Observed Signal · Feb 5, 2026 · Partnership · Source: ExchangeWire · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
DAIVID Joins CIMM's Startup Program for Media Measurement Innovation
DAIVID has been named an inaugural member of the Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM) 2026 Startup Programme, a initiative supporting early-stage companies building solutions in media measurement and data collaboration. The Programme also selected Aqxle, BranchLab, Simantea, Vuer, and Wantent. DAIVID offers an AI-powered platform that analyzes video and image content to predict creative attention and 39 emotions, delivering insights to optimize campaign performance. Members receive access to CIMM programmes, events, research, networking, and potential exposure to customers and partners. DAIVID’s CEO Ian Forrester highlighted the selection and opportunities to collaborate with industry leaders, while CIMM’s Evan Cohen emphasized the focus on privacy-forward, data-driven solutions.
DAIVID named inaugural member of CIMM 2026 Startup Programme; indicates recognition in media measurement ecosystem and potential industry impact
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- DAIVID named an inaugural member of CIMM's 2026 Startup Programme
- CIMM Startup Programme supports early-stage companies building products in measurement, currency development, metrics, and data collaboration
- Other selected startups: Aqxle, BranchLab, Simantea, Vuer, Wantent
- DAIVID's AI-powered platform analyzes video and image content to predict creative attention and 39 emotions, impacting brand metrics
- Members receive full access to CIMM programmes, meetings, events, research, networking opportunities, and exposure to potential customers and partners
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DAIVID joins NVIDIA Inception Programme
DAIVID, a creative and media intelligence engine, announced on October 20, 2026 that it has been accepted into the NVIDIA Inception Programme, a global initiative supporting companies developing innovative technologies in AI and accelerated computing. The programme offers benefits such as go-to-market support, technical assistance, and access to NVIDIA's ecosystem. By joining, DAIVID aims to leverage NVIDIA's resources to advance its AI-driven analytics for advertising creative effectiveness.
DAIVID Launches Creative Audit to Analyze Thousands of Ads
DAIVID, an intelligence engine for creative and media, has launched Creative Audit, a new solution that analyzes up to 5,000 creative assets at once to connect creative performance with business outcomes. The AI-powered tool assesses attention, emotion, brand recall, consideration, and purchase intent, then correlates these signals with media performance, social engagement, brand lift, and sales data. The findings are compiled into a data-led creative playbook, helping brands understand which creative elements drive stronger results and why. The solution is delivered in days and can integrate with existing workflows via API and MCP. In an analysis of over 3,500 creative assets for Boots, DAIVID found a 0.89 correlation between its signals and campaign outcomes. The launch targets advertisers seeking scalable creative intelligence to optimize media spend and creative strategy.
DAIVID and CreativeX Launch Datalink to Unify Creative Data
DAIVID announced a partnership with CreativeX to launch Datalink, a new data backbone designed to unify creative data across multiple sources. Datalink aims to connect disparate creative signals into a single dashboard, enabling brands to layer and activate insights within their existing media and production workflows. Early integrated partners include Kantar Link AI, Adverteyes, Dragonfly.AI, and Amplified, with Boots and Barilla named as early adopters. The initiative positions DAIVID to augment creative measurement—covering attention, emotion, brand recall, and related signals—by integrating with CreativeX’s system of control for creative, content, and media. Quotes from Barilla’s Mariama Kamanda and leaders from DAIVID and CreativeX emphasize the goal of streamlined workflows and richer measurement for faster, data-driven creative optimization.
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