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We work with vetted creative partners who understand CTV requirements, performance goals, and production realities.

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Adacado
Mediamint
Lemonlight
Spaceback
Innovid
Equativ
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Brighline
Adacado
Mediamint
Lemonlight
Spaceback
Innovid
Equativ
TripleLift
gumgum
kargo
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Why Creative
Becomes a Bottleneck

You might already have strong CTV strategy and access to premium inventory.
But creative is often where momentum slows.
We have limited video assets to test.
We’ve been running the same creative for too long.
Most of our creative was built for social.
Performance dropped once the same spot ran too long.
We’re just using the same commercial we ran on linear.
Strong media strategy can only take you
so far when creative can’t keep pace.
OUR PARTNERSHIPS

Creative Solutions That
Meet You Where You Are

Whether you need new video, better performance from existing assets,
or support scaling creative across campaigns, we offer flexible solutions designed around your needs.

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BEST IF YOU NEED:
A brand new
CTV ad
Professional CTV video built specifically for performance.
  • Strategy-led creative aligned to your campaign goals
  • High-quality, CTV-ready assets
  • Clear timelines and expectations
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BEST IF YOU NEED:
More relevance
from existing video
CTV ads that adjust messaging, offers, or overlays based on who’s watching.
  • Personalize messaging without re-shooting
  • Improve performance with light variation
  • Get more value from your media spend
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BEST IF YOU NEED:
Creative using
existing social assets
Adapt high-performing social video for the big screen quickly and efficiently.
  • Faster creative turnaround
  • No need to start from scratch
  • More video to support CTV scale
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BEST IF YOU NEED:
High-impact visibility without interruption
These appear when viewers pause content, giving your brand a full-screen, uncluttered moment to land a message.
  • Capture attention at a natural pause point
  • Deliver clear CTAs like QR codes or offers
  • Stay visible without disrupting the viewing experience
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interactive ctv ads

Interactive video gives viewers the option to engage directly from the TV screen, opening the door to deeper engagement and clearer next steps.

Like most advanced formats, they come with tradeoffs such as spend minimums or vendor-specific inventory, which is why understanding when to use them is key.

Explore Our Interactive CTV Options  →

Why Creative Matters in CTV

Connected TV gives you more control over who you reach and when you reach them. Creative works best when it reflects that same level of precision.

When messaging aligns with audience, context, and intent, campaigns feel more relevant and perform more consistently.
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Creative Drives Your
Desired Outcomes

In performance-driven CTV, creative directly influences what happens next. The right message can increase recall, drive site visits, support retail traffic, generate installs, or move viewers closer to conversion.

Creative isn’t just what people see. It’s how outcomes are created.
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Variation Creates Relevance,
Not Complexity

The most effective CTV campaigns don’t rely on a single hero spot. They use variation to speak more directly to the viewer.

Messaging can shift by audience, geography, context, or funnel stage. Offers and CTAs can align to intent. Even a small number of variations helps creative feel more relevant and reduces wasted impressions.
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Testing Helps You
Learn What Resonates

CTV makes it possible to see how different messages perform with different audiences.

Testing creative helps clarify what connects with viewers and where small changes can improve results. That insight makes it easier to decide what to refine next without overhauling your entire approach.
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Creative Fatigue Is Easier
to Manage in CTV

When the same creative runs too long, performance often slows. Frequency increases, impact drops, and results begin to level off.

In CTV, creative fatigue can be managed more proactively. Light refreshes, edits, and targeted variations help campaigns stay effective longer without requiring full re-shoots or major production lifts.

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Unlock The Secrets To
High-Performance CTV Ads

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Approach Creative
Strategically With
Strategus as Your
Partner

CTV campaigns excel when the ads address specific audience needs. As such, we work with brands to understand their goals, ensuring the creative aligns perfectly with the target viewers.

While many brands lack resources for personalized or seasonal campaigns, we offer creative partnerships to quickly adapt existing video assets or spin up new creative. We’ll guide you through creative best practices and our team of experts will identify a proven formula for success through ongoing campaign optimization.

Still have questions or need a referral? Don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Learn More About Strategus’ Capabilities:

Cross-Device Retargeting

Extend your reach by seamlessly retargeting audiences across devices, enhancing CTV campaign continuity.

Attribution

Measure your CTV campaign success with precise attribution tools, linking ad exposure to outcomes.

24/7 Reporting

Gain insights anytime with round-the-clock reporting, optimizing your CTV campaigns with real-time data.

Premium Inventory

Elevate your campaigns with premium, high-impact inventory.

Programmatic CTV

Harness the power of automation in CTV advertising for efficient, real-time ad buying and placement.