Vertiqal Studios Stock Price, News & Analysis

Vertiqal Studios (TSX: VRTS) has announced a significant expansion of its AI capabilities through a partnership with data intelligence firm Revmo. The collaboration introduces a proprietary toolkit that enhances the company's core business units: Sales, Creative, Production, and Content Operations.

The new AI-powered system enables adaptive rate carding, creative testing, predictive revenue modeling, and enhanced inventory forecasting across social media platforms. Over the past 3 months, Vertiqal's in-house production facility has reached 500 million viewers. The company is investing in five key technological pillars: SNAP, OBSERVE, EXPAND, THINK, and COUNT.

Additionally, Vertiqal has granted 1.5 million stock options to consultants, exercisable at $0.025 per share over three years.

Carriage House Wealth Ltd. has announced a significant reduction in its holdings of Vertiqal Studios Corp (TSX: VRTS). The investment manager has ceded control of 75,499,400 common shares, including 35,499,400 directly owned shares and 40,000,000 shares convertible from a $1,000,000 debenture.

Additionally, control was relinquished over two convertible debentures representing 50,000,000 potential common shares. Following this transfer, Carriage House's ownership position has decreased from 18.43% to 7.91% of Vertiqal's outstanding shares, now controlling 51,146,832 shares out of 647,017,220 total outstanding shares.

Vertiqal Studios (VERTF) has strengthened its North American sales leadership by appointing two industry veterans - Pano Rongakos as Head of Brand Partnerships, West Coast, and Sotero Bernardo as Head of Brand Partnerships, Canada. They join existing leaders Pamela Glassman (Chief Revenue Officer) and Saad Hussaini (Head of Brand Partnerships, East Coast) to provide comprehensive regional coverage across North America. The expanded team brings extensive experience from major companies including Fox Sports, Twitch, StreamElements, and BDG. This strategic expansion aims to deliver localized market expertise while maintaining executive-level service for clients across different regions. The team structure enables Vertiqal to handle both national campaigns and regional media plans with a focus on Gen Z and Millennial-facing social channels.

Vertiqal Studios Corp (OTC: VERTF) has completed its acquisition of Offbeat Media Group's digital assets by finalizing the last payment on the promissory note. The acquisition, initially announced in December 2023, has proven highly accretive, expanding Vertiqal's digital footprint in short-form video and AI-enabled content production across TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat Discover. The company continues to pursue its M&A strategy, focusing on acquiring media assets and technology solutions to strengthen its Gen Z and Millennial-focused digital network. Additionally, Vertiqal announced the results of its annual meeting, where all nine director nominees were elected with overwhelming support (>99% approval), and shareholders approved the appointment of MNP LLP as auditors and authorized the issuance of common shares for convertible debenture holders.

Vertiqal Studios (OTC: VERTF) has announced its strategic integration of AI-enabled operating model that combines artificial intelligence with human creativity. The company is partnering with a stealth-mode Silicon Valley AI startup to deploy advanced production tools that generate content iterations based on performance data and brand KPIs. CEO Jon Dwyer emphasizes that this approach is not about replacing human talent but enhancing it, positioning Vertiqal as an alternative to Meta's fully automated creative vision. The company's AI integration includes: accelerated creative workflows, real-time audience insights, and efficient internal systems. This builds upon Vertiqal's existing partnership with Revmo, announced in October 2023, which focuses on integrating performance insights into creative decisions. The company currently serves brands across gaming, lifestyle, beauty, and sports sectors, targeting Gen Z and Millennial audiences.

Vertiqal Studios (OTC: VERTF) reported Q1 2025 financial results, showing a 16% revenue decline to $705,845 from $842,909 in Q1 2024. The company maintained a strong gross margin of 80% despite challenges. Net loss widened to ($1.31M) from ($513K) year-over-year. The decline was primarily attributed to Snapchat's temporary decision to merge Discover and Spotlight tabs, which affected CPM rates in early 2025. However, March 2025 showed significant improvement with 101% YoY revenue growth on Snapchat. The company, which owns a network of 52 million followers across social platforms (75% US-based), announced a strategic partnership with CrossMedia and expects strong growth in H2 2025 following Snapchat's reversal of its platform changes. Additionally, Ira Levy was appointed interim CFO, replacing Pooja Sharma who begins maternity leave.

Vertiqal Studios (TSX: VRTS, OTC: VERTF) has successfully closed a $1.55 million private placement of convertible debentures, co-led by Globacor Capital and Carriage House Wealth. The debentures, priced at $1,000 each, will mature on May 1, 2027 with a 15% annual interest rate. Both Globacor and The Aune Foundation subscribed for $750,000 each. The debentures are convertible into common shares at $0.025 per share during the six months prior to maturity. Additionally, the company announced the appointment of PJ Bujouves, a Notre Dame Business School graduate and former Division I athlete, to its Board of Directors. The proceeds will be used for general working capital purposes.

Vertiqal Studios Corp (TSX: VRTS) (OTC Pink: VERTF) has joined Dawn, enhancing Dawn's portfolio of independent agencies with specialized gaming and lifestyle expertise. As North America's largest owner-operator of gaming and lifestyle social media channels, Vertiqal Studios produces 100+ daily content pieces across 130+ channels on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.

The strategic alignment aims to capitalize on growing market opportunities, with global gaming ad spend projected to exceed $131 billion by 2028 and social media advertising reaching $270 billion in 2024. Vertiqal Studios manages social strategies for major brands including Coca-Cola, ESPN, Lionsgate, Celsius, NHL, Chili's, and Samsung.

The partnership focuses on reaching younger audiences through social-first storytelling, addressing the shift in media consumption where over 90% of Gen Z uses social media daily, with platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat surpassing traditional media in engagement.

Vertiqal Studios Corp (VERTF) has reported its financial results for 2024, marking a significant turnaround with a 95% reduction in net loss. The company maintained stable revenue at $4.86 million, with direct media revenue increasing by 48% year-over-year.

Key financial metrics include:

• Gross profit of $3.37 million with a 69% margin
• Total expenses reduced by 90% to $5.76 million
• Net loss decreased to $2.37 million from $49.02 million
• EBITDA loss improved by 47% to $1.52 million

The company secured partnerships with major US brands including Coca Cola US and WhiteCastle, and signed a strategic agreement with CrossMedia. Vertiqal Studios operates as a digital-channel network and video-production studio, owning North America's largest gaming and lifestyle network on social media.