Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. - IAS STOCK NEWS

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.