Streaming TV Ads – Reaching Families Where They Watch Now

It’s bedtime, and the living room lights are low. A smart TV glows with cartoons, and a tired parent finally gets to sit down. The volume dips just enough for a 15-second ad to roll. It’s for a new indoor play center—and they’re listening.

This is what modern advertising looks like for family-focused brands. And it’s why Connected TV (CTV) has become the go-to platform in 2025.

Families Are Streaming More Than Ever

Streaming is no longer a trend—it’s the new normal. As of early 2024, 38.7% of all U.S. TV viewing happens on streaming platforms, outpacing both cable and broadcast (Nielsen, The Gauge: January 2024).

This isn’t just about Netflix. Platforms like:

• Tubi
  
  
• Roku Channel
  
  
• Peacock
  
  
• ESPN
  
  
• Pluto TV
   
  ...are where families spend their screen time—and where your ads can appear alongside premium content.
  
  

Why It Works for Family Brands

Let’s break it down. In a recent campaign, ads targeting parents with children:

• Ran across 209 apps and channels
  
  
• Reached up to 1,910 unique households per week
  
  
• Operated on a $1,900 total budget
  
  
• Targeted audiences by age, income, language, and interests
  (Source: i-crafters.com, Streaming Campaign Data, 2025)
  
  

That means you can show your ad to:

• A mom in her 30s watching HGTV
  
  
• A dad watching ESPN after work
  
  
• A bilingual family streaming ViX on Saturday morning...all in the same campaign.
  
  

The Power of Smart Targeting

CTV lets you dial in your audience—not just by location, but by:

• Household income ($20K–$500K+)
  
  
• Net worth (<$100K to $2M+)
  
  
• Language (English or Spanish)
  
  
• Family type (parents with babies, kids, or teens)
  
  
• Career types (nurses, engineers, small business owners)
  
  

And then there’s interest targeting:

• Family activities
  
  
• Toys
  
  
• Fitness
  
  
• Children’s products
  
  
• Education
  
  

These filters make every impression count.

Streaming = More Attention + Less Waste

Unlike traditional TV, where ads run to whoever’s watching, CTV lets you show up only for your audience.

No more wasting budget on the wrong viewers.

In fact, streaming ads with both demographic and interest targeting show a 33% higher completion rate than generic campaigns (eMarketer, “CTV Ad Benchmarks 2023”).

If you're marketing your business to families in 2025, it’s time to be on their screens—when they’re relaxed, engaged, and watching with intent. Streaming TV offers everything you need: smart targeting, transparent performance, and real-time flexibility.

Because when families stream, they're not just watching. They're planning their weekend.