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Magnite, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGNI) is described as the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising company, and its news flow reflects its role in the global ad tech ecosystem. Publishers use Magnite’s technology to monetize content across connected TV, online video, display, and audio, while agencies and brands rely on its platform to access brand-safe, high-quality inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions.
On this page, readers can follow news about Magnite’s product developments, partnerships, financial updates, and legal matters. Recent announcements highlight the evolution of its ClearLine platform to unify curation and activation across premium omnichannel supply, as well as integrations with partners such as Cognitiv to bring deep learning and real-time curation into media buying workflows.
Magnite’s news also covers collaborations that expand programmatic access to new environments, such as cloud gaming on Smart TVs through its partnership with PHȲND and programmatic access to local linear TV inventory through a private marketplace with ITN. In addition, Magnite regularly issues press releases about quarterly financial results, conference participation, and initiatives like Magnite Access being adopted by publisher groups.
Investors, advertisers, and publishers can use this news feed to track how Magnite is positioning its sell-side technology, how it engages with partners across regions such as North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC, and how it responds to competitive and regulatory developments, including its disclosed litigation against Google LLC. Bookmark this page to review the latest company-issued updates and market-facing announcements related to MGNI.
Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the world's largest independent sell-side advertising company, reported strong Q2 2024 results. Total revenue grew 7% year-over-year to $162.9 million, while Contribution ex-TAC increased 9% to $146.8 million. Notably, CTV Contribution ex-TAC rose 12% to $63.0 million, exceeding guidance. The company reported a net loss of $1.1 million, a significant improvement from the $73.9 million loss in Q2 2023. Adjusted EBITDA grew 20% to $44.7 million, with a 30% margin. For Q3 2024, Magnite expects total Contribution ex-TAC between $146-150 million, with CTV growth accelerating to 18-22% year-over-year. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2024 guidance, projecting at least 10% Contribution ex-TAC growth and mid-teens Adjusted EBITDA growth.
Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the world's largest independent sell-side advertising company, has introduced automated wrapper management within Demand Manager to help publishers increase revenue and efficiency. This new feature, built on Prebid technology, uses machine learning to optimize configurations in a publisher's Prebid Wrapper per impression, potentially enhancing billions of settings.
Ranker, an early adopter, saw a 5% increase in spend after implementing the automated wrapper management feature. The tool adjusts Prebid settings on an ad request basis, maximizing revenue while saving time and resources. Demand Manager has experienced significant growth, with a 30% increase in spend year-over-year from 2023 to 2024. Major publishers like Buzzfeed and Disney use Demand Manager, with 13 of the top 50 Comscore ranked publishers relying on it for Prebid inventory management.
Gracenote, Nielsen's content data unit, is enhancing CTV advertising by introducing new contextual categories powered by program-level metadata. Partnering with Peer39 and Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), Gracenote's data will be available on DSP platforms for programmatic CTV ad buys. Publishers like Cineverse, DIRECTV Advertising, Philo, Tastemade, and Xumo can now use Gracenote Contextual Video Data to provide more transparency for media buyers.
This initiative aims to optimize targeting and deliver incremental reach, making Gracenote's metadata the common taxonomy for CTV marketplace transactions. The data offers unprecedented granularity for programmatic ad buys, allowing publishers to package ad inventory more effectively and advertisers to reach target audiences at scale. This collaboration is expected to improve CTV advertising outcomes and create a stronger ecosystem benefiting advertisers, publishers, and consumers.
Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the largest independent sell-side advertising company, has been chosen by TELUS (TSX: T) (NYSE: TU) as its preferred ad technology solutions partner in Canada. TELUS will utilize Magnite's SpringServe ad server and Streaming SSP for its Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST) and online video advertising inventory. This partnership aligns with the growing trend of ad-supported streaming, as 74% of Canadian consumers now watch streaming TV. The collaboration aims to enhance TELUS's TV offerings at no additional cost to customers, while providing advertisers with better insights and control over their campaigns.
