The Goal
The goal was to expand reach among in-market homebuyers while improving visibility into real engagement beyond impressions. The company sought a media approach that could:
- Reach homebuyers in a high-attention, TV-like viewing environment
- Identify new in-market homebuyers beyond existing CRM data
- Measure how streaming exposure influenced post-view engagement and revenue signals
The Challenge
A real estate development company, focused on connecting qualified homebuyers with new residential communities, needed greater visibility into which in-market homebuyers were actively engaging after ad exposure.
While traditional digital channels delivered reach, they lacked the ability to clearly connect streaming exposure to post-view engagement and downstream buyer activity. Without household-level insight, it was difficult to understand how media exposure translated into meaningful interest across the homebuying journey.
The Results
Through the use of CTV and fullthrottle.ai® first-party audience generation insights, the company gained clearer visibility into how streaming media contributed to real household engagement. The campaign expanded visibility into newly identified households, and CTV exposure drove 53% lift in validated purchases, signaling stronger alignment between ad exposure and post-view engagement.
This clarity translated into stronger alignment between media activity and business results, with attributed revenue increasing from $1.3M to $2.0M during the campaign period.
To understand the impact of the campaign’s exposure, fullthrottle.ai® applied SafeMatch® Attribution to connect streaming ad delivery to validated post-view engagement at the household level. This attribution layer made it possible to measure how CTV exposure aligned with real buyer activity, rather than relying on proxy metrics or clicks.
HOW WE GOT THERE
fullthrottle.ai® Tactics Used
First-Party Audience Generation
Using fullthrottle.ai’s First-Party Audience Generation, the campaign expanded reach beyond existing CRM records to identify new in-market homebuyers showing real interest signals. Household identity was used to build and refine buyer audiences based on location, ownership behavior, and engagement patterns. This approach allowed the brand to move beyond anonymous impressions and gain visibility to audiences actively engaging with the messaging.
CTV Activation
The campaign activated CTV, placing ads within ad-supported streaming environments designed for relaxed, discovery-driven viewing. Ads appeared in familiar, TV-like experiences across Smart TVs and connected devices, allowing the brand to engage in-market homebuyers where attention was naturally higher. This ad-expected environment supported sustained exposure without disruption, making it effective for introducing new residential communities and reinforcing consideration throughout the homebuying journey.
From CTV Exposure to Real Business Outcomes
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