Observed Signal · Nov 30, 2018 · Partnership · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Google and Disney Strike Ads Partnership Across Disney Channels
Google and Disney have formed a strategic partnership to bring ads across Disney's portfolio. Disney's global Digital Video and Display business will use Google Ad Manager as the ad network, enabling Google to serve ads for brands and channels such as ABC, ESPN, Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars. Ads will run across distribution channels including web video, streaming, Connected TV, apps, and Live Events, encompassing Web video ads, streaming on Connected TV, and Direct-to-Consumer offerings. The collaboration, described in a post by Google's Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler, aims to create an advanced video experience that transcends devices and living rooms to bring premium content to audiences worldwide. The deal expands Google's mediapartner ecosystem and signals deeper alignment between content owners and ad tech at scale.
High-impact strategic partnership between Google and Disney affecting ad inventory across Disney properties
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Disney and Google announced a strategic partnership
- Disney's digital video and display business will use Google Ad Manager as the ad network
- Ads will run for brands and channels including ABC, Disney, ESPN, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars
- Distribution channels include web video, streaming, Connected TV, apps, and live events
- Google and Disney aim to deliver an advanced video experience across devices and platforms
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