Ad network Rocket Fuel announced success it has seen using intender data from consumer intent data exchange companies such as Blue Kai with results showing a “lowering cost per action and engagement metrics by an average of 43.75% versus other targeting methods.” Read the release. Rocket Fuel President Richard Frankel discussed the findings and their […]
Jay Friedman is COO of Goodway Group, a marketing services and ad network company. AdExchanger.com: Please discuss the transition to digital advertising for Goodway Group. What have been the challenges? JF: In 2006 we added digital media to Goodway’s core services but we didn’t really begin to transition away from the direct response business until […]
Brian Silver is CEO of Travel Ad Network, an online advertising company. AdExchanger.com: Please discuss the pivots that Travel Ad Network (TAN) has made since its inception in 2003. TAN was bootstrapped from inception through its first institutional round in March 2008 when the company raised $15mm in Series A financing led by Rho Ventures […]
AudienceScience announced last week that Alanna Clark has been hired as VP of Strategic Partnerships. See the release. A veteran of the digital media optimization space, Clark discussed the new role and trends in the industry with AdExchanger.com. AdExchanger.com: Looking at the ad tech industry, in your mind, what has been the biggest surprise in […]
Peter Longo is CEO of IDG TechNetwork, a vertical ad network. AdExchanger.com: Why was IDG TechNetwork started and how did you get involved? PL: IDG TechNetwork was started to engage the distributed content universe that existed outside of our parent company, IDG. There are literally thousands of websites that are focused on technology, and IDG […]
Yoav Shaham is CEO of Kontera, a pay-per-click ad network. AdExchanger.com: What trends are you seeing from your clients today? YS: We are seeing “classic branding” verticals adopting and investing in our category at a faster pace. This includes CPG, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, etc. One of the stories unfolding for us this year is the […]
AudienceScience announced that is has acquired ad network, Wunderloop, as AudienceScience looks to broaden its reach in the European market. According to the release, “Wunderloop offers the possibility to precisely reach target groups on the Internet and was the first company in Germany to qualify for the European Union-backed ‘EuroPriSe’ seal for exemplary privacy protection.” […]
Andy Robinson is CEO of Grocery Shopping Network, an online ad network. AdExchanger.com: What problem is Grocery Shopping Network solving? GSN enables grocers to significantly expand digital shopper engagement, value and total in-store and online sales. Likewise GSN provides a means for advertisers to reach and target their best customers on a per store basis […]
Brand.net announced yesterday a $14 million Series C round of funding led by Focus Ventures, with participation by existing investors InterWest Partners and Norwest Venture Partners. Read the release. Brand.net CEO Elizabeth Blair discussed her company’s new funds and plans for the future. AdExchanger.com: What will the new funds be used for? EB: Expanding agency […]
Lijit announced that it has raised $6 million in Series D financing from existing investors Foundry Group, Boulder Ventures and High Country Venture. This put their total to-date for funds raised at $18.3 million. Read the release. Lijit CEO Todd Vernon discussed the new funds and the product road map as it relates to data. […]
