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{{short description|Advertising company}}
{{short description|Advertising company}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Tremor International Ltd.
| name = Nexxen
| logo = File:Tremor_International_logo.png
| logo = File:Tremor_International_logo.png
| caption =
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| former_name = Marimedia, Taptica
| former_name = Marimedia, Taptica, Tremor International
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| traded_as = {{Plainlist|
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| industry = [[Advertising]]
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| subsid = {{Unbulleted list|Tremor Video, Unruly, Tr.ly, Spearad, Amobee, [[AllMusic]], [[AllMovie]], [[SideReel]]}}
| subsid = {{Unbulleted list|Tremor Video, Unruly, Tr.ly, Spearad, Amobee, [[AllMusic]], [[AllMovie]], [[SideReel]]}}
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| num_employees = 800
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.tremorinternational.com/|tremorinternational.com/}}
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.tremorinternational.com/|tremorinternational.com/}}
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'''Nexxen''' (formerly '''Tremor International''') is a publicly traded [[online advertising]] company,
'''Tremor International Ltd.''', comprising Tremor Video and Unruly, is a publicly traded advertising-technology company. Founded in 2007, it focuses on [[digital advertising]] including [[video]], mobile, native, [[display technology]], and [[Smart TV|connected TV]]. Its stock trades on both the [[Nasdaq]] and [[London Stock Exchange]] under the [[ticker symbol]] TRMR.
based in [[New York, NY]].<ref name = nasdaq>{{cite web | url = https://www.nasdaq.com/videos/nexxen-rings-the-nasdaq-stock-market-closing-bell | publisher = Nasdaq | title = Nexxen Rings the Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell| accessdate = 31 July 2024}}</ref> Founded in 2007, the company bridges the buy-side and sell-sides of the advertising industry through a single video and CTV-focused platform. Its stock trades on both the [[Nasdaq]] and [[London Stock Exchange]] under the [[ticker symbol]] NEXN. The company is known for its independent, end-to-end advertising platform that integrates digital and linear planning, DSP, SSP and ad serving across a consistent data layer.<ref name = videoweek>{{cite web |url = https://videoweek.com/2023/06/12/tremor-international-rebrands-as-nexxen/ | publisher = VideoWeek | title =Tremor International Rebrands as Nexxen | accessdate = 31 July 2024}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
===Early years===

The company was founded as Marimedia in 2007 by Maia Shiran and Ariel Cababie, as an online advertising company. The principal technology platform was launched in 2011 as Ad$Gadget.<ref name="prospectus">{{cite web|url=https://www.taptica.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Marimedia-Admission-Document_22May2014.pdf|title=Placing and Admission to AIM|date=22 May 2014|access-date=10 May 2019}}</ref>
Founded as Marimedia in 2007 by Maia Shiran and Ariel Cababie, the company’s first focus was on digital advertising monetization.<ref name="prospectus">{{cite web|url=https://www.taptica.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Marimedia-Admission-Document_22May2014.pdf|title=Placing and Admission to AIM|date=22 May 2014|access-date=10 May 2019}}</ref>


