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Q&A: Inside The Mediaocean-Flashtalking Deal, With CEOs Bill Wise And John Nardone

Mediaocean’s acquisition of ad server Flashtalking for $500 million in cash and stock shows the company is running hard after CTV, CEO Bill Wise tells AdExchanger. “CTV is the fastest growing part of both the Flashtalking and Mediaocean businesses so the solutions for personalized creative, verification, and analytics will bring tremendous synergy,” Wise said, speaking... Continue reading »
by Tony Rifilato // July 14th, 2021 //
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Magnite Buys SpringServe For $31M In Push For CTV Ad Dollars

Sell-side platform Magnite acquired connected TV ad server SpringServe Thursday for $31 million, in a deal that will improve its access to all of a publisher’s CTV inventory. SpringServe's video clients include Vizio, Univision, Tastemade and Pluto TV. SpringServe and Magnite work with many of the same clients, the company said. While SpotX (the video... Continue reading »
by Tony Rifilato // July 1st, 2021 //
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The direct response advertising that’s proven itself to be a resilient mainstay for other platforms during COVID-19 remains elusive for Twitter. But that’s not for a lack of trying.
Q2: Twitter Continues To Thirst For DR Dollars With Mixed Results

The direct response advertising that’s proven itself to be a resilient mainstay for other platforms during COVID-19 remains elusive for Twitter. But that’s not for a lack of trying. Twitter completed the long-promised rebuild of its ad server in the second quarter and is making progress on accelerating its performance ads road map, CEO Jack... Continue reading »
by Allison Schiff // July 23rd, 2020 //
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Social Distancing With Friends: Flashtalking CEO John Nardone

As a digital advertising OG, John Nardone has steered quite a few ships through economic downturns. While this one feels different, he has a lot of practical advice on leading during a hard time – whether it’s the necessity of overcommunicating or the importance of preparation for client calls on Zoom. John also weighs in... Continue reading »
by Ryan Joe // April 6th, 2020 //
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Twitter Had A Good Quarter As It Doubles Down On Ad Server Revamp And Direct Response

Direct response and improving its revenue products are top priorities for Twitter in 2020. Twitter, which reported more than respectable Q4 earnings on Thursday, plans to finally finish rebuilding its ad server – codename: Project Tao – during the first half of 2020, and roll out a revamped version of its mobile application promotion product (MAP). Last... Continue reading »
by Allison Schiff // February 6th, 2020 //
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After Q2 Earnings Surge, Twitter Doubles Down On DR And Ad Server Revamp

Twitter is super focused on direct response advertising, the company told investors Friday on its second quarter earnings call. To that end, it’s in the process of deprecating legacy formats, including carousel ads, and investing in more DR-focused ad offerings, such as its mobile app promotion (MAP) product. Twitter plans to also retire other formats... Continue reading »
by Allison Schiff // July 26th, 2019 //
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Amazon To Acquire Sizmek Ad Server And DCO Business

Updated at 11:50 EDT Amazon announced on Friday that it will buy Sizmek's ad server business and dynamic content optimization (DCO) solution, following a two-month sales review since Sizmek declared bankruptcy in March. The deal would give Amazon the second-largest ad server footprint, trailing Google, and has important implications for Amazon’s advertising ambitions and the... Continue reading »
by James Hercher // May 31st, 2019 //
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How Sizmek Fell, And How It Could Be Sold

Sizmek regained access to its cash this week after Cerberus, the investment firm that owns Sizmek’s debt and now owns its equity, seized its holdings and pushed the company into bankruptcy last Friday. Sizmek has resumed business operations and is covering payroll and employee benefits, after missing the previous pay period. The next two to... Continue reading »
by James Hercher // April 5th, 2019 //
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NBCU Will Use FreeWheel To Traffic Its Linear And Digital Inventory. Is Converged Buying Nigh?

Traditional broadcasters might soon bridge linear and digital ad buying. But first, baby steps. Before anyone reaches that holy grail, it helps if the ad inventory is trafficked through the same system. So in the spirit of unification, the video ad server FreeWheel said Wednesday that it will handle decisioning for NBCUniversal’s digital and linear... Continue reading »
by Ryan Joe // January 30th, 2019 //
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How Timehop Saved Itself By Building Its Own Ad Server

Two years ago, the Timehop app – which aggregates and resurfaces old social media photos – was running on the remaining fumes of its VC cash, enough to stay afloat for just three months. It needed revenue, and, although it had 20 million monthly active users, its inventory was severely undervalued. “We had no real... Continue reading »
by Allison Schiff // November 6th, 2018 //
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