New York, NY (August 25, 2026) — AdExchanger, the leading voice in data-driven advertising and marketing, today announced the finalists for the 2026 AdExchanger Awards, recognizing the organizations, technologies and leaders driving measurable impact across advertising, media and ad tech.
Selected by an independent panel of senior industry practitioners, this year’s finalists represent the companies and individuals advancing innovation across programmatic media, commerce media, connected TV, identity, measurement, artificial intelligence and advertising technology.
From breakthrough campaigns and emerging technologies to visionary leadership and industry-changing solutions, the finalists reflect the work shaping the future of digital advertising.
2026 finalists include standout organizations such as NBCUniversal, DoorDash, Comcast Advertising, FreeWheel, Magnite, PubMatic, among many others.
View the complete list of 2026 finalists.
“This year’s finalists represent some of the most innovative and impactful work happening across the advertising ecosystem,” said Gordon Plutsky, VP/Brand Leader of AdExchanger. “Their achievements demonstrate how technology, data and creativity continue to transform the industry, and we look forward to recognizing this year’s winners in September.”
Winners will be announced live during the 2026 AdExchanger Awards Gala on September 28, 2026, held in conjunction with Programmatic I/O New York, AdExchanger’s flagship event for the programmatic media and advertising community. The Gala brings together leaders from across brands, agencies, publishers and technology to celebrate excellence in programmatic media and the innovations shaping the industry’s future.
For more information or to register to attend the AdExchanger Awards Gala at Programmatic I/O New York, click here. For questions about attending the AdExchanger Awards Gala, contact Alex Audrain at aaudrain@accessintel.com. For sponsorship opportunities, contact sales@adexchanger.com.
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