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101 Top Advertising Platform Startups in California

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This article showcases our top picks for the best California based Advertising Platform companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Advertising Platform industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

Top California Advertising Platform Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

Roku

Roku

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Roku pioneers streaming for the TV and aspires to power every TV in the world.

Firework

Firework

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Firework is a digital engagement platform that brings interactive video experiences to websites and apps.

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Firefly

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Firefly is a mobility based advertising and data platform that allows rideshare drivers to make money through digital advertising.

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VideoAmp

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VideoAmp is a software and data company that provides measurement and optimization tools for the advertising ecosystem.

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CreatorIQ

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CreatorIQ is a software to unify and power advanced influencer marketing.

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Liftoff

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Liftoff is a mobile app marketing and retargeting platform which uses post-install data to run true CPA-optimized campaigns.

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Metadata

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Metadata eliminates manual and repetitive work for b2b marketers so they can focus on strategy and creativity.

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Sojern

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Sojern provides data-driven digital marketing solutions for the travel industry.

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System1

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System1 fuses technology and science to identify & unlock consumer intent.

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Marin Software

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Marin Software Incorporated (NYSE:MRIN) provides a leading cross-channel performance advertising platform used by advertisers and agencies.

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AdQuick

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AdQuick.com is the easiest way to plan, book, and measure out-of-home advertising.

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Magnite

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Magnite is a sell-side advertising platform that provides technology for publishers to monetize their content across all screens and format.

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Thunder

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Thunder is the programmatic creative company that scales creatives across devices, formats, and volume.

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Topsort

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Topsort is an auction engine for multi-brand retailers and online marketplaces.

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Entravision Communications Corporation

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Entravision is a global media and ad-tech firm specialized in US latino and global audiences through TV, radio, digital and app marketing.

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Nativo

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Nativo is an advertising technology platform for brand advertisers and publishers to scale, automate, and measure native ads.

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Ampush

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Ampush fuels growth for some of the world’s most disruptive companies.

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Radius Intelligence

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Radius Intelligence seeks to power data intelligence across all B2B applications, channels, and users.

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AppsFlyer

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The world’s top brands use AppsFlyer to build great products, create exceptional experiences, and preserve customer privacy.

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OpenX

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OpenX provides digital and advertising technologies that optimize a company’s advertising revenue.

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UberMedia

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UberMedia is one of the most trusted mobile insights platforms that powers advertising, location measurement, and business intelligence.

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IRIS.TV

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IRIS.TV is a video data platform. We provide video data connectivity to enable better viewing experiences and advertising outcomes.

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TapClicks

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TapClicks is a marketing technology company for agencies, media companies, brands, and enterprises.  

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Frameplay

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Frameplay is truly the in-game advertising leader, enabling intrinsic advertising within video game environments.

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MediaAlpha

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MediaAlpha is an advertising technology company that develops programmatic advertising platforms.

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Versus Systems

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Versus Systems is a prizing platform that allows players to choose their rewards for in-game achievements.

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Lucidity

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Lucidity is a digital advertising company that brings transparent digital advertising.

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Wrapify

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Wrapify is an omni-channel advertising company for brands powered by the gig-economy.

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Motimatic

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Motimatic platform blends the latest advances in online advertising technology and motivation science.

Firework

Taptica

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Taptica is a performance-based online marketing network that helps businesses optimize ROI-driven marketing campaigns and raise revenue.

Firework

ZypMedia

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ZypMedia is a programmatic media buying platform for local advertising.

Firework

Smaato

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Digital Advertising Technology Platform Built for Publishers. Optimized for Data-driven Experiences.

Firework

Primer

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Primer is a business to business marketing company offering marketing solutions.

Firework

The Ticket Fairy

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Full-stack event marketing, ticketing, analytics and advertising platform

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Jampp

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Jampp is the growth platform of choice for on-demand apps worldwide. We unlock programmatic UA and RTGT to drive incremental performance

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RevJet

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RevJet is the first comprehensive Ad Experience Platform, for every audience, channel, format, inventory, and device.

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NewCo

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NewCo is an organizer of forums and conferences used to connect people with businesses on a mission.

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Pathmatics

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Pathmatics is a marketing platform that gives visibility to the digital ad performance of brands, their competitors, and entire industries.

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Instreamatic

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Voice Marketing Platform

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FanBox

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A blogging website where you can earn money from uploading your blogs, photos, videos and selling products and services.

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NeoReach

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Influencer Marketing For Big Brands

Firework

Kukui

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Kukui provides businesses with a custom marketing platform that integrates with each organization’s Point of Sale (POS) system.

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Amobee

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Amobee is a global digital marketing technology company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Singtel.

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Virool

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Virool is a programmatic video marketing platform.

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Boostinsider

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Boostinsider is an AI/big data technology company based in SF. Proudly produced SocialBook, your influencer marketing secret weapon.

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Aki Technologies

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Aki Technologies, an Inmar Intelligence company, helps advertisers reach their audience with moments and personalization.

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Recess

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Recess unlocks the power of event marketing with stress-free, programmatic planning.

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Volta Charging

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Volta Charging designs, installs, and maintains a network of electric vehicle charging stations.

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Adway

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Adway is the only mobility based advertising and data platform that uses projection to turn any car-body into a media display.

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YO-KAI EXPRESS

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YO-KAI EXPRESS is the tech company that innovates the future autonomous restaurant solution delivering gourmet food B2B and B2C

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Adext AI

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Real autonomous AI automation for Google & Facebook Ads. Adext AI technology cannot be found in any AI framework within the market today.

