Mood Media, the world’s largest on-premise and connected media solutions company dedicated to elevating the Customer Experience, announced the hiring of Paul Jankauskas as its new Senior Vice President (SVP) of Mood Content Platforms. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in the media industry, including within content development and out-of-home (OOH) sectors, Jankauskas is now responsible for growing Mood Media’s ad sales network, further building out Mood’s world-class sales organization and expanding our retail…

Vibenomics, a location-based Audio Out-of-Home (AOOH) advertising and experience company, announced $6.5 million in Series A2 funding to support the launch of additional national networks in convenience stores and grocery retailers fueled by the rising momentum in programmatic technology. BIP Capital, who led Vibenomics’ Series A funding earlier this year, is a follow-on investor for this round along with local Indianapolis company, Elevate Ventures, which includes a combination of $4.5 million in equity funding and $2…

TAPTAP Digital and Broadsign rolled out a new ad tech integration that opens up Broadsign Reach’s global network of programmatic digital-out-of-home (DOOH) inventory and dynamic creative capabilities to media buyers using the Sonata suite of omnichannel advertising solutions. The move combines the Broadsign Reach Supply Side Platform (SSP) with TAPTAP’s Sonata Demand-Side-Platform (DSP) and Data Management Platform (DMP), delivering a full suite of solutions that connects DOOH to other digital channels and uses data to…

Partnership with Vibenomics extends AOOH offering to reach in-store retailers at the point-of-purchase Vistar Media, the leading global provider of software for Digital-Out-of-Home (DOOH), is launching the first real-time bidding exchange for Audio-Out-of-Home advertising (AOOH). This offering is available via Vistar’s open exchange or through private marketplace (PMP) deals. Earlier this year, Vistar partnered with Vibenomics, a location-based AOOH advertising and experience company, to embrace AOOH and all that it…

Urban IQ, a leading independent Digital-Out-of-Home (DOOH) technology company announced "Advertising with a Purpose." A new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) focus that will drive significant support to cause-related issues and charities.  Urban IQ will also update their corporate tagline to reflect this new organizational mantra. For every campaign that runs on the Urban IQ platform, advertisers can designate up to 2% of the media buy as a cash contribution or free advertising for the charity of their choice. Urban…

Leading digital media company partners with the nation’s largest amusement vending operator, expanding Digital-Out-of-Home Media platform at point of sale to drive awareness for brands and new revenue streams for retailers Nearly 90% of Americans say they shop for groceries differently because of Covid-19, with 44% spending more money on each grocery store visit. That’s why Vengo, the leader in digital kiosk technology, announced the launch of its Digital-out-of-Home (DOOH) media platform for retail marketers and…

Today’s AdTech Roundup covers the latest in Native and Programmatic Advertising, Technology, TV Advertising, Audience Data announcements from IAB, BackLite, Comcast, Amazon and 605. Time to Rethink your CRM Advertising Strategy, Courtesy Latest IAB Report Advertising measurement is a terrific science. When done right, it can drive sustained revenues with a retained customer base for a very long period of time. Even in 2020, CPM remains the most preferred choice of ad sales payment, despite programmatic specialists nailing…

BackLite Media, the MENA region’s premier out-of-home (OOH) advertising company and AdMobilize, the world’s number one audience intelligence company powering digital-out-of-home (DOOH) networks with real time, fully-anonymous AI, have announced a partnership to provide cinema advertisers with audience analytics for OOH inventory. Backlite Media and AdMobilize are working within BackLite’s cinema network, incorporating Novo cinemas in the UAE and Bahrain as well as Roxy Cinemas in the UAE - with over 135 screens in 15…

EdisonLive “GoLive” Plan is FREE for a Minimum of 30 days Edison Interactive (EI), a leading software provider in the Digital-Out-of-Home (DOOH) and Internet of Things (IoT) industries, announced today they have expanded their service offerings with a fully-loaded video conferencing solution. EdisonLive™ (EL) was built with unique capabilities to help businesses stay healthy and viable by connecting them to customers in more meaningful ways. EdisonLive is LIVE! A #videoconferencing solution helping businesses generate…

We’re only one month into 2020, and the AdTech industry is already manifesting one change after another. With a lot of pressure coming from the world markets and ongoing issues within the industry itself, independent AdTech will have to face many challenges this year. However, brace yourselves, for we’re in this together! Here’s our checklist on how to survive in 2020. 1. Bye-Bye, Cookie As you might already know, Google will drop third-party cookies in 2022. Which seems like a distant future. However, this decision is…

