
Based on insights from over 100 senior marketers at leading brands and agencies, The State of Video & CTV study finds that video is now at the heart of the marketing mix. An overwhelming majority of marketers plan to increase their investment in the year ahead, seeing it as the most essential tactic for reaching audiences and driving business outcomes across the entire funnel. While budgets for both brand storytelling and performance are on the rise, marketers face significant challenges in proving video's value across a fragmented landscape. The findings also highlight how marketers are adapting, with a clear embrace of Connected TV (CTV) for its targeting capabilities and a rapid adoption of generative AI to streamline creative processes and gain greater control.