Magnite's technology will allow TELUS to manage and monetize its connected TV (CTV) inventory more effectively. TELUS has already deployed FAST channels like TIME, Tastemade, and The Washington Post to its TV+ customers, offering new opportunities for advertisers and agencies to connect with audiences. Both companies are excited about the potential to redefine the Canadian advertising landscape and deliver premium ad experiences to consumers and brands alike.
Magnite (Nasdaq: MGNI), a leading independent sell-side advertising company, will release its Q2 2024 financial results on August 7, 2024, after the market closes. The company will host a conference call at 1:30 PM (PT) / 4:30 PM (ET) the same day to discuss the results and future outlook. Domestic callers can participate by dialing (844) 875-6911, while international callers can dial (412) 902-6511, and both should ask to join the Magnite conference call. A simultaneous audio webcast and replay will be available on Magnite’s investor relations website.
Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the largest independent sell-side advertising company, has announced that CairoRCS Media, a leading Italian communication group, will implement Magnite's Demand Manager to enhance their programmatic revenue. CairoRCS Media operates major Italian publications serving over 30 million people, such as Corriere della Sera and Gazzetta dello Sport. Demand Manager, built on Prebid technology, offers tools for revenue growth through insights, control, and flexibility. Features include A/B testing with machine learning recommendations and microwrappers. The collaboration aims to streamline CairoRCS Media's ad management, enhance yield optimization, and reduce team workload. Magnite's Mariano de Luca emphasized the significance of this partnership, while CairoRCS Media's Davide Grillo praised Demand Manager's innovative tools and their impact on operational efficiency.
Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), a leading independent sell-side advertising company, announced the implementation of its SpringServe ad serving technology by Yomiuri Telecasting (YTV) for their on-demand services, ytv MyDo! and TVer.
This collaboration has resulted in a revenue uplift and improved operational efficiencies for YTV. SpringServe's advanced ad serving and inventory management features help streamline monetization, ensuring high-quality ad experiences. This implementation makes YTV one of the first Japanese broadcasters to benefit from SpringServe technology.
The technology has provided YTV with a more comprehensive overview of their performance, contributing to increased revenue and better viewer experiences. Magnite expressed excitement about enhancing YTV's delivery of premium video advertising.
Magnite (NASDAQ:MGNI) and Spectrum Reach, the advertising arm of Charter Communications, have expanded their partnership to enhance programmatic ad-buying across Spectrum's linear and streaming TV inventory.
This deal extends Magnite's programmatic capabilities to Spectrum's video delivery technology, enabling real-time bidding on ad impressions via the Spectrum TV App, the U.S.'s highest-rated and most-viewed streaming service. Ad buyers will gain from centralized planning and frequency management across various platforms.
Magnite's technology aims to deliver targeted ads in a privacy-focused manner, while Spectrum Reach's detailed data signals will enable precise campaign strategies and improved media effectiveness.
Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) has announced a partnership with United Airlines to power advertising on United’s inflight personal device entertainment (PDE) platform. This collaboration follows the launch of Kinective Media by United, which aims to enhance advertising reach across various channels, including the airline’s app and inflight screens. Magnite’s SpringServe ad server will manage advertisement delivery, targeting millions of travelers who use their devices to access inflight content. United MileagePlus members are expected to benefit from more personalized offers, enhancing loyalty. Key brands like Norwegian Cruise Line and Macy's are already participating in Kinective Media's initiatives.
Shopsense AI has partnered with Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the largest independent sell-side advertising company, to launch programmatic advertising on its retail media platform. This collaboration allows advertisers to reach TV viewers who are actively shopping on their second screens. Paramount Global's SVP, Leo O’Connor, highlighted the ease of purchase this brings to viewers and advertisers.
The partnership aims to simplify media planning, activation, and measurement for brand and performance buying teams. Shopsense AI's platform captures viewers' attention through both TV and second screens, enhancing exposure and conversion rates. Magnite's technology and partnerships enable seamless integration with preferred DSPs and measurement providers.
U.S. retail media budgets are expected to double to over $100 billion in the next three years, making this partnership timely and lucrative for involved parties.