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The New Creator Video Play: Moving From Shorts to CTV | Behind the Numbers Special Edition

Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast · with Nicole Marcus, Allison O’Keefe · March 12, 2026 · 26 min

Summary

This episode explores the strategic shift of creator video content from short-form platforms to Connected TV (CTV), offering significant opportunities for brands. It covers how to effectively program, package, and measure the ROI of creator content on bigger screens, while ensuring brand safety and suitability. The discussion provides a roadmap for brands to leverage creator talent and CTV to achieve marketing objectives.

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Themes

influencer & creatorbrand & contentanalytics & attribution

Topics covered

creator video on ctvinfluencer marketing strategyroi measurement for ctvbrand safety in ctvcontent packaging for ctvcreator partnerships

Episode description

Recorded at the EMARKETER Creator Trends 2026 Virtual Summit, this panel explores how creator video is opening new territory for brands on CTV. EMARKETER Analyst, Emmy Liederman along with Nicole Marcus, Manager of Influencer Strategy at Dick’s Sporting Goods and Allison O’Keefe, Senior Manager, Influencer and Creator Marketing at Best Buy, discuss how to shape programming cadence, package content for bigger screens, measure ROI, ensure brand safety and suitability, and build partnerships that make the most of this expanding format. Listen everywhere you find podcasts and watch on YouTube and Spotify. Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-new-creator-video-play-moving-shorts-ctv-behind-numbers-special-edition © 2026 EMARKETER

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What does this episode say about influencer & creator?
Brands should adapt their content programming cadence specifically for CTV audiences, moving beyond short-form strategies.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Develop innovative ways to package existing or new creator content to maximize engagement and impact on larger CTV screens.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Implement practical frameworks and metrics to accurately measure the ROI of CTV creator video initiatives.
What does this episode say about influencer & creator?
Prioritize brand safety and suitability by outlining strategies to mitigate risks and maintain brand integrity in the CTV advertising ecosystem.
What does this episode say about influencer & creator?
Foster robust partnerships with creators and CTV platforms to maximize the potential of creator video and create synergistic relationships.

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