Observed Signal · Aug 30, 2021 · Acquisition · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Meetrics to be acquired by DoubleVerify
Meetrics, a Berlin-based provider of ad-verification solutions, is set to join DoubleVerify (DV) through an acquisition, announced in a joint press release. DV aims to leverage Meetrics’ measurement and analytics capabilities to strengthen its verification offering across channels, formats, platforms and regions. Meetrics’ sales, product, and engineering teams will continue to operate from DV’s EMEA footprint, bolstering DV’s presence and client relationships in the region. DV CEO Mark Zagorski framed the deal as a step toward verifications that improve transparency for global brands and expand DV’s international footprint. Meetrics co-founder and managing director Dr. Philipp von Hilgers welcomed the integration, highlighting the combined technology to enhance media quality and performance for leading brands in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2021 and integrate Meetrics’ technology into DV’s global platform.
Acquisition of a verification provider strengthens DV's regional presence; moderate impact on AdTech.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Meetrics is a Berlin-based provider of ad-verification solutions.
- DoubleVerify to acquire Meetrics, announced in a joint press release.
- Meetrics’ sales, product and engineering teams will continue operating from EMEA to bolster DV’s regional activities.
- Transaction expected to close in Q3 2021 and integrate Meetrics’ technology into DV’s global platform.
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