In November 2010, Hagai Tal and Ehud Levy acquired 50% of the company, with Hagai Tal becoming chief executive office in December 2013.<ref name="prospectus"/> Ehud Levy was also a director and investor at Taptica, a mobile advertising technology company from which Marimedia would later take its name.<ref name="haaretz">{{cite news | url=http://www.haaretz.com/business/start-up-of-the-week/start-up-of-the-week-the-guys-who-bring-ads-to-your-phones.premium-1.482333 | title=Start-up of the week / The guys who bring ads to your phones | newspaper=Haaretz | date=December 4, 2012 | accessdate=July 30, 2015 | author=Orpaz, Inbal}}</ref> Taptica was founded in 2012 in [[San Francisco]] by Sigal Bareket and Kobi Marenko.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://venturebeat.com/2015/07/07/defining-your-best-strategy-for-programmatic-ads/ | title=MobileBeat 2015: Defining your best strategy for programmatic ads in a shifting landscape | publisher=VentureBeat.com | date=July 7, 2015 | accessdate=July 28, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-taya-group-launces-video-content-incubator-1000991292 | title=Taya Group launches video content incubator | newspaper=Globes | date=December 4, 2014 | accessdate=July 28, 2015 | author=Goldenberg, Roy}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://everything-pr.com/itzhak-fisher-funds-user-acquisition-platform-taptica/244573/ | title=Itzhak Fisher Funds User Acquisition Platform Taptica | publisher=everything-pr.com | date=August 2, 2013 | accessdate=July 28, 2015}}</ref>
In November 2010, Hagai Tal and Ehud Levy acquired 50% of the company, with Hagai Tal becoming chief executive office in December 2013.<ref name="prospectus"/> Ehud Levy was also a director and investor at Taptica, a mobile advertising technology company from which Marimedia would later take its name.<ref name="haaretz">{{cite news | url=http://www.haaretz.com/business/start-up-of-the-week/start-up-of-the-week-the-guys-who-bring-ads-to-your-phones.premium-1.482333 | title=Start-up of the week / The guys who bring ads to your phones | newspaper=Haaretz | date=December 4, 2012 | accessdate=July 30, 2015 | author=Orpaz, Inbal}}</ref> Taptica was founded in 2012 in [[San Francisco]] by Sigal Bareket and Kobi Marenko.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://venturebeat.com/2015/07/07/defining-your-best-strategy-for-programmatic-ads/ | title=MobileBeat 2015: Defining your best strategy for programmatic ads in a shifting landscape | publisher=VentureBeat.com | date=July 7, 2015 | accessdate=July 28, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-taya-group-launces-video-content-incubator-1000991292 | title=Taya Group launches video content incubator | newspaper=Globes | date=December 4, 2014 | accessdate=July 28, 2015 | author=Goldenberg, Roy}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://everything-pr.com/itzhak-fisher-funds-user-acquisition-platform-taptica/244573/ | title=Itzhak Fisher Funds User Acquisition Platform Taptica | publisher=everything-pr.com | date=August 2, 2013 | accessdate=July 28, 2015}}</ref>


In April 2014, Marimedia acquired a purchase option for Taptica in return for extending a $1.5 million credit line.<ref name="prospectus"/> In order to fund the option, Marimedia listed on [[Alternative Investment Market|AIM]] in London May 2014, raising £17.9 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/news/AN_1400766899145172000/marimedia-places-gbp298-million-in-shares-for-aim-ipo.aspx|title=Marimedia Places GBP29.8 Million In Shares For AIM IPO|date=22 May 2014|access-date=10 May 2019}}</ref> Marimedia purchased Taptica for $13.6 million in October 2014.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/235762/marimedia-acquires-taptica-for-136-million.html | title=Marimedia Acquires Taptica For $13.6 Million | publisher=Mediapost.com | date=October 8, 2014 | accessdate=27 July 2015 | author=Loechner, Tyler}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/israels-matomy-to-buy-austrias-mobfox-for-17-6-million-1414454702 | title=Israel's Matomy to Buy Austria's MobFox for $17.6 Million | newspaper=The Wall Street Journal | date=October 28, 2014 | accessdate=July 28, 2015 | author=Gallivan, Rory}}</ref>
In 2014, Marimedia acquired Taptica a [[mobile advertising]] technology company, and to fund this acquisition, the company listed on [[Alternative Investment Market|AIM]] in [[London]], raising £17.9 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/news/AN_1400766899145172000/marimedia-places-gbp298-million-in-shares-for-aim-ipo.aspx|title=Marimedia Places GBP29.8 Million In Shares For AIM IPO|date=22 May 2014|access-date=10 May 2019}}</ref> The following year, Marimedia rebranded as Taptica.<ref name = mediapost>{{cite web | url=http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/235762/marimedia-acquires-taptica-for-136-million.html | title=Marimedia Acquires Taptica For $13.6 Million | publisher=Mediapost.com | date=October 8, 2014 | accessdate=27 July 2015 | author=Loechner, Tyler}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/israels-matomy-to-buy-austrias-mobfox-for-17-6-million-1414454702 | title=Israel's Matomy to Buy Austria's MobFox for $17.6 Million | newspaper=The Wall Street Journal | date=October 28, 2014 | accessdate=July 28, 2015 | author=Gallivan, Rory}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/d2c1d6dc-0648-11e5-b676-00144feabdc0|title=Small-cap Week, May 30|date=29 May 2015|access-date=10 May 2019}}</ref> The company changed its name to Taptica in September 2015.

In May 2015, the company issued a profit warning and said it planned to close its original business of Qadabra and focus solely on Taptica.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/d2c1d6dc-0648-11e5-b676-00144feabdc0|title=Small-cap Week, May 30|date=29 May 2015|access-date=10 May 2019}}</ref> The company changed its name to Taptica in September 2015.


