New research from market intelligence firm Omdia reveals that global connected television advertising revenue is poised to surge from $44 billion in 2025 to an impressive $81 billion by 2030. This dramatic increase signals a profound transformation in how viewers are reached and engaged by advertisers worldwide.
Shifting Dominance In Television Advertising
The analysis highlights a pivotal industry shift: connected television advertising is expected to completely eclipse traditional linear television advertising in the 2030s. The battle for the domestic living room is intensifying as leading corporations reposition themselves to capture 50% of the global market by decade’s end.
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Platform Leaders Shape The Future
Among the major players, Google is forecast to command a 26% share of the global connected TV advertising market, leveraging the vast reach of YouTube and its robust advertising ecosystem. Parallelly, retail giant Amazon is projected to secure 13% of the international market through the integration of its Prime Video platform with retail media. Streaming pioneer Netflix is anticipated to capture 9%, further solidifying its influence as it expands its ad-supported subscription tier.
Emerging Trends And The Road Ahead
Industry experts forecast several critical trends that will fuel this transformative period: significant expansion in ad-supported streaming services, strategic convergence between retail media and television advertising, and an increasing emphasis on programmatic, targeted advertising campaigns. Furthermore, the evolution of television operating systems and smart TV ecosystems is intensifying competition for consumer engagement and platform ownership.
European Market And Strategic Implications
In Europe, the television operating system landscape is rapidly evolving. The research indicates that VIDAA is emerging as the region’s third-largest operating system, trailing only behind Android TV and Tizen. This development underscores a broader trend where hardware manufacturers seek greater control over the smart TV user experience.
Insight From Industry Leaders
Omdia’s Head of Media and Entertainment, Maria Rua Aguete, commented, “The battle for the living room is no longer only about streaming content. It is increasingly about controlling the platform, the advertising layer, the operating system, the data and ultimately the consumer relationship.” Principal Analyst David Tett added, “Connected television companies are at risk of losing incredibly valuable ground to tech giants. Strategies are needed to safeguard advertising revenues while competing against players such as Google and Amazon.”
Convergence Of Television And Digital Commerce
The research reinforces that television is rapidly evolving into a unified ecosystem where digital advertising, retail media, and direct commerce integration are interwoven. This synergy makes the connected television landscape one of the most strategically valuable battlegrounds in the global media arena.
As advertisers and media companies navigate this dynamic environment, the emphasis on robust digital strategies and platform control will be decisive in defining success in the connected television era.
