AdGood Helps ​Nonprofits Fill Unused⁣ CTV Ad ⁢Space

DENVER—Tired of seeing blank‍ screens and‌ “We’ll be right back” messages during⁣ streaming breaks? AdGood, a nonprofit, is stepping in‍ to fill that void. The organization ​buys up ​unsold connected TV ⁢(CTV) ad space and offers it to nonprofits at drastically reduced rates, turning potential advertising roles into opportunities for good.

Kris Johns, CEO and founder of adgood, ⁢spoke at the StreamTV Show in Denver this week‌ about⁣ the initiative. AdGood, a 501(c)(3) organization, secures unused or donated CTV ad spots⁢ and sells them to other nonprofits. These discounted rates can be as low⁤ as $5 ⁢to $6 CPM (cost‍ per mille), Johns said. Typical CTV CPMs can range from ​$12 to ⁤$15,​ but some‍ firms estimate averages between $35 and $65.

AdGood currently serves more than 60 nonprofit clients across the U.S., spanning ⁣various sectors such as animal welfare, education, ‌health care, ‍and‍ homelessness. the organization aims​ to expand its reach to‌ all vertical sectors.

Partnerships are key to AdGood’s model. The organization works⁣ with ⁢companies like LG Ad Solutions,Stingray,and Plex to‍ secure the ad space.

“Partnering with AdGood allows us to extend ‍the impact of‍ our media platform to nonprofits doing⁣ critical work around the​ world,” Shawn Eldridge, VP of‍ business development ⁣and Content at ⁣Plex, said in a statement.
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What’s next

AdGood plans to continue expanding its partnerships and customer ​base, providing more affordable⁢ advertising ⁣roles for nonprofits and ‍filling the void of unused ad space ⁤on streaming platforms.