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Adelphic

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Adelphic’s patented technology overcomes the limitations of user identification in mobile and across networked devices.

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Jelli

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Jelli operates as a cloud-based advertising company for the radio market in the United States.

Firework

AdStage

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AdStage is an advertising technology startup powering paid marketers to understand the business impact of their campaigns.

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Storygize

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Storygize is a native technology platform designed to empower digital media buyers to achieve maximum results with minimum effort.

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Whisk

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Whisk powers the creation, discovery, personalization, and monetization of food content online, in-store, and at home.

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FamePick

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FamePick provides digital creators with business tools to land brand deals and manage their paid content projects from pitch to payment.

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Sabio

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Sabio offers a CTV platform powered by mobile data.

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WMG International

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WMG International is an adTech company that creates ingenious and easy-to-use programmatic products for traffic monetization.

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MEALLOGIX

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Premier automation software for the meal prep industry

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Bitmo

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Mobile rewards and payment app that leverages data to better connect brands and consumers

Firework

FeedMob

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FeedMob is a mobile ad platform that specializes in honest, post-install KPI driven mobile advertising at scale.

Firework

SHIFT

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SHIFT is a leading cross-network social advertising platform for brands and agencies.

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Evensi

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Evensi is a platform to discover, experience, ideate, and promote events.

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Sports Gambling Guides

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Sports Gambling Guides is a certified marketing affiliate that promotes legal sports betting sites throughout the United States.

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Chalk Digital

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CHALK Digital offers PaaS solutions that automate the digital advertising and marketing for global brands with geo-dispersed operations.

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Fotobom Media

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Fotobom Media is a cutting-edge mobile platform that powers meaningful customer connections through messaging

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Upbeat

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Upbeat is a software-powered next-generation PR agency that focuses on media marketing for various companies.

Firework

LiveRamp

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LiveRamp aspires to make it safe and easy for companies to use data effectively.

Firework

Grabb-It

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Grabb-It is a location based advertising platform that allows advertisers the opportunity to reach the consumers near the point of purchase.

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Watchwith

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Watchwith is a native digital video ad solution TV networks and premium video publishers use to monetize audiences beyond commercial breaks.

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Reveel Technologies

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The first platform that provides audiences an interactive experience from print, digital, video and broadcast media. Explore, learn and buy!

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The Venue Report

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Consumer and Commerce marketplace in the travel and events space. Get inspired, Find and book venues and secure group room accommodations.

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FanCONNECT

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FanCONNECT Provides Digital Marketing Solutions and Services for restaurant and retail businesses.

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Yomob Technology

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A Mobile SaaS company with AI based technology to maximize ad performance and revenue for the mobile game and app developers.

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1on1

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1on1 is a global C2C online platform for matching Educators(Experts) and Learners(Clients).

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Novelty Media

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Publisher Network, SaaS for Publishers

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MentAd

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MentAd, a predictive marketing platform, acquiries new customers and increase conversions for e-commerce and lead generation.

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AdGlance

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Ads Inside, Ads in Sight, Ads with Insight

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Viddyad

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Viddyad’s technology platform enables brands and businesses to dynamically create, customize, and control their video content in real-time.

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Loot!

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Businesses use Loot! to turn their influential customers into an extension of their marketing teams!

Firework

Huge Ape Media

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Internet Marketing and Technology

Firework

Promolta

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A self service advertising platform to promote videos in targeted blogs, websites, mobile apps, games and social networks.

Firework

Brandwood Global, Inc.

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SaaS Marketplace for Branded Placements and Mobile SDK for Audience Purchasing, Brand ROI, Social Media Engagement

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NOM

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NOM is a video advertising platform that helps brands run ads safely on YouTube and across social media properties.

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Manifest

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Manifest is the first automated advertising platform that uses your product feed to show the right product to the right customer.

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PINK Technologies

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PINK Technologies is a mobile on-demand platform where qualified hosts cast their ideal guests in real-time.

Firework

Giant Propeller

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Giant Propeller is a Digital Advertising Agency for Emerging Brands and Startups.

Firework

AdsWizz

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AdsWizz is a leading global technology provider of advertising solutions for the digital radio and audio industries.

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Paneau

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Paneau offers revolutionary marketing tools that advertise any business when in a nearby location.

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MagicLinks

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The leader in social commerce for video influencers and the world’s top brands

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WideOrbit

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WideOrbit provides advertising management software for major media companies.

Firework

Westcott Multimedia

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Westcott Multimedia is a signal-based automated advertising platform for creatives and the companies that support them.

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Jackie AI

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Jackie is an online platform that simplifies lead generation for SMBs.

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GraphScience

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GraphScience is a Facebook ad optimization platform that turns social data into ROI for brands and retailers.

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Traffic Roots

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Ad Network

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Sponsoreds

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Amazon Advertising Automation Software for Amazon Sellers

Firework

Mapp Digital

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Mapp Digital is one of the largest independent digital marketing technology companies in the world.

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Spot Trender

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Spot Trender is the leader in advertising testing research. Our platform democratize ad testing and deliver immediate actionable insights.

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OnlineSales.ai

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OnlineSales.ai’s AI-Driven E-Commerce Marketing Platform Enables Online Businesses around the Globe Get Real and Relevant Customers Rapidly.

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Telenav

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Accelerating towards a connected car future with smarter, easier, safer innovation.

Written by Mark Smith

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