What is DRTV? (Direct Response Television)
DRTV consists of short-form commercials (usually 60
to 120 seconds) and long-form infomercials (28 1/2 minutes)
that offer a direct response to buy a product or service.
The response mechanism is generally a toll free phone,
but can also be through a web site. DRTV can also be
used to drive sales of products in retail stores.
DRTV commercials and infomercials contrast with brand
building commercials whose objective is to increase
the visibility of a product brand.