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The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTD) is a technology company that operates a self-service, cloud-based platform for buyers of advertising. This news page aggregates company press releases and media coverage so readers can follow how The Trade Desk is evolving its programmatic advertising platform, data marketplace, and partnerships across the open internet.
Recent news highlights include the announcement of OpenAds, a new auction environment designed to provide a direct, high-integrity, and transparent option for publishers and sellers. The company has reported broad support for OpenAds from publishers such as AccuWeather, The Arena Group, BuzzFeed, the Guardian, Hearst Magazines, Hearst TV, Newsweek, People Inc., and Ziff Davis. Other updates cover enhancements to the Kokai platform, including Audience Unlimited and Koa Adaptive Trading Modes, which are intended to help advertisers use AI and third-party data more effectively.
Visitors can also find earnings-related news, including quarterly financial results, share repurchase authorizations, and commentary on customer retention and non-GAAP metrics such as Adjusted EBITDA. Governance and leadership developments, such as the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer and the addition of Omar Tawakol to the board of directors, are disclosed through company announcements and related SEC filings.
In addition, The Trade Desk publishes research-driven news, such as its “The Untapped Opportunity of Omnichannel” study on ad fatigue and omnichannel strategies in Southeast Asia. News items also describe collaborations in connected TV, including plans with DIRECTV to develop a custom version of Ventura TV OS, and partnerships in retail media, commerce data, and measurement. Investors and advertisers can use this page to review the company’s official communications and understand the types of product, partnership, financial, and research updates The Trade Desk releases over time.
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) named Tahnil Davis as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective January 24, 2026; Davis was previously Chief Accounting Officer and has been with the company nearly 11 years.
The company reaffirmed Q4 2025 guidance: revenue of at least $840 million and Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $375 million. The Trade Desk will release fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results after market close on February 25, 2026 and host a webcast and conference call at 2:00 P.M. PT (5:00 P.M. ET). The press release reiterates that GAAP net income guidance is not provided due to variability in stock-based compensation, tax items and other non-recurring charges.
The Trade Desk (TTD) announced the first wave of publishing partners for OpenAds, a new auction environment built to deliver a direct, transparent, high‑integrity option for publishers and sellers. Launch partners include AccuWeather, The Arena Group, BuzzFeed, the Guardian, Hearst Magazines, Hearst TV, Newsweek, People Inc., and Ziff Davis. OpenAds aims to increase visibility into auction mechanics, fees, and reseller activity and to incentivize healthier supply‑chain dynamics as programmatic advertisers demand more transparency. The product will continue development and rollout through 2026. For more information, visit thetradedesk.com.
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) reported third quarter 2025 results on November 6, 2025: revenue $739M (+18% YoY), GAAP net income $116M (16% margin), and Adjusted EBITDA $317M (43% margin). The company repurchased $310M of Class A stock in Q3 and used a remaining $60M authorization in October 2025; the board approved an additional $500M share repurchase authorization. Customer retention stayed >95% for the 11th consecutive year.
Guidance for Q4 2025: revenue at least $840M and Adjusted EBITDA ~ $375M. Management noted it did not provide GAAP net income guidance due to unpredictable stock-based compensation effects and provided non-GAAP reconciliations with the release.
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) will release third quarter 2025 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2025 after market close on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The company will hold a webcast and conference call on November 6, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time (5:00 P.M. Eastern Time) to discuss the results.
Investors can access a live webcast via the company's Investor Relations site at http://investors.thetradedesk.com/. Telephone participants may dial 888-506-0062 (North America) or 1-973-528-0011 (outside U.S.) and use conference ID 280315. An audio replay will be available by phone until November 13, 2025.
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) and DIRECTV have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a custom version of Ventura TV OS that will integrate DIRECTV's streaming user interface. The customized operating system aims to provide a seamless solution for TV manufacturers, retailers, and hospitality partners while establishing a stable revenue model.
The partnership will enable viewers to access MyFree DIRECTV (FAST service) and various DIRECTV Genre Packs through a unified platform. The system will feature access to streaming apps from the Ventura TV OS app store and personalized advertising capabilities. This collaboration aims to address current market fragmentation while providing OEMs with a proven user experience and advertisers with a more transparent ecosystem.
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) has announced the launch of Audience Unlimited, a major upgrade to its digital advertising data marketplace. The new platform will use AI to score and curate third-party data segments, making them more accessible and cost-effective for advertisers.
The company is introducing two Koa Adaptive Trading Modes: Performance Mode, which includes Audience Unlimited at no extra cost and provides AI-driven optimization, and Control Mode, which offers a la carte pricing with rates of 3.3% and 4.4% of impression costs. The platform aims to solve the current challenges where advertisers typically spend nearly 20% of media costs on third-party data.
The rollout will begin with select agencies in late 2025, followed by full availability in early 2026.
The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD) has appointed Alex Kayyal as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective August 21, 2023. Kayyal, who currently serves on TTD's Board of Directors, will replace Laura Schenkein, who is transitioning from the role after more than a decade of finance leadership at the company.
Kayyal brings significant experience from his roles at Salesforce, where he served as Senior Vice President and Managing Partner of Salesforce Ventures, and most recently as Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and was an early investor in The Trade Desk through Hermes Growth Partners. Schenkein will remain with the company through year-end to ensure a smooth transition.
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with revenue reaching $694 million, up 19% year-over-year. The company maintained its impressive 95% customer retention rate for the 11th consecutive year.
Key financial metrics include Q2 net income of $90 million with a 13% margin, and adjusted EBITDA of $271 million with a 39% margin. The company announced Alex Kayyal as new CFO effective August 21, and appointed Omar Tawakol to its Board of Directors.
The Trade Desk continued expanding its technology offerings through Kokai, OpenPath, and Unified ID 2.0, forming new partnerships with companies like Instacart, Visa, and NIQ. The company repurchased shares worth $261 million in Q2 and provided Q3 2025 guidance of at least $717 million in revenue.
The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD) has appointed Omar Tawakol to its board of directors. Tawakol, currently CEO and Founder of creative AI platform Rembrand, brings over 20 years of experience in advertising technology, data platforms, and artificial intelligence.
Tawakol's impressive background includes founding BlueKai (acquired by Oracle), Voicea (acquired by Cisco), and his current venture Rembrand. At Oracle, he served as SVP and GM of Oracle Data Cloud after the BlueKai acquisition. He also serves on LiveRamp's board and holds degrees from MIT and Stanford.
The appointment strengthens TTD's leadership in programmatic advertising, particularly as the company focuses on AI integration and global expansion.
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) has released a comprehensive study revealing that 66% of Southeast Asian consumers are experiencing ad fatigue from repetitive single-channel advertising. The study, titled "The Untapped Opportunity of Omnichannel," highlights the critical need for advertisers to shift from siloed multichannel approaches to integrated omnichannel strategies.
The research shows that Southeast Asian consumers spend over 8 hours daily across 5 media environments. Indonesia (69%) and the Philippines (67%) report the highest ad fatigue levels. Despite this fatigue, 55% of Southeast Asian consumers say ads influence their purchases, with Thailand (66%) and Indonesia (60%) showing the highest influence rates. The study demonstrates that omnichannel campaigns can reduce ad fatigue by 2.2 times and increase purchase intent by 1.7 times when three channels are connected holistically.
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