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Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (IAS) is a global leader in media measurement and analytics, specializing in verification, optimization, and analytics solutions for the advertising industry. Headquartered in New York, IAS operates in thirteen countries, delivering comprehensive and independent measurement of digital advertising across various devices and formats, including desktop, mobile, connected TV, social media, display, and video.
IAS's core business focuses on ensuring that every ad impression has the potential to be effective. The company does this by verifying the viewability and suitability of ads, optimizing campaign performance, and analyzing the impact of digital advertising on consumer actions. Their cloud-based technology platform provides advertisers, agencies, publishers, and technology companies with actionable data to drive superior results and maximize return on ad spend. This means ads are seen by real people in safe and suitable environments, thereby enhancing yield for publishers.
Recently, IAS has achieved significant milestones, such as earning the Media Rating Council (MRC) accreditation for its YouTube viewability measurement and the launch of a first-to-market partnership with Snap Inc. to enhance transparency of Snapchat campaigns. The company has also announced the expansion of its Brand Safety and Suitability Measurement product to Facebook and Instagram, including the category of misinformation as defined by the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM).
IAS continues to innovate, having recently received the TRUSTe Responsible AI Certification for its commitment to transparency and ethical AI practices. Furthermore, the company has integrated with Roblox to provide enhanced measurement solutions for immersive 3D environments.
Financially, IAS has shown strong performance, with significant revenue growth driven by new partnerships and the expansion of its product offerings. The company's leadership remains optimistic about continuing this growth trajectory through innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, making IAS a key player in the digital advertising industry.
Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS) has released a significant report titled 'Misinformation & Media Quality', revealing the challenges that misinformation presents in digital advertising. Conducted with over 500 experts, the study highlights that 73% agree on avoiding misinformation, yet only 47% have clear organizational guidelines. As ad spending is projected to reach $350 billion in 2022, the impact of misinformation is critical, with $235 million inadvertently spent on disinformation sites annually. The report underscores increasing concern over media quality threats, particularly misinformation.
Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS) has upgraded its IAS Signal platform to include the Total Visibility™ dashboard, enhancing advertisers' access to critical insights into supply path management. This new feature, supported by a dedicated Outcomes team, aims to improve understanding of media quality and its financial impact. IAS's QPO solution facilitates media quality verification, cost quantification, and efficient media optimization. The Total Visibility™ solution has reportedly increased campaign performance by up to 22% in media cost efficiency by reallocating budgets towards higher quality channels.
Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS) has launched its Control Panel, enhancing its Context Control offerings. This suite includes tools for reporting and planning, allowing clients to assess the value and ROI of IAS's contextual targeting. Key features include a Segment Catalog, Reach Calculator, targeted reporting, and Targeting Profiles. The improvements come as IAS aims to empower advertisers to optimize their campaigns effectively. In a recent case study, IAS's solution helped boost Renault's KPIs, showcasing its effectiveness.
Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS) announced its participation in three upcoming investor conferences. The 17th Annual Needham Technology & Media Conference will occur on May 18, 2022, featuring 1-on-1 meetings. The Jefferies Software Conference is scheduled for June 2, 2022, with a fireside chat at 10:30 a.m. PT. Finally, the Stifel 2022 Cross Sector Insight Conference is set for June 8, 2022, including a fireside chat at 4:10 p.m. ET. These events will be available for live viewing and replay on the IAS investor relations website.
Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS) has appointed Yannis Dosios as its new Global Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) as of May 12, 2022. Dosios, previously a Vice President at Twitter, will oversee IAS's global sales, marketing, and customer service efforts. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to foster trust and transparency in digital media quality while enhancing the company's operational capabilities. CEO Lisa Utzschneider expressed confidence in Dosios's ability to drive business expansion and build effective teams.
Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: IAS) reported a robust financial performance for Q1 2022, with total revenue rising 33% to $89.2 million, driven by a 53% increase in programmatic revenue. The company achieved a net income of $1.2 million or $0.01 per share, recovering from a net loss in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $24.8 million with a margin of 28%. IAS also raised its full-year guidance for revenue to $418 million to $424 million and adjusted EBITDA to $129 million to $135 million.
Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS) announced an expansion of its partnership with TikTok, enhancing its services to include viewability, invalid traffic measurement, and app-level brand safety. This initiative allows brands to effectively monitor media quality on TikTok. IAS now utilizes the Open Measurement Software Development Kit (OM SDK) for transparent campaign performance measurement. CEO Lisa Utzschneider emphasized the importance of brand safety in advertising campaigns, while TikTok's Melissa Yang highlighted the new tools for brands to scale their businesses with confidence.
Future Today, a leader in ad-supported streaming, announced a collaboration with Publica, owned by Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS), to enhance server-side ad insertion (SSAI). This integration will improve ad targeting for advertisers and monetize content partners more effectively. Future Today serves over 100 million US households and has seen over 60% growth in monetizable ad impressions in the last year. The partnership aims to deliver a seamless ad experience, increasing viewer engagement and retention while maximizing ad revenues for Future Today.
Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS) released research indicating that 90% of U.S. streaming consumers prefer ad experiences on digital platforms over traditional TV when watching major sporting events. The survey involved over 1,100 U.S. consumers and highlighted growing digital viewership, projected to reach 90.7 million in 2025. Additionally, 46% of participants typically watch major sports events via digital means, with a positive ad experience reported by 90% of streaming service users. The research underscores the increasing trust in CTV for sports viewership.
On April 28, 2022, Publica, a Connected TV (CTV) ad platform under Integral Ad Science (IAS), announced a technology agreement with Hearst Television. This collaboration aims to enhance Hearst's streamed content while optimizing its CTV advertising revenue through a programmatic unified auction. Publica's technology offers features like Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) and advanced ad pod decisioning, providing advertisers with techniques akin to traditional TV. This partnership seeks to maximize revenue and improve viewer experience by ensuring targeted and seamless ad delivery.
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