Parks Associates’ new white paper, Interactive & Shoppable TV: Next Wave of CTV Revenues, released in partnership with Adeia, focuses on the service provider opportunity to advance the consumer experience and build on expectations of interactivity and specifically engage in commerce through the TV. Parks Associates forecasts that by 2029, more than 278 million viewers will watch subscription ad-supported streaming and that consumers are open to expanded commercial experiences on the TV.
“Industry players can take productive steps today to advance the interactive TV experience for viewers and advertisers by connecting workflows, making effective use of available data, and optimizing user experience elements for interactivity,” said Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Parks Associates. “Success involves building sustainable, scalable solutions for the long term rather than quick, band-aid solutions that address only immediate challenges.”
The white paper highlights consumer interest, use, and preferences for interactive features across TV and mobile viewing devices and platforms, including shoppable advertisements. Research highlights include high demand for commerce and advertising in CTV:
- 52% of US internet households are likely or very likely to perform at least one commercial activity through a CTV platform.
- 82% see streaming ads through a combination of free streaming services, ad-based tiers of subscription streaming services, and vMVPD services that feature ads as part of their live/linear bundles of channels.
- 59% subscribe to an ad-based tier of an SVOD service, like Netflix, Disney+, or Peacock.
- 47% watch free ad-based streaming services, like Tubi, Pluto, and The Roku Channel.
- 22% watch streaming pay-TV services, vMVPDs, like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Philo.
The rise in adoption of ad-based services creates a foundation for additional revenues as well as opportunities to engage viewers in new ways through more interactive and personalized experiences. Shoppable features and direct transactional opportunities can turn social and video content into a more direct sales channel, blurring the lines between entertainment, content consumption, and e-commerce.
The research white paper is available for download and will be featured at Parks Associates’ eighth annual Future of Video: Business of Streaming, November 18-20, 2025, in Marina del Rey, California. To schedule an interview with an analyst or to request specific data, please contact Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein at mindi.sue@parksassociates.com, 972-490-1113.
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