From Cable to Connected: Transforming Higher Education Enrollment with CTV

A leading higher education institution based in Nevada, prides itself on offering hands-on, real-world training that prepares students for high-demand careers. Historically reliant on Linear TV to drive awareness and interest, the institution partnered with Ventura Growth to modernize its approach—shifting to Connected TV (CTV) and Display to better engage high-intent prospective students and increase...

Programmatic Proves Its Power for Nonprofits: 4.5x Higher Affiliate Conversions, Cross-Channel Lift Observed

A globally recognized nonprofit partnered with Ventura Growth to activate programmatic advertising through The Trade Desk. Their goal: assess how exposure to programmatic ads influenced donation behavior across other digital touch points like email, search, and affiliate marketing. This initiative was one of the first to utilize The Trade Desk’s Cross-Platform Conversion Rate (CPCR) Report—designed...

Unlocking Peak Performance on The Trade Desk with Traverse℠

Transitioning to a new programmatic platform is a critical move—one that can either accelerate growth or introduce unnecessary friction. At Ventura Growth, we’ve helped brands and agencies seamlessly migrate to The Trade Desk while unlocking greater transparency, control, and long-term success. That’s why we built Traverse℠—our proven, structured process designed to ensure a smooth transition...

Beyond the Click: Proving Programmatic’s Impact with The CPCR Report

The Challenge: Understanding What Really Drives Conversions Every digital channel claims credit for conversions. But when a customer sees a programmatic ad, searches on Google, clicks a Facebook ad, and then purchases—which touchpoint mattered most? For years, last-click attribution has dominated measurement, but it often overlooks programmatic’s influence in shaping consumer behavior. Marketers need real,...

Programmatic Advertising Meets Community Impact

Through Ventura Impact, Ventura Growth partnered with the Arthritis Foundation to launch a pro bono programmatic advertising campaign, maximizing the impact of their annual Jingle Bell Run. Our strategy focused on three key objectives: Raising Awareness: Expanding reach to educate audiences about the Jingle Bell Run and its mission. Driving Signups: Encouraging participation through targeted...

Ventura Growth & MAGNET: Empowering Independent Agencies Through Programmatic Excellence

Last week, February 19-21, leaders from independent agencies gathered in Miami for the MAGNET Global Network SUMMIT, an event focused on driving innovation and success in the agency world. As a strategic partner of MAGNET, Ventura Growth was honored to take the stage, with our President and Co-founder, Marty Skotnicki, delivering a keynote session titled...

Bridging the Gap: Google CM360 and The Trade Desk’s Latest Integration

Google is making waves in the ad tech space, introducing new integrations that promise to streamline creative activation and enhance measurement capabilities. Among the most notable changes is the Google CM360 and The Trade Desk integration, allowing creative tags to be pushed seamlessly between the platforms. This update marks a significant shift in how advertisers...

The Trade Desk Sincera Acquisition: Redefining Programmatic Advertising Transparency

The Trade Desk just made a bold move—one that will redefine how mid-sized brands and agencies navigate programmatic advertising. On January 15, 2025, The Trade Desk announced its acquisition of Sincera, a data company built to bring clarity to the murky world of ad inventory. This isn’t just another acquisition—it’s a direct investment in advertiser...