Observed Signal · Aug 27, 2026 · Partnership · Source: Meedia · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Connected TV (CTV) & OTT Market: Teads and V extend homescreen partnership to 2028
Teads and smart-TV OS provider V (formerly VIDAA) have extended their strategic partnership through 2028, naming Teads the exclusive global commercial partner for HomeScreen advertising on V-powered smart TVs. The agreement enables homescreen targeting using hardware and setup signals—selectable screen-size tiers (including V’s “Platinum” displays) and room context (e.g., living room, bedroom)—across roughly 30 markets in EMEA, APAC and the Americas. Around Black Friday and Cyber Monday Teads will have a global 10-day exclusive HomeScreen Takeover window and act as the sole sales partner for that period. Independent tests with the MediaMento Institute reported a 48% attention rate for Teads’ HomeScreen video ads (16% higher than skippable formats) and faster attention capture for interactive 3D creatives.
Exclusive global commercialization of Smart TV HomeScreen inventory and a high-visibility Black Friday/Cyber Monday takeover across ~30 markets meaningfully expands CTV ad inventory and targeting capabilities, but it is an industry development rather than a platform policy or regulation change.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Partnership extended through 2028; Teads named exclusive global commercial partner for V HomeScreen advertising.
- Teads has a global 10-day exclusive HomeScreen Takeover and sole sales rights around Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
- HomeScreen targeting will be available in about 30 markets across EMEA, APAC and the Americas.
- Targeting uses hardware and setup signals, including screen-size tiers (V's “Platinum” displays) and room context (living room, bedroom).
- MediaMento Institute tests: 48% attention rate for HomeScreen video ads (16% higher than skippable formats); interactive 3D creatives captured attention faster.
Connected Companies & Entities
9 Entities mappedTCL
CTV & Streaming Platform (Broadcaster)Consumer electronics brand selling TVs, devices and smart home products.
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Amazon
Global commerce, cloud, advertising and subscription platform company.
“The article references that Samsung start screen inventory is bookable via the Amazon DSP....”
Samsung Electronics
Global electronics maker monetising devices, streaming, advertising and digital services.
“Samsung currently sells its own start screen inventory directly, though those placements can also be booked via other channels such as the A...”
Hisense
Consumer electronics maker with a proprietary smart TV monetisation platform.
“V is described as the Smart TV operating system of Hisense and other OEM manufacturers; Teads will market Hisense start screens among others...”
Lumen Research
Attention measurement and media optimisation for advertisers and agencies.
Ad Alliance
German cross-media sales house for RTL and partner inventory.
“LG permits the Ad Alliance to book its start screen inventory on LG devices....”
Teads
Hybrid SSP and media platform for premium open-internet advertising.
“Teads, the omnichannel outcomes platform, extended its multi-year strategic partnership with V and will act as the exclusive global commerci...”
Search, video, adtech and cloud giant within Alphabet.
“The article notes Teads also markets Google TV start screens as part of its broader Homescreen inventory strategy....”
LG
South Korean listed holding company for major LG subsidiaries.
“LG markets its own start screen inventory but allows bookings through the Ad Alliance....”
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