# US digital video advertising trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-digital-video-advertising-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-20T02:23:51.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The US digital advertising landscape is experiencing a significant shift toward video and Connected TV (CTV) platforms. Digital video advertising spend is projected to exceed $80 billion by 2026, marking an 11% year-over-year increase as advertisers move budgets away from static formats.

Connected TV provides opportunities for brand engagement through programmatic advertising, which utilizes real-time data for automated ad placement. Unlike traditional television, CTV supports interactive formats and retargeting campaigns to allow for more personalized viewer interactions. 

Effective strategies in this space increasingly focus on capturing attention within the first three seconds. Due to many mobile users viewing content with sound off, successful creative strategies are prioritizing captions and strong visual hooks across platforms such as YouTube, Meta, and LinkedIn.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Digital video ad spend projected to exceed $80 billion by 2026

US digital video ad spend is projected to surpass $80 billion in 2026, driven by a shift toward Connected TV and interactive video formats that prioritize early viewer engagement.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/digital-video-ad-spend-projected-to-exceed-80-billion-by-2026

### 2026-09-15: Podcast advertising projected to capture 48% of US digital audio spend by 2030

Podcast advertising is projected to claim 48% of US digital audio ad spend by 2030, driven by high host authenticity and a shift toward audiovisual consumption on streaming platforms.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/podcast-advertising-projected-to-capture-48-of-us-digital-audio-spend-by-2030

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