My Code vs Teads

My Code Names New CRO, CFO and COO as It Expands into Video

My Code, a multicultural media and marketing firm targeting growth audiences, has completed its executive leadership team under CEO Amani Duncan with three new appointments. Luis Romero joins as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience from Canela Media and The Guardian. Ying Miao is appointed Chief Financial Officer, previously serving as CFO of Converge and recognized as Marketing Industry CFO of the Year. Dave LiCalzi is promoted internally to Chief Operating Officer, having held senior roles at The Arena Group, Paramount, and ESPN. These moves support My Code's expansion into video with Remezcla Más, a bilingual streaming service, and the development of an 'intelligence center' offering audience data products. The repositioning, under private equity owner Ariel Alternatives, also includes partnerships with Hershey and Experian.

• My Code announced three C-suite appointments: Luis Romero as CRO, Ying Miao as CFO, and Dave LiCalzi as COO.
• Romero previously served as EVP of Sales at Canela Media and SVP of Sales at The Guardian.
• Miao previously served as CFO of Converge and was named Marketing Industry CFO of the Year by Influential Business Woman Awards.

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8-K Financial Filing Analysis for Teads (2026-10-05)

On September 30, 2026, Teads Holding Co. entered into a four-year, $125.0 million non-recourse accounts receivable (A/R) financing facility maturing on September 30, 2030. Borrowing availability is based on eligible receivables sold or contributed by Teads' U.S., U.K., French, and Italian operating subsidiaries to bankruptcy-remote special purpose vehicles (FF Cayman AR Ltd and FF Malta AR Ltd). Sound Point Agency LLC serves as administrative agent and collateral agent, with OT Midco Inc. acting as master servicer. Drawn commitments incur interest at benchmark rates (Term SOFR, EURIBOR, or SONIA) subject to a 2.50% floor plus 5.15% per annum, alongside a 25.0% minimum utilization requirement and an unused fee of 0.5% per annum. The facility bolsters operating liquidity and funds ongoing receivable purchases.

• Executed a 4-year $125.0 million non-recourse accounts receivable financing facility maturing on September 30, 2030.
• Borrowing rates are priced at 3-month Term SOFR, EURIBOR, or daily SONIA (subject to a 2.50% floor) plus a margin of 5.15% per annum.
• Includes a 25.0% minimum utilization requirement, an unused commitment fee of 0.50% per annum, and early termination triggers linked to senior secured notes due 2030.

Agencies Consolidate TV-Digital Planning but Gaps Remain

In this interview, Phillip Laudien of Teads discusses the progress and remaining gaps in total video planning. He notes that agencies have made significant strides in breaking down planning and buying silos over the past nine to twelve months, but client-side structures remain fragmented. Key challenges include different measurement currencies (GRPs on TV, impressions and attention digitally), the need for unified frequency capping across devices, and closed ecosystems that hinder independent measurement. Laudien emphasizes the role of Connected TV (CTV) as a bridge between linear TV and digital, and proposes attention as a common measurement standard with channel-specific benchmarks. He anticipates the elimination of the artificial TV/digital distinction within three years, driven by a shift towards audience-first and context-based planning.

• Agencies have shown significant progress in consolidating TV and digital planning and buying silos over the past 9-12 months.
• Client-side budgeting structures remain fragmented, hindering cross-channel planning.
• Different measurement currencies (GRPs for TV, impressions and attention for digital) create artificial boundaries.

Simplifying CTV Access Crucial as Inventory Access Equalizes

At DMEXCO 2026, Bastian Sarott, CTV Business Lead EMEA at Teads, discussed the evolving CTV market, noting that most ad tech players have similar access to in-stream inventory, making differentiation difficult. He emphasized that the key to standing out is simplifying access to inventory for buyers, addressing long-standing fragmentation issues. These challenges extend to the emerging Home Screen market, where TV set makers use various technologies. Sarott highlighted that reducing complexity is crucial for growth and buyer satisfaction in CTV advertising.

• Teads CTV Business Lead EMEA Bastian Sarott spoke at DMEXCO 2026.
• Sarott noted that most players have similar access to CTV in-stream inventory.
• He stressed the importance of simplifying CTV access for buyers.