In September 2015, the company acquired social marketing tech company AreaOne, formerly known as SocialClicks.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Schiff|first1=Allison|title=Taptica shells out 17 million to acquire Facebook marketing partner areaone|url=http://adexchanger.com/mobile/taptica-shells-out-17-million-to-acquire-facebook-marketing-partner-areaone/|accessdate=7 October 2015|publisher=Ad Exchanger|date=8 September 2015}}</ref> In 2016, Taptica acquired 57% of Japan-based Adinnovation for $5.7 million.<ref name = reuters>{{cite news | url = https://www.reuters.com/article/advertising-taptica-japan-idUSL8N1K80YH | title = Israeli mobile ad firm Taptica buys control of Japanese ad firm | work = Reuters | accessdate = 20 July 2017}}</ref> In 2017, Taptica acquired Tremor Video's demand-side platform for $50 million, a company from which they would later take their name.<ref name = wallsj2>{{cite news | url = https://www.wsj.com/articles/tremor-video-sells-demand-side-platform-to-taptica-for-50-million-as-sector-consolidation-gathers-pace-1502090945 | title = Tremor Video Sells Demand-Side Platform to Taptica for $50 Million as Sector Consolidation Gathers Pace| newspaper = Wall Street Journal | accessdate = 8 September 2017}}</ref>
In September 2015, the company acquired social marketing tech company AreaOne, formerly known as SocialClicks.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Schiff|first1=Allison|title=Taptica shells out 17 million to acquire Facebook marketing partner areaone|url=http://adexchanger.com/mobile/taptica-shells-out-17-million-to-acquire-facebook-marketing-partner-areaone/|accessdate=7 October 2015|publisher=Ad Exchanger|date=8 September 2015}}</ref> In 2016, Taptica acquired 57% of Japan-based Adinnovation for $5.7 million.<ref name = reuters>{{cite news | url = https://www.reuters.com/article/advertising-taptica-japan-idUSL8N1K80YH | title = Israeli mobile ad firm Taptica buys control of Japanese ad firm | work = Reuters | accessdate = 20 July 2017}}</ref> In 2017, Taptica acquired Tremor Video's demand-side platform for $50 million, a company from which they would later take their name.<ref name = wallsj2>{{cite news | url = https://www.wsj.com/articles/tremor-video-sells-demand-side-platform-to-taptica-for-50-million-as-sector-consolidation-gathers-pace-1502090945 | title = Tremor Video Sells Demand-Side Platform to Taptica for $50 Million as Sector Consolidation Gathers Pace| newspaper = Wall Street Journal | accessdate = 8 September 2017}}</ref>
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In December 2018, Hagai Tal stepped down as CEO after a US court ruled that he had concealed material facts during the sale of Plimus in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/shares/2018/12/05/taptica-plunges-as-boss-exits/|title=Taptica plunges as boss exits|date=5 December 2018|access-date=7 December 2018}}</ref> In 2019, Taptica added an office in [[Guangzhou, China]] as part of its Asia expansion.<ref name = asia>{{cite web | url = https://www.campaignasia.com/article/taptica-forms-new-china-subsidiary-plans-expansion/448994 | publisher = | title = Taptica forms new China subsidiary, plans expansion| accessdate = 16 January 2019}}</ref>
In December 2018, Hagai Tal stepped down as CEO after a US court ruled that he had concealed material facts during the sale of Plimus in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/shares/2018/12/05/taptica-plunges-as-boss-exits/|title=Taptica plunges as boss exits|date=5 December 2018|access-date=7 December 2018}}</ref> In 2019, Taptica added an office in [[Guangzhou, China]] as part of its Asia expansion.<ref name = asia>{{cite web | url = https://www.campaignasia.com/article/taptica-forms-new-china-subsidiary-plans-expansion/448994 | publisher = | title = Taptica forms new China subsidiary, plans expansion| accessdate = 16 January 2019}}</ref>


