AT&T confirms purchase of online advertising company AppNexus
The US-based telecommunications company, AT&T, has announced the purchase of online advertising firm AppNexus.
AppNexus, which runs a leading global advertising marketplace that offers enterprise technology products for digital advertising, joins AT&T advertising and analytics which is fronted by CEO Brian Lesser.
The advertising company will utilise its knowledge in machine learning, engineering and advanced analytics to increase AT&T’s ad-supported offerings across its portfolio.
AT&T is set to invest in and develop AppNexus’ technology as it seeks to fit in with AT&T’s first-party data, distribution and premium video content.
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It is anticipated that AT&T has approximately 170mn direct-to-consumer relationships across its wireless, video and broadband businesses.
Mr Lesser said: “This is an important milestone in the young history of our company.”
“With the addition of AppNexus, I’m excited about the role AT&T will play in rethinking advertising not just for today, but for the future — advertising that’s better for brands, publishers and consumers.”
Following the successful purchase, AppNexus’ co-founder and CEO, Brian O’Kelley, will report to Mr Lesser and will resume his role in fronting the integration process with AT&T.
