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Demystifying Streaming TV (OTT/Programmatic Media) for Auto Dealerships

For decades, the dealership marketing playbook was simple: buy a 30-second spot during the 6 o'clock news and hope a few in-market shoppers were tuned in. That playbook has now changed completely. But look around your showroom today. The way your customers find their next vehicle and the way they consume media has changed.

Micah Birkholz
National Director of Sales

Latest Posts

Why Publishers Are Racing to Add Vertical Video Formats

The mobile screen rules everything. Vertical video isn't just a trend, it's the default for consumption. See why publishers are prioritizing vertical inventory and what it means for your ad spend.

Rachel Atiles
Account Manager

Does Streaming TV Transparency Really Lag Behind YouTube for Marketers?

Connected TV advertising offers less transparency than YouTube, creating accountability challenges that smart marketers need to address proactively.
Dusty Sutherland
VP of Client Success

Agentic RTB Framework Cuts Auction Latency for Programmatic Efficiency

New Agentic RTB Framework reduces millisecond delays in programmatic auctions, improving bid response times and campaign performance.
Hailey Phillips
Project Manager

Beyond Vanity Metrics: Why Loon's Streaming TV Gets Dealers Real Results

Loon specializes exclusively in automotive Streaming TV, founded by former dealers and OEM representatives who understand both the retail and digital worlds. We fill the massive gap in Streaming TV education at the Tier 3 dealer level.

Micah Birkholz
National Director of Sales

The Role of Creative and a Full Media Mix

You've found a transparent media partner and you're measuring the right metrics. You're ready to dominate streaming TV. But even the best ad buy in the world will fail if the message is wrong or the strategy is incomplete. To truly succeed, you must focus on two often-overlooked but essential components: high-quality creative and an integrated media mix.

Rachel Atiles
Account Manager

3 Common Pitfalls in Streaming TV Advertising

Streaming TV is a powerful tool for auto dealers, but it's also a new and complex frontier. Uneducated providers can easily waste your budget on ineffective strategies and opaque reporting. To protect your investment, you must learn to spot the critical red flags. Here are three of the most common pitfalls to avoid.

Micah Birkholz
National Director of Sales

Beyond Vanity Metrics: How to Truly Measure Streaming TV Success

Your latest Streaming TV report just landed in your inbox. It’s filled with impressive numbers: thousands of impressions, a 95% video completion rate, and massive reach across your market. It looks great on paper, but it avoids the only question that actually matters: how many cars did it sell? It’s time to move past these "vanity metrics" and focus on the business outcomes that truly grow your dealership.

Cody Ritsema
Director of Named Accounts

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Loon specializes in distributed businesses like multi-location retailers, auto dealers, healthcare networks, and restaurant groups with location-level customization and reporting.

  • Your strategy can be launched and live with reporting in less than 48 hours. For fully optimized campaign results, we recommend 90-days of delivery and engagement insights.

  • What do you want to see? We give you everything. Reporting for every dollar you invest, where it goes, and how it’s spent. Measurement of exactly who saw your ad, who went to your website, and which key actions they performed. Plus, direct attribution of sales outcomes by audience.

  • We regularly collaborate with in-house teams and external agencies. Whether you need full-service execution, a white-labeled partner, or just specific pieces like media buying, creative, or measurement, we plug into your existing workflow, provide co-branded support, and ensure seamless execution.

  • Our team and technology platform are SOC 2 Type II certified, which means our security controls are independently audited and verified over time. This means your data is protected by the highest industry standards, independently audited for accountability, and easily scalable for you.

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