In February 2019 Taptica merged with [[RhythmOne]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.adweek.com/programmatic/programmatic-companies-taptica-rhythmone-merge-in-176-million-deal/|title=Programmatic Companies Taptica and RhythmOne Merge in $176 Million Deal|date=4 February 2019|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref> Both companies were listed on the stock exchange, so Taptica retained its listing and RhythmOne shares were converted into Taptica shares. Ofer Druker, the former CEO of [[Matomy Media]], was announced in April 2019 as the CEO of the combined entity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sharecast.com/news/aim-bulletin/taptica-switches-out-ceo-as-rhythmone-underperforms--3820007.html|title=Taptica switches out CEO as RhythmOne underperforms|date=5 April 2019|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref> In June 2019 Taptica renamed itself to Tremor International. In 2020, the combined company acquired [[video]] ad platform, Unruly, from [[News Corp (2013–present)|News Corp]].<ref name = ad>{{cite web | url = https://www.adweek.com/programmatic/tremor-international-to-buy-video-ad-platform-unruly-from-news-corp/ | publisher = Adweek | title = Tremor International to Buy Video Ad Platform Unruly from News Corp| accessdate = 13 February 2020}}</ref> In September of 2022, Tremor International closed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 13, 2022 |title=Tremor International - Tremor Announces Closing of Amobee Acquisition |url=https://investors.tremorinternational.com/news-releases/news-release-details/tremor-international-tremor-announces-closing-amobee-acquisition}}</ref>
In February 2019 Taptica merged with [[RhythmOne]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.adweek.com/programmatic/programmatic-companies-taptica-rhythmone-merge-in-176-million-deal/|title=Programmatic Companies Taptica and RhythmOne Merge in $176 Million Deal|date=4 February 2019|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref> Both companies were listed on the stock exchange, so Taptica retained its listing and RhythmOne shares were converted into Taptica shares. Ofer Druker, the former CEO of [[Matomy Media]], was announced in April 2019 as the CEO of the combined entity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sharecast.com/news/aim-bulletin/taptica-switches-out-ceo-as-rhythmone-underperforms--3820007.html|title=Taptica switches out CEO as RhythmOne underperforms|date=5 April 2019|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref> In June 2019 Taptica renamed itself to Tremor International. In 2020, the combined company acquired [[video]] ad platform, Unruly, from [[News Corp (2013–present)|News Corp]].<ref name = ad>{{cite web | url = https://www.adweek.com/programmatic/tremor-international-to-buy-video-ad-platform-unruly-from-news-corp/ | publisher = Adweek | title = Tremor International to Buy Video Ad Platform Unruly from News Corp| accessdate = 13 February 2020}}</ref> In September of 2022, Tremor International closed<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 13, 2022 |title=Tremor International - Tremor Announces Closing of Amobee Acquisition |url=https://investors.tremorinternational.com/news-releases/news-release-details/tremor-international-tremor-announces-closing-amobee-acquisition}}</ref> its acquisition of Amobee.


