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Programmatic Strategies for Brands During the NBA Finals

Picture of E-Planning By  E-Planning  ·  2 minute read

The NBA Finals are more than a sports championship—they’re a worldwide media event.
With fans watching from the U.S., LATAM, Asia, and Europe, the Finals draw massive attention across continents, cultures, and time zones. For advertisers, that makes them one of the most powerful global engagement opportunities in the digital calendar.

But tapping into that opportunity requires more than great creative—it demands smart, real-time media strategy. And that’s where programmatic CTV and E-Planning come in.

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A Truly Global Viewing Event

The NBA’s global expansion isn’t new—but its streaming footprint is growing faster than ever.

  • Over 214 countries have access to NBA Finals broadcasts and digital streams.

  • Social media and second-screen usage amplify engagement beyond the main screen.

  • Mobile-first and CTV audiences are dominant in LATAM, Southeast Asia, and parts of Europe.

This means a campaign that starts during Game 1 in New York might gain momentum in Mexico City, Lagos, or Tokyo by Game 3. And brands that can speak across devices and languages are best positioned to win.

Connected TV Is the New Court

The fragmentation of traditional TV has turned the NBA Finals into a CTV-first experience for millions.

With E-Planning, advertisers get access to:

  • 60B+ monthly CTV ad requests across 1,100+ streaming channels

  • High-quality, fraud-free video inventory

  • Strategic ad placements like pre-roll and mid-roll within live and on-demand sports content

Whether fans are watching through a Roku app in Brazil or a smart TV in Spain, CTV is where attention lives.

Cross-Device, Cross-Market Impact

Global audiences don’t just watch—they scroll, chat, shop, and search while they do it.
That’s why cross-device synchronization is a must. E-Planning enables:

  • Sequential storytelling across CTV, mobile, and desktop

  • Frequency capping to avoid overexposure

  • Consistent creative delivery regardless of location or platform

From awareness on the big screen to conversion on mobile, your message travels with the user.

AI-Powered Optimization in Real Time

Every game has momentum shifts. Your campaigns should too.

E-Planning’s proprietary rCPM optimization engine reacts in real time, automatically adjusting bids to match performance patterns. Powered by AI, it helps you stay efficient while maximizing visibility—no matter the market.

Advertisers can dynamically prioritize impressions where and when they’re performing best—whether that’s Game 2 in Buenos Aires or Game 6 in Manila.

Global Scale, Local Protection

Live sports attract large audiences—and potential risks.
E-Planning safeguards campaigns with:

  • TAG-certified fraud prevention

  • Boltive-powered privacy scanning to comply with GPP, TCF, and regional regulations

  • Mediaocean monitoring to keep your inventory clean and compliant.

The result? High-scale campaigns with the confidence of brand-safe delivery across global environments.

 

The NBA Finals give brands something rare: a global, high-attention moment that people care about.

With the right programmatic partner, you can go far beyond the court—connecting with audiences across screens, continents, and cultures.

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