With Rapid Advancements in Targeting and Measurement, and a Surging Interest in Buying DOOH, the Programmatic Technology Leader Is Slated to Continue Its Impressive Growth in 2020 With 35 consecutive quarters of growth, the meteoric rise of digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising is set to continue in 2020 as the channel becomes more data-driven and easier to buy. Vistar Media, the global leader in programmatic technology for DOOH, is at the forefront of this growth, according to a usage analysis of its platform. In…

If you must look back at the past to see the future, 2019 will certainly help advertisers shape their future strategies. Privacy regulations, 5G, and new channels are all changes that will have a bearing on the shape of the advertising ecosystem as we move into a new decade. But looking back over the last 10 years, the digital industry has already made some immense changes – let’s see what we can look forward to in 2020 and beyond. Privacy – It’s Time to Lighten the Load The new year kicked off with the California Consumer…

New technology integration broadens international, programmatic dynamic DOOH inventory available via the TPS Engage DSP; streamlines contextual programmatic ad transactions  Broadsign, the leading digital out-of-home (DOOH) marketing platform, and cross-border dynamic outdoor advertising platform TPS Engage announced the integration of the Broadsign Reach supply-side-platform (SSP) and the TPS Engage demand-side platform (DSP). The new partnership extends the international digital screen inventory programmatically…

Potential Threats in Augmented Reality Ads Augmented Reality (AR) isn’t a new concept, but it’s very much exploded in popularity in the last few years, with increased use on various social media platforms, and the massive success of Nintendo’s “Pokemon Go!” mobile gaming app. Up until recently, AR experiences required apps to deliver them, but with the emergence of WebAR technology, that’s all changing. WebAR allows users to have AR experiences directly via a web browser, without the need for a specific app, and it’s easily…

Deal expands oRTB DOOH offering to hundreds of thousands of screens across the country Kubient, a full-stack digital audience marketing platform, announced the addition of HYVE digital-out-of-home (DOOH) screens to Kubient's Audience Cloud open marketplace. HYVE, a TruClear Company, is focused on delivering and managing digital ad-supported products within the hospitality industry. The partnership with HYVE will enhance Kubient's proprietary, end-to-end openRTB programmatic marketplace, allowing clients access to Wi-Fi…

Digital Advertising is constantly changing with new channels, new ways of buying and new ways to measure response. Here’s what we can expect in the months ahead. While we’re still waiting for the final tally, all signs indicate that digital ad spending will, as predicted, surpass traditional ad spending for the first time. And, by most accounts, we can expect digital to continue an upward trajectory, hitting $172 billion by 2021, exceeding traditional spend by an astronomical $67 billion. Despite all the grumbling over…

"OOH used to be about buying media based on time and place, but with programmatic it’s more about buying an audience." Could you tell us about your role and journey into Marketing Technology? What inspired you to join Broadsign? I originally joined Broadsign as an investor early on. I liked the product, the company’s vision and its track record in the space. About five years ago, I decided to take a more active role as the CEO, and since then we’ve introduced several new products and added about 200 people to our team.…

Partnership Allows Access to Over 2.4 Million Premium Users Rubicon Project, the global exchange for advertising, announced its integration with IZON Network, Inc (OTC: IZNN). This partnership allows advertisers and brands access to more than 6,000 DOOH (digital-out-of-home) screens and 2.4 million premium users across the United States. IZON’s pipeline of an additional 500+ golf courses will mean an additional 37,000 DOOH screens. Rubicon Project's digital-out-of-home offering allows for targeting unique designated…

FrontRunner Technologies, the retail renaissance leader and innovative martech company, launched an enticing and immersive digital-out-of-home (DOOH) campaign with Campari Canada, refreshing the image of the company’s iconic, two-century-old brand, Grand Marnier. The binaural campaign is the first of its kind in DOOH tech, inviting consumers to explore and experience the French liqueur’s versatility in modern cocktails through both video and sound. Operating in two eye-catching and interactive FrontRunner WindowFront…

FrontRunner Technologies, the digital-out-of-home media delivery platform and retail renaissance leader, is changing the DOOH game by adding interactive near field communication capabilities to its WindowFront Matrix with the FireFly Flare, a new connective “beacon” incorporated into their digital displays. When a user connects their smart device whether mobile, tablet or watch to the display, it plays a sound or song sent to it by the FireFly Flare. Connecting is as simple as holding the device up to the display and…