==Services==
===Services===


Taptica has developed an application that analyzes cell phone users' behaviors, spending and how the previous relate to demographic data such as age, gender and location.<ref name="bizreport">{{cite web | url=http://www.bizreport.com/2015/02/ecommerce-roundup-mobile-analysis-and-social-connection.html | title=Ecommerce Roundup: Mobile analysis and social connection | publisher=BizReport.com | date=February 10, 2015 | accessdate=July 29, 2015 | author=Knight, Kristina}}</ref><ref name="geomar">{{cite web | url=http://www.geomarketing.com/for-tapticas-lead-gen-strategy-local-focus-works-best-even-for-national-efforts | title=For Taptica's Lead Gen Strategy, Local Focus Works Best, Even For National Efforts | publisher=GeoMarketing.com | date=May 10, 2015 | accessdate=July 29, 2015 | author=Kaplan, David}}</ref> Using this data, advertisers would be able to calculate indicators such as [[Performance indicator|KPI]] and [[Return on investment|ROI]] in real-time.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://adexchanger.com/mobile/taptica-taps-into-mobile-user-behavior-with-new-analytics-tool/ | title=Taptica Taps Into Mobile User Behavior With New Analytics Tool | publisher=adexchanger.com | date=February 5, 2015 | accessdate=July 30, 2015 | author=Schiff, Allison}}</ref> Taptica sells advertisements based on complete transactions, such as registering for a game.<ref name="haaretz" /> The platform also enables city-specific user targeting, a feature that increases the effectiveness of ad campaigns.<ref name="geomar" /> Taptica claims to have stored 200 million user profiles on its platform, with more than 100 [[data point]]s on each user, in order to provide a precise picture of user behavior to advertisers.<ref name="mobwatch">{{cite web | url=http://mobileadvertisingwatch.com/mobile-ad-solutions-tap-taptica-mobile-world-congress-15914 | title=Mobile Ad Solutions on Tap from Taptica at Mobile World Congress | publisher=Mobileadvertisingwatch.com | date=March 6, 2015 | accessdate=29 July 2015 | author=Barton, Julian}}</ref><ref name="bizreport" />
Taptica has developed an application that analyzes cell phone users' behaviors, spending and how the previous relate to demographic data such as age, gender and location.<ref name="bizreport">{{cite web | url=http://www.bizreport.com/2015/02/ecommerce-roundup-mobile-analysis-and-social-connection.html | title=Ecommerce Roundup: Mobile analysis and social connection | publisher=BizReport.com | date=February 10, 2015 | accessdate=July 29, 2015 | author=Knight, Kristina}}</ref><ref name="geomar">{{cite web | url=http://www.geomarketing.com/for-tapticas-lead-gen-strategy-local-focus-works-best-even-for-national-efforts | title=For Taptica's Lead Gen Strategy, Local Focus Works Best, Even For National Efforts | publisher=GeoMarketing.com | date=May 10, 2015 | accessdate=July 29, 2015 | author=Kaplan, David}}</ref> Using this data, advertisers would be able to calculate indicators such as [[Performance indicator|KPI]] and [[Return on investment|ROI]] in real-time.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://adexchanger.com/mobile/taptica-taps-into-mobile-user-behavior-with-new-analytics-tool/ | title=Taptica Taps Into Mobile User Behavior With New Analytics Tool | publisher=adexchanger.com | date=February 5, 2015 | accessdate=July 30, 2015 | author=Schiff, Allison}}</ref> Taptica sells advertisements based on complete transactions, such as registering for a game.<ref name="haaretz" /> The platform also enables city-specific user targeting, a feature that increases the effectiveness of ad campaigns.<ref name="geomar" /> Taptica claims to have stored 200 million user profiles on its platform, with more than 100 [[data point]]s on each user, in order to provide a precise picture of user behavior to advertisers.<ref name="mobwatch">{{cite web | url=http://mobileadvertisingwatch.com/mobile-ad-solutions-tap-taptica-mobile-world-congress-15914 | title=Mobile Ad Solutions on Tap from Taptica at Mobile World Congress | publisher=Mobileadvertisingwatch.com | date=March 6, 2015 | accessdate=29 July 2015 | author=Barton, Julian}}</ref><ref name="bizreport" />


Following a report conducted by the company, showing that [[Native advertising|native ads]] give better results, Taptica integrated them into its platform.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bizreport.com/2014/11/mobile-roundup-studies-find-targeting-is-key.html | title=Mobile RoundUp: Studies find targeting is key | publisher=BizReport.com | date=November 18, 2014 | accessdate=July 29, 2015 | author=Knight, Kristina}}</ref> Taptica claims to be the first company to combine optimization for [[direct marketing]] and [[real-time bidding]], a feature that will reportedly allow advertisers to conduct targeted campaigns.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/201530/taptica-applies-gamblers-math-to-mobile-advertisi.html | title=Taptica Applies Gambler's Math To Mobile Advertising | publisher=Mediapost.com | date=May 31, 2013 | accessdate=28 July 2015 | author=Loechner, Tyler}}</ref> The company's portfolio has almost 1,000 publishing partners and 250 brands that are engaged in gaming, internet radio, travel and retail industries.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150217005262/en/Taptica-Opens-Offices-York-City-Offer-Mobile#.VblVY7VCWSo | title=Taptica Opens Offices in New York City to Offer Mobile Advertising Services | publisher=Business Wire | date=February 17, 2015 | accessdate=July 30, 2015}}</ref> Taptica's clientele includes [[EA Sports|EA]], [[GREE]], [[ngmoco]], [[Hotel Tonight]], Playtika and [[Game Insight]] among others.<ref name="haaretz" /><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/51254/taptica-launches-multi-arm-bandit-smarts-to-optimise-your-user-acquisition/ | title=Taptica launches 'multi-arm bandit' smarts to optimise your user acquisition | publisher=pocketgamer.biz | date=May 30, 2013 | accessdate=30 July 2015 | author=Jordan, Jon}}</ref>
Following a report conducted by the company, showing that [[Native advertising|native ads]] give better results, Taptica integrated them into its platform.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bizreport.com/2014/11/mobile-roundup-studies-find-targeting-is-key.html | title=Mobile RoundUp: Studies find targeting is key | publisher=BizReport.com | date=November 18, 2014 | accessdate=July 29, 2015 | author=Knight, Kristina}}</ref> Taptica claims to be the first company to combine optimization for [[direct marketing]] and [[real-time bidding]], a feature that will reportedly allow advertisers to conduct targeted campaigns.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/201530/taptica-applies-gamblers-math-to-mobile-advertisi.html | title=Taptica Applies Gambler's Math To Mobile Advertising | publisher=Mediapost.com | date=May 31, 2013 | accessdate=28 July 2015 | author=Loechner, Tyler}}</ref> The company's portfolio has almost 1,000 publishing partners and 250 brands that are engaged in gaming, internet radio, travel and retail industries.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150217005262/en/Taptica-Opens-Offices-York-City-Offer-Mobile#.VblVY7VCWSo | title=Taptica Opens Offices in New York City to Offer Mobile Advertising Services | publisher=Business Wire | date=February 17, 2015 | accessdate=July 30, 2015}}</ref> Taptica's clientele includes [[EA Sports|EA]], [[GREE]], [[ngmoco]], [[Hotel Tonight]], Playtika and [[Game Insight]] among others.<ref name="haaretz" /><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/51254/taptica-launches-multi-arm-bandit-smarts-to-optimise-your-user-acquisition/ | title=Taptica launches 'multi-arm bandit' smarts to optimise your user acquisition | publisher=pocketgamer.biz | date=May 30, 2013 | accessdate=30 July 2015 | author=Jordan, Jon}}</ref>

