A study by Samsung Ads and OMG Australia shows that Connected TV home screen ads capture 2.5 times more active attention than linear TV and significantly reduce wastage compared to social media. The findings highlight the importance of screen size and ad placement in driving viewer engagement.

This article discusses McKinsey's "attention equation," which evaluates consumer engagement beyond just views. It emphasizes the importance of understanding both the quality of attention and the demographics of the audience to effectively monetize content across different media channels.

Research by Dr. Karen Nelson-Field and VCCP Media reveals that distinctive branded assets significantly enhance effectiveness in low-attention digital environments, showing a 2.5x increase in business outcomes compared to weak branding. The study emphasizes the necessity of aligning creative with media to maximize impact, particularly as most digital ads receive less than 2.5 seconds of attention. A five-point plan is suggested for brands to optimize their asset usage and improve memory encoding in advertising.