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Magnite, Inc. reports news on its independent sell-side advertising technology business, where publishers use its platform to monetize content across CTV, online video, display, audio and other digital formats. Company updates commonly cover CTV and DV+ performance, contribution ex-TAC, adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow expectations and capital actions such as stock repurchase programs.
Recurring developments also include publisher and media-owner partnerships, programmatic access to premium inventory, and product updates for SpringServe and ClearLine. Magnite news also addresses AI-supported workflow, mediation, curation and buying tools, along with executive transitions, financial conference participation and legal or competitive developments in the ad tech market.
Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) announced an expanded partnership with Cross Screen Media following successful results during the 2024 election cycle. The partnership centers on ClearLine, Magnite's self-service buying solution that helps bypass middlemen and improve media spend efficiency.
In a 2024 statewide race test case, ClearLine demonstrated significant performance, achieving 4% incremental reach beyond other digital and TV components, and 8% incremental reach beyond DSPs alone during a two-week period in October. The solution addresses a critical market need, considering that 40% of swing voters nationwide are unreachable through linear TV.
ClearLine streamlines the buying process by providing direct access to premium inventory and enables quick adjustments to budgets, creatives, and targeting, which is important for fast-paced political advertising campaigns.
Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the world's largest independent sell-side advertising company, has announced a second successful repricing of its $363 million senior secured term loan facility due February 2031. The repricing reduces the interest rate by 75 basis points to Term SOFR + 3.00% from the previous rate of Term SOFR + 3.75%, resulting in yearly interest savings of over $2.7 million.
This interest rate improvement represents a cumulative reduction of 200 basis points compared to the rate prior to the refinancing of the Term Loan in February 2024. The maturity date and other terms remain substantially unchanged.
Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the largest independent sell-side advertising company, has achieved dominant market position with 99% CTV supply coverage and 96% omnichannel supply coverage, according to the latest Jounce Supply Benchmarking Report. This represents a 24% lead over the next competitor.
The company maintains direct relationships with major media owners including Disney, Netflix, Roku, and Warner Bros. Discovery, with preferred integrations covering 90% of its CTV supply partners. Magnite's key offerings include:
- SpringServe: Built-for-streaming TV ad server
- Magnite Access: Suite of omnichannel audience products
- ClearLine: Self-service solution for premium video inventory access
- Innovative technologies including Live Stream Acceleration and AI-driven wrapper automation
Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) reported strong Q4 2024 results with total revenue increasing 4% to $194.0 million and Contribution ex-TAC up 9% to $180.2 million. Connected TV (CTV) segment showed impressive growth with Contribution ex-TAC reaching $77.9 million, up 23% year-over-year, exceeding guidance.
The company posted a net income of $36.4 million ($0.24 per diluted share) in Q4 2024, compared to $30.9 million ($0.16 per diluted share) in Q4 2023. Adjusted EBITDA reached $76.5 million with a 42% margin.
For 2025 outlook, Magnite expects total Contribution ex-TAC growth above 10%, with mid-teens growth excluding political advertising. The company forecasts Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of at least 100 basis points and high-teens to 20% growth in free cash flow.
Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) and DIRECTV Advertising are strengthening their partnership to enhance live streaming programmatic advertising capabilities, particularly focusing on live sports events. The collaboration aims to address challenges in live streaming advertising by managing unpredictable traffic volumes and delivering diverse ad experiences.
DIRECTV recently enabled programmatic advertising on their satellite-connected devices, expanding their inventory reach. During big games, viewership can increase up to 10X, attracting approximately 20% more new advertisers, with about half of existing buyers doubling their bids compared to off-peak levels.
DIRECTV launched MySports in early 2025, a specialized bundle for sports fans, reinforcing its position as a sports leader. The company is implementing Magnite's Live Stream Acceleration (LSA) technology to optimize live inventory programmatically. The partnership provides advertisers access to content metadata signals at the network, rating, and genre-level, improving buying transparency and ad relevancy.
Magnite (MGNI), the largest independent sell-side advertising company, has announced that its executive team will be conducting in-person investor meetings at the upcoming Susquehanna Financial Group 14th Annual Technology Conference. The meetings are scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in New York City.
Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) has partnered with Sky New Zealand to enable programmatic advertising on Sky Sport Now, the company's premium sports streaming platform. This marks the first time buyers will have programmatic access to the platform's live sports inventory through Magnite.
Sky Sport Now boasts 51.3 million annual streams and covers an average of 35 sporting codes. The partnership allows advertisers to implement data-driven targeting and optimized campaigns within a premium environment. Magnite's streaming technology will help Sky maximize content value while maintaining viewer experience quality.
The collaboration enables local digital advertisers to access Sky's engaged live sport audiences through programmatic channels, with Sky reporting strong interest from clients and agencies following the launch of digital advertising on the platform.
Magnite (MGNI), the world's largest independent sell-side advertising company, has scheduled its fourth quarter 2024 financial results announcement for February 26, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 1:30 PM (PT) / 4:30 PM (ET) on the same day to discuss its financial results and outlook.
The conference call will be accessible via toll-free numbers for domestic (844-875-6911) and international callers (412-902-6511). A simultaneous audio webcast will be available on the investor relations website. A replay will also be available with passcode 1991482.
Magnite (MGNI) has expanded its partnership with Samsung Ads to enable programmatic advertising on Samsung TV Plus in Southeast Asia. The collaboration covers Singapore, the Philippines, and Thailand, where advertisers can now programmatically access premium video inventory on Samsung's free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service.
Samsung TV Plus, available on millions of Samsung Smart TVs across these countries, offers free access to live TV channels including entertainment, news, and movies. The service features popular content like MythBusters, Survivor, and Deal or No Deal, with more global and local channels planned for early 2025.
This expansion represents a significant market opportunity, leveraging the growing Smart TV adoption and increased consumption of ad-supported streaming content in Southeast Asia. According to Samsung Ads, seven in ten TV viewers already watch ad-supported streaming content in the region.
Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) has been selected as FIFA+'s global programmatic provider to power video and display advertising across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC regions. This collaboration supports FIFA+'s mission to revolutionize football streaming by making previously non-televised games accessible for free to worldwide audiences.
FIFA+ will utilize Magnite's product suite, including Magnite Streaming, SpringServe, and Magnite DV+, to monetize content globally and enhance viewer experience. The technology will enable programmatic advertising delivery across all FIFA+ supported devices, including mobile, desktop, and CTV platforms.