===Nexxen===
In 2023, Tremor International rebranded as Nexxen to consolidate its brands, streamline the company narrative, and emphasize the comprehensive value of its offerings. The unified business units now include Nexxen DSP (formerly Amobee and Tremor Video),
Nexxen SSP (formerly Unruly), Nexxen Studio (formerly Tr.ly) and Nexxen CTRL (a consolidated offering that utilized Nexxen’s ad server and Nexxen SSP).<ref name = tvtechnology>{{cite web | url = https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/tremor-to-rebrands-as-nexxen | publisher = TV Technology | title = Tremor Rebrands as Nexxen| accessdate = 31 July 2024}}</ref> In 2024, Nexxen marked the change of its [[ticker symbol]] to NEXN with a bell-ringing ceremony at [[Nasdaq]].<ref name = nasdaq/>

==Awards==
For the years 2015 to 2017, Taptica was named to Deloitte's Tech Fast 50 list.<ref name = deloitte2>{{cite web | url = https://www2.deloitte.com/il/en/pages/technology-media-and-telecommunications/articles/israel_fast50_winners_2017.html | title = Deloitte Israel 2017 Fast 50 | publisher = Deloitte | accessdate = 7 January 2018}}</ref> At Digiday Signal Awards 2017, Taptica won Best Social Advertising Platform.<ref name = digiday>{{cite magazine | url = https://digiday.com/awards/sapientrazorfish-leads-third-annual-digiday-signal-awards-three-wins/ | title = SapientRazorfish leads the third annual Digiday Signal Awards with three wins| magazine = [[Digiday]] | accessdate = 4 August 2017}}</ref>
In 2017, Taptica was listed as AppsFlyer's fastest-rising partner for installs and retention and by 2018 the company ranked in the top ten across various categories and geographies.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://appdevelopermagazine.com/2192/2014/12/10/Taptica-Listed-As-One-Of-TUNE%25E2%2580%2599s-Top-25-Advertising-Partners/ | title=Taptica Listed As One Of TUNE's Top 25 Advertising Partners | publisher=Appdevelopermagazine.com | date=December 10, 2014 | accessdate=July 28, 2015 | author=Parkerson, Stuart}}</ref><ref name = ft>{{cite news | url = https://markets.ft.com/data/announce/full?dockey=1323-13188580-2M3D8SO8D2P1RG694OJ53TPBUQ&mhq5j=e3 | title = Taptica in Top 10 of AppsFlyer Performance Index
| newspaper = Financial Times | accessdate = 8 June 2017}}</ref><ref name = apps2>{{cite web | url = https://www.appsflyer.com/blog/sneak-peek-mwc-edition-appsflyer-performance-index/ | title = Sneak Peak MWC Edition: Appsflyer Performance Index| publisher = Apps Flyer | accessdate = 17 April 2018}}</ref>

In October 2017, Interactive Investor reported that Taptica led the list for "International Company of the Year" at the UK-based AIM public company awards.<ref name = aim>{{cite web | url = http://www.iii.co.uk/articles/451928/best-aim-companies-2017-confirmed | title = Best AIM companies of 2017 confirmed| publisher = interactive investor | accessdate = 8 November 2017}}</ref>


