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PROGRAMMATIC ADVERTISING

Simpli.fi, Blackstone, GTCR | October 04, 2021

Simpli.fi, a leader in programmatic advertising and agency management software, announced that private equity funds managed by Blackstone (NYSE:BX) ("Blackstone") have completed the previously announced significant equity investment in the company. Blackstone joins existing investor GTCR, a leading private equity firm, as majority shareholders in the company. The investment, made through Blackstone's flagship private equity vehicle, values the company at approximately $1.5 bi...

ADVERTISER PLATFORMS

Nextdoor, Oracle Advertising | October 18, 2022

Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND), the neighborhood network, and Oracle Advertising, a leader in real-time attention analytics, today announced a strategic collaboration that will offer greater transparency and controls to Nextdoor advertisers, helping ensure high-value, optimal ad experiences on the platform. Development is expected to begin in 2023. Heidi Andersen, Chief Revenue Officer at Nextdoor said: "We know that advertisers are seeking more definitive ways to help e...

ADVERTISER PLATFORMS

Imaginuity, Beacon Advertising | November 09, 2022

Imaginuity® announced the acquisition of Beacon Advertising, a deal that includes Evan Meeks, co-founder of Beacon, becoming Executive Director of Client Partnerships at Imaginuity. Already one of the largest independent marketing services providers in the Southwest, the combined operation will do business under the Imaginuity brand. Beacon Advertising was founded in 2015, and serves clients across the restaurant, retail, and B2B space, building brands with creative solutions ...

YouTube | February 21, 2020

President Trump’s reelection campaign has purchased the advertising space on YouTube’s homepage for Election Day. The campaign purchased the website’s masthead on Nov. 3 nationwide, a person familiar with the deal told Bloomberg. While the specifics of the ad buy were not disclosed, the cost of such advertising is estimated from hundreds of thousands of dollars to more than $1 million a day. “In the past, campaigns, PACS and political groups have run various types ...