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Why a Marketing Partner with a DSP Gives You the Edge

June 24, 2025 by AIM

Why a Marketing Partner with a DSP Gives You the Edge

At Automotive Internet Media, we understand that digital advertising success requires more than just placing ads – it requires control, efficiency, and data-driven strategy. That’s why we built OptaClick, our proprietary Demand Side Platform (DSP).

Published: June 23, 2025


Automotive Internet Media | Digital Marketing Agency

Demand Side Platform

But what exactly is a DSP, and why does it matter that we own ours?

A Demand Side Platform is a powerful software system that enables advertisers to buy digital ad inventory across multiple ad exchanges and networks in real-time, all from a centralized interface. By owning our DSP, we’re able to offer our automotive clients significant strategic advantages that general agencies, or even those relying on third-party DSPs, simply can’t match.

Here’s a closer look at the top benefits of working with a marketing partner that operates its own DSP:

1. Streamlined Advertising Workflow

With OptaClick, there’s no need to juggle multiple platforms or vendors. Our DSP simplifies and automates the entire media buying process, allowing you to manage, monitor, and adjust campaigns from a single dashboard. This not only saves time, but also boosts responsiveness and control over campaign performance.

2. Smarter Spend & Greater Cost Efficiency

Real-time bidding technology enables OptaClick to automatically optimize ad placements based on performance and pricing. By reducing waste and bidding more intelligently, we help you make the most of your advertising dollars and generate better results at lower costs.

3. Broader Reach Through Premium Inventory Access

Our DSP connects you to a wide array of ad inventory, from top-tier publishers to open web placements. That means more opportunities to place your ads in front of the right audience, across websites, apps, and video platforms that your target audience trusts and visits daily.

4. Precision Targeting at Scale

OptaClick is built to reach in-market automotive shoppers actively searching for their next vehicle. With advanced targeting capabilities based on demographics, online behavior, interests, location, and more, our platform ensures your ads connect with serious buyers. Whether you’re aiming to move inventory fast or build brand awareness in key zip codes, OptaClick delivers the precision targeting needed to drive showroom traffic and online leads.

5. Real-Time Performance Insights

One of the most powerful aspects of a DSP is the access to live campaign data. With OptaClick, we continuously analyze performance metrics to identify what’s working and where there’s room to improve which allows us to adjust and refine campaigns on the fly for maximum impact.

6. Flexible & Scalable for Any Dealer Size

Whether you’re a local dealership or part of an automotive group, OptaClick adapts to your needs. Our platform scales easily, supporting everything from modest brand campaigns to multi-location, multi-channel efforts, without sacrificing control or visibility.

7. Higher Return on Investment

Ultimately, our DSP enables smarter ad delivery, better targeting, and more efficient campaign management, all of which work together to deliver a stronger ROI. With OptaClick, your dealership’s marketing budget goes further, driving real results that can be tracked, measured, and improved continuously.

Why Does This Matter?

Choosing a digital marketing partner that owns its own DSP, like Automotive Internet Media, gives you unmatched transparency, control, and efficiency. We don’t just run your campaigns; we craft them from the ground up, leveraging our technology to get your message in front of the right audience at the right time.

Ready to See What OptaClick Can Do For Your Dealership?

Contact us today to learn how programmatic advertising with a fully owned DSP can transform your digital strategy and drive smarter, more profitable results. Our team at Automotive Internet Media is ready to help you reach the right audience at the right time.

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Filed Under: Programmatic Tagged With: auto marketing, Digital Marketing

The State of Streaming TV in 2025

May 13, 2025 by AIM

The State of Streaming TV in 2025

In 2025, streaming television has firmly established itself as the dominant form of TV viewing, surpassing traditional pay-TV in global revenue. Here’s what you need to know about where streaming TV is at and headed next.

Published: May 13, 2025


Automotive Internet Media | Digital Marketing Agency

CTV vs OTT

What’s the Difference Between Linear TV and CTV/OTT?

Linear TV, also known as traditional television, is the kind of TV that’s delivered through cable or satellite services. Viewers watch scheduled programming on specific channels, with ads inserted at predetermined times. While it still reaches a broad audience, Linear TV’s ability to target specific viewers is limited, and there’s little opportunity for advertisers to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns in real time.

Connected TV (CTV) refers to internet-connected television screens—like smart TVs and devices such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. It delivers video ads through streaming platforms like Hulu and YouTube TV, reaching viewers on their big screens at home. CTV combines the impact of traditional TV with the precision, engagement, and real-time tracking of digital advertising—making it a smart choice for today’s marketers.

Over-the-top (OTT) refers to any video content streamed over the internet, whether on mobile, desktop, or TV devices. OTT advertising reaches viewers who consume content outside of traditional cable, and while it includes CTV, it also expands your reach to phones, tablets, and laptops. The key benefit? OTT gives you the power to target audiences with the precision of digital marketing—across all screens.

Why Should You Consider CTV/OTT Advertising?

CTV/OTT advertising offers the best of both worlds: the advanced targeting of digital ads and the immersive viewing experience of traditional TV. CTV focuses on delivering ads to viewers on internet-connected TV screens like smart TVs, Roku, or Fire TV, while OTT extends your reach across additional devices like smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Together, they allow advertisers to engage audiences wherever they’re streaming content.

Here are three key benefits of CTV/OTT advertising:

Data-Driven Targeting Capabilities
With CTV/OTT, you can unlock powerful targeting options using 1st-party data, 3rd-party segments, and lookalike audiences. This ensures your ads are tailored to specific user behaviors, demographics, and locations—reducing wasted spend and helping your dealership reach the right shoppers at the right time.

Higher Engagement
CTV/OTT ads often appear in high-resolution formats and are frequently unskippable, leading to more completed views. Some formats are even interactive, inviting users to engage directly. According to StackAdapt, “In the first half of 2022, CTV ads achieved a global viewability rate of 93.2%,” showing how effectively these formats capture audience attention.

Real-Time Insights
Unlike traditional TV, CTV/OTT campaigns provide real-time data. Advertisers can monitor impressions, conversions, cost-per-conversion, and video completion rates instantly. This allows for quick optimizations and better campaign performance from start to finish.

The Future of TV Is Shifting

As more viewers continue to cut the cord and move away from traditional Linear TV, the growth of CTV is undeniable. According to Statista, “Streaming services reached a record 40.3% share of TV usage in the U.S., far surpassing cable and broadcast at 27.2% and 20.5%, respectively.” This data shows that the shift to CTV is not just a passing trend—it’s a long-term transformation that continues to grow.

Infographic: Streaming Hits 40% of U.S. TV Usage for the First Time | Statista You will find more infographics at Statista

Reach the Right Audience with CTV and OTT

CTV and OTT give automotive dealers the ability to reach in-market shoppers with video—just like traditional TV—but with far more control over who sees the ad and how often. With the power of digital targeting, your dealership can reach car buyers not only in their living rooms but also across all devices—phones, tablets, laptops, and more.

At Automotive Internet Media, we offer comprehensive CTV/OTT advertising services designed to help dealerships like yours reach the right audience and drive more conversions—powered by our own demand-side platform. Whether you’re new to streaming video ads or looking to optimize your current strategy, our team is here to help you get the most out of this powerful channel. [Click here to learn more], or contact us today to get started!

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Filed Under: CTV/OTT, Programmatic Tagged With: CTV, Digital Marketing

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