Media & Entertainment

Client-Side Ad Insertion (CSAI) in OTT Applications

Architecture, Implementation, and Production Engineering Considerations In OTT platforms, monetization is inseparable from playback architecture. Advertising-driven models such as AVOD and hybrid SVOD+AVOD depend heavily on reliable ad delivery mechanisms. Among these, Client-Side Ad Insertion (CSAI) remains one of the most widely...

by Shishupal Singh Shakya
Tag: smarttvads
16-Mar-2026

Media & Entertainment

Smart TV Ad Playback Made Easy: VMAP Parsing, No IMA Required

Introduction If you’ve ever tried integrating Google IMA (Interactive Media Ads) into your smart TV video experience, you have probably hit a few roadblocks. While IMA works like a charm on web and mobile, it’s a different beast altogether when it comes to smart TVs. Let’s talk about why that is, and explore a more manageable...

by Vivek Kumar
Tag: smarttvads
15-Aug-2025