Gumgum Is Granted With Two New Patents For Overlaying Ad Insertion Into Video Streams
Martech Outlook | Saturday, July 02, 2022
Leading contextual advertising company files patent for dynamic overlay ad-insertion automation, including live video streams.
FREMONT, CA : "Consumers today are increasingly rejecting TV ads often ignoring them or skipping them outright and we know that ad fatigue is a real issue, especially among Gen Z audiences. These patents offer advertisers the opportunity to have their ads contextually placed in a non-intrusive way in CTV environments. Instead of interrupting a viewing experience, an advertiser is able to add value and ensure that their message resonates with a consumer in the exact moment. Automated overlays should be a no-brainer for brands seeking to stay ahead of the curve to connect with CTV audiences." says Phil Schraeder, CEO of GumGum.
GumGum, a contextual-first global digital advertising platform, confirmed that it received two new patents for ad-insertion technology for overlay ads. This new technology allows for automated, rather than manual, overlay ad placement within video streams for ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) and free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST).
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Overlay ad insertion is not new in the CTV world, but it has always been a manual procedure. The GumGums SSAI software is used in these two patents to create dynamic overlay inventory post-production for both on-demand and live video streams. Ad overlay inventory is automatically placed into the tech stack, resulting in a simple, scalable, and efficient programmatic workflow.
Insertion of dynamic overlay video advertisements:
Server-side alteration of underlying video content is to dynamically put overlay content within a video stream such that a viewer sees the ad content over or integrated within a section of video content.
Dynamic content insertion within live streaming video:
The systems and methods for server-side manipulation of underlying video content to dynamically place overlay content or other supplemental content within a live video stream by introducing a delay within the stream so the viewer sees the ad content or integrated within a portion of the base video content.
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