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Nexxen
FormerlyMarimedia, Taptica, Tremor International
Company typePublic
IndustryAdvertising
Founded2007; 17 years ago (2007), in Israel
HeadquartersNew York,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Ofer Druker (CEO)
  • Yaniv Carmi (COO)
  • Sagi Niri (CFO)
Number of employees
800
Subsidiaries
Websitetremorinternational.com/

Nexxen (formerly Tremor International) is a publicly traded online advertising company, based in New York, NY.[1] Founded in 2007, the company bridges the buy-side and sell-sides of the advertising industry through a single video and CTV-focused platform. Its stock trades on both the Nasdaq and London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NEXN. The company is known for its independent, end-to-end advertising platform that integrates digital and linear planning, DSP, SSP and ad serving across a consistent data layer.[2]

History

Early years

Founded as Marimedia in 2007 by Maia Shiran and Ariel Cababie, the company’s first focus was on digital advertising monetization.[3]

In November 2010, Hagai Tal and Ehud Levy acquired 50% of the company, with Hagai Tal becoming chief executive office in December 2013.[3] Ehud Levy was also a director and investor at Taptica, a mobile advertising technology company from which Marimedia would later take its name.[4] Taptica was founded in 2012 in San Francisco by Sigal Bareket and Kobi Marenko.[5][6][7]

In 2014, Marimedia acquired Taptica a mobile advertising technology company, and to fund this acquisition, the company listed on AIM in London, raising £17.9 million.[8] The following year, Marimedia rebranded as Taptica.[9][10][11] The company changed its name to Taptica in September 2015.

In September 2015, the company acquired social marketing tech company AreaOne, formerly known as SocialClicks.[12] In 2016, Taptica acquired 57% of Japan-based Adinnovation for $5.7 million.[13] In 2017, Taptica acquired Tremor Video's demand-side platform for $50 million, a company from which they would later take their name.[14]

In December 2018, Hagai Tal stepped down as CEO after a US court ruled that he had concealed material facts during the sale of Plimus in 2011.[15] In 2019, Taptica added an office in Guangzhou, China as part of its Asia expansion.[16]

In February 2019 Taptica merged with RhythmOne.[17] Both companies were listed on the stock exchange, so Taptica retained its listing and RhythmOne shares were converted into Taptica shares. Ofer Druker, the former CEO of Matomy Media, was announced in April 2019 as the CEO of the combined entity.[18] In June 2019 Taptica renamed itself to Tremor International. In 2020, the combined company acquired video ad platform, Unruly, from News Corp.[19] In September of 2022, Tremor International closed[20] its acquisition of Amobee.

Services

Taptica has developed an application that analyzes cell phone users' behaviors, spending and how the previous relate to demographic data such as age, gender and location.[21][22] Using this data, advertisers would be able to calculate indicators such as KPI and ROI in real-time.[23] Taptica sells advertisements based on complete transactions, such as registering for a game.[4] The platform also enables city-specific user targeting, a feature that increases the effectiveness of ad campaigns.[22] Taptica claims to have stored 200 million user profiles on its platform, with more than 100 data points on each user, in order to provide a precise picture of user behavior to advertisers.[24][21]

Following a report conducted by the company, showing that native ads give better results, Taptica integrated them into its platform.[25] Taptica claims to be the first company to combine optimization for direct marketing and real-time bidding, a feature that will reportedly allow advertisers to conduct targeted campaigns.[26] The company's portfolio has almost 1,000 publishing partners and 250 brands that are engaged in gaming, internet radio, travel and retail industries.[27] Taptica's clientele includes EA, GREE, ngmoco, Hotel Tonight, Playtika and Game Insight among others.[4][28]

Nexxen

In 2023, Tremor International rebranded as Nexxen to consolidate its brands, streamline the company narrative, and emphasize the comprehensive value of its offerings. The unified business units now include Nexxen DSP (formerly Amobee and Tremor Video), Nexxen SSP (formerly Unruly), Nexxen Studio (formerly Tr.ly) and Nexxen CTRL (a consolidated offering that utilized Nexxen’s ad server and Nexxen SSP).[29] In 2024, Nexxen marked the change of its ticker symbol to NEXN with a bell-ringing ceremony at Nasdaq.[1]

