Observed Signal · Sep 10, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Viant · Impact: 3/5

Strategic Intelligence Market: Viant Co-Founders Discuss AI-Driven Media Buying; Company Named Digiday Technology Awards Finalist; New VP of Sales Appointed

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Viant co-founders Tim and Chris Vanderhook argue that AI-driven media buying must optimize for human attention. Viant was selected as a finalist in the Best Buy-Side Programmatic Platform at the 2026 Digiday Technology Awards. Viant welcomes Steve Kurtz as Vice President, Sales, joining from The Trade Desk.

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Primary Reporting: ViantPublished: Sep 10, 2026
Original Coverage Title: Viant Co-Founders Discuss AI-Driven Media Buying; Company Named Digiday Technology Awards Finalist; New VP of Sales Appointed

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