Direct Digital Holdings Partners with FreeWheel
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Insights
The collaboration between Direct Digital Holdings' Colossus SSP and FreeWheel is a strategic move in the advertising technology industry, particularly in the context of Connected TV (CTV) advertising. From a market research perspective, this partnership has the potential to reshape the competitive landscape of CTV advertising by enhancing the programmatic buying capabilities of Direct Digital Holdings. By integrating with FreeWheel's premium CTV inventory and server technology, Colossus SSP can offer advertisers access to a broader and more diverse audience.
The increasing consumer shift towards CTV and the desire for more targeted and inclusive advertising campaigns make this partnership particularly relevant. The ability to reach multicultural audiences at scale is a significant competitive advantage that can attract top-tier advertisers looking to diversify their reach. This could lead to increased demand for Direct Digital Holdings' advertising solutions, potentially impacting its market share and revenue growth in the CTV space.
From a financial standpoint, the partnership between Direct Digital Holdings and FreeWheel could be seen as a move to capitalize on the growing CTV market, which has been experiencing a rapid increase in ad spend. By securing access to FreeWheel's premium CTV inventory, Direct Digital Holdings may be able to command higher prices for its ad placements due to the enhanced quality and reach of its offerings. This could lead to improved margins and a stronger financial position.
Investors should monitor the performance metrics post-integration, such as the increase in ad inventory utilization rates, average ad pricing and the growth in the number of advertisers leveraging the platform. These indicators will provide insights into how the partnership is translating into financial results for Direct Digital Holdings. Additionally, the company's ability to maintain and grow its relationships with publishers and advertisers will be critical in realizing the full financial benefits of the deal.
The advertising technology sector is highly dynamic, with continuous innovation being a key driver for success. The integration of Colossus SSP with FreeWheel's technology is a significant development in the realm of programmatic advertising. In simple terms, server-side ad insertion (SSAI) technology, which is a part of FreeWheel's offerings, allows for seamless integration of ads into video content, enhancing the viewing experience and providing a non-disruptive ad delivery method.
This technical synergy could lead to higher engagement rates and better performance metrics for advertisers. Moreover, the emphasis on reaching multicultural and diverse audiences addresses a growing demand for inclusive advertising. As brands increasingly seek to connect authentically with various consumer segments, the partnership's focus on diversity could set a new standard for the industry and influence future ad tech collaborations.
Integration Between Holding Group's Colossus SSP and FreeWheel to Provide Enhanced Connections to Demand to Increase Ability for Advertisers to Reach Audiences at Scale on CTV
The agreement builds on Direct Digital Holdings' buy- and sell-side relationship with Beeswax, FreeWheel's programmatic buying platform.
This new deal will allow the holding group's Colossus SSP to directly connect to FreeWheel's premium CTV inventory and server technology. Colossus SSP provides brands with access to a truly inclusive audience, tapping into a range of multicultural/diverse publishers and general market media – and this partnership will open pathways to top-tier CTV inventory for both. The partnership will bring together expertise, resources, cutting-edge technology, and robust content to drive demand from top advertisers.
"This agreement will significantly grow the high-quality CTV inventory available through Colossus SSP," said Mark D. Walker, Co-Founder, CEO, and Chairman at Direct Digital Holdings. "FreeWheel is able to unify all demand channels into one optimal ad decision to maximize the end-viewer experience. Their capabilities complement the performance, efficiencies and transparency that brands and media buyers have come to value at Colossus SSP."
"Today's TV ad marketplace is very fragmented and complex, and so, one of our key focus areas is to continually find new ways to simplify and streamline the ad buying process," said Katy Loria, Chief Revenue Officer, FreeWheel. "We recognize today's consumers increasingly gravitate towards CTV and our audiences are becoming more diverse. It is our hope that, by teaming up with Colossus SSP, we can help connect publishers to multicultural audiences – at scale – on premium content."
"We have worked collaboratively with both Colossus SSP and FreeWheel, and we're excited to tap into their new partnership as they continue to diversify and scale their collective offerings," said Michael Piner, EVP, Advanced Advertising, Mediahub. "High-quality CTV inventory is a top priority for our clients, and this partnership will deliver that while expanding our ability to reach robust, diverse audiences through a diverse-owned partner."
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About FreeWheel
FreeWheel empowers all segments of The New TV Ecosystem. We are structured to provide the full breadth of solutions the advertising industry needs to achieve their goals. We provide the technology, data enablement and convergent marketplaces required to ensure buyers and sellers can transact across all screens, across all data types, and all sales channels, in order to ensure the ultimate goal – results for marketers. With offices in
About Direct Digital Holdings
Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT), owner of operating companies Colossus SSP, Huddled Masses, and Orange 142, brings state-of-the-art sell- and buy-side advertising platforms together under one umbrella company. Direct Digital Holdings' sell-side platform, Colossus SSP, offers advertisers of all sizes extensive reach within general market and multicultural media properties. The Company's subsidiaries Huddled Masses and Orange142 deliver significant ROI for middle market advertisers by providing data-optimized programmatic solutions at scale for businesses in sectors that range from energy to healthcare to travel to financial services. Direct Digital Holdings' sell- and buy-side solutions manage on average over 125,000 clients monthly, generating over 300 billion impressions per month across display, CTV, in-app and other media channels.
Media Contacts:
Direct Digital Holdings:
press@directdigitalholdings.com
FreeWheel:
Elaine Wong
elaine_wong@comcast.com
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