which is not typically available in standard programmatic sports buys.
What performance metrics are supported?
Standard CTV metrics, including:
Impressions
Completion rate
Viewability (CTV standard)
Engagement proxies
Optional brand lift and conversion measurement may be available.