Awards

For the years 2015 to 2017, Taptica was named to Deloitte's Tech Fast 50 list.[30] At Digiday Signal Awards 2017, Taptica won Best Social Advertising Platform.[31] In 2017, Taptica was listed as AppsFlyer's fastest-rising partner for installs and retention and by 2018 the company ranked in the top ten across various categories and geographies.[32][33][34]

In October 2017, Interactive Investor reported that Taptica led the list for "International Company of the Year" at the UK-based AIM public company awards.[35]

References

  1. ^ a b "Nexxen Rings the Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell". Nasdaq. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Tremor International Rebrands as Nexxen". VideoWeek. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Placing and Admission to AIM" (PDF). 22 May 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  4. ^ a b c Orpaz, Inbal (December 4, 2012). "Start-up of the week / The guys who bring ads to your phones". Haaretz. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  5. ^ "MobileBeat 2015: Defining your best strategy for programmatic ads in a shifting landscape". VentureBeat.com. July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  6. ^ Goldenberg, Roy (December 4, 2014). "Taya Group launches video content incubator". Globes. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  7. ^ "Itzhak Fisher Funds User Acquisition Platform Taptica". everything-pr.com. August 2, 2013. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  8. ^ "Marimedia Places GBP29.8 Million In Shares For AIM IPO". 22 May 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  9. ^ Loechner, Tyler (October 8, 2014). "Marimedia Acquires Taptica For $13.6 Million". Mediapost.com. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  10. ^ Gallivan, Rory (October 28, 2014). "Israel's Matomy to Buy Austria's MobFox for $17.6 Million". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  11. ^ "Small-cap Week, May 30". 29 May 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  12. ^ Schiff, Allison (8 September 2015). "Taptica shells out 17 million to acquire Facebook marketing partner areaone". Ad Exchanger. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
  13. ^ "Israeli mobile ad firm Taptica buys control of Japanese ad firm". Reuters. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  14. ^ "Tremor Video Sells Demand-Side Platform to Taptica for $50 Million as Sector Consolidation Gathers Pace". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  15. ^ "Taptica plunges as boss exits". 5 December 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  16. ^ "Taptica forms new China subsidiary, plans expansion". Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  17. ^ "Programmatic Companies Taptica and RhythmOne Merge in $176 Million Deal". 4 February 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  18. ^ "Taptica switches out CEO as RhythmOne underperforms". 5 April 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  19. ^ "Tremor International to Buy Video Ad Platform Unruly from News Corp". Adweek. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  20. ^ "Tremor International - Tremor Announces Closing of Amobee Acquisition". September 13, 2022.
  21. ^ a b Knight, Kristina (February 10, 2015). "Ecommerce Roundup: Mobile analysis and social connection". BizReport.com. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  22. ^ a b Kaplan, David (May 10, 2015). "For Taptica's Lead Gen Strategy, Local Focus Works Best, Even For National Efforts". GeoMarketing.com. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  23. ^ Schiff, Allison (February 5, 2015). "Taptica Taps Into Mobile User Behavior With New Analytics Tool". adexchanger.com. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  24. ^ Barton, Julian (March 6, 2015). "Mobile Ad Solutions on Tap from Taptica at Mobile World Congress". Mobileadvertisingwatch.com. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  25. ^ Knight, Kristina (November 18, 2014). "Mobile RoundUp: Studies find targeting is key". BizReport.com. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  26. ^ Loechner, Tyler (May 31, 2013). "Taptica Applies Gambler's Math To Mobile Advertising". Mediapost.com. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  27. ^ "Taptica Opens Offices in New York City to Offer Mobile Advertising Services". Business Wire. February 17, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  28. ^ Jordan, Jon (May 30, 2013). "Taptica launches 'multi-arm bandit' smarts to optimise your user acquisition". pocketgamer.biz. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  29. ^ "Tremor Rebrands as Nexxen". TV Technology. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  30. ^ "Deloitte Israel 2017 Fast 50". Deloitte. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  31. ^ "SapientRazorfish leads the third annual Digiday Signal Awards with three wins". Digiday. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  32. ^ Parkerson, Stuart (December 10, 2014). "Taptica Listed As One Of TUNE's Top 25 Advertising Partners". Appdevelopermagazine.com. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  33. ^ "Taptica in Top 10 of AppsFlyer Performance Index". Financial Times. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  34. ^ "Sneak Peak MWC Edition: Appsflyer Performance Index". Apps Flyer. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  35. ^ "Best AIM companies of 2017 confirmed". interactive investor. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
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