Observed Signal · May 1, 2026 · Partnership · Source: Adweek · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
The Trade Desk Sells Onsite Ads for Dollar General
The Trade Desk has struck a deal with Dollar General and retail tech firm Kevel to sell onsite display ads on Dollar General’s website through The Trade Desk’s platform. The offering lets advertisers buy Dollar General onsite inventory alongside The Trade Desk’s offsite upper-funnel inventory (streaming, social, online video), enabling unified full‑funnel buys. The move is described as The Trade Desk’s second foray into onsite ads and positions the company to compete with retail‑media vendors such as Criteo. Matthew Fantazier, VP of data partnerships at The Trade Desk, said advertisers have historically run different funnel stages in separate places and can now stitch the full funnel together.
A major DSP (The Trade Desk) expanding into retailer onsite inventory alters retail media competitive dynamics and enables unified full‑funnel buying, which matters for media buyers and retail media budgets.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- The Trade Desk reached a deal with Dollar General and retail tech firm Kevel to sell onsite display ads on Dollar General’s website.
- Advertisers can buy Dollar General onsite inventory via The Trade Desk’s platform alongside its offsite upper‑funnel inventory (streaming, social, online video).
- The offering represents The Trade Desk’s second foray into onsite ads.
- The initiative positions The Trade Desk as a competitor to Criteo in retail media.
- Matthew Fantazier, VP of data partnerships at The Trade Desk, commented on enabling unified full‑funnel advertising.
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On-Site Meets Off-Site: Inside the Partnership Fixing Retail Media's Fragmentation Problem
The Trade Desk's Matthew Fantazier explains how a new Kevel, Dollar General and Trade Desk partnership connects on-site and off-site retail media into one measurable campaign, and why he thinks the term “retail media” disappears within five years.
On-Site Meets Off-Site: Inside the Partnership Fixing Retail Media's Fragmentation Problem
The Trade Desk's Matthew Fantazier explains how a new Kevel, Dollar General and Trade Desk partnership connects on-site and off-site retail media into one measurable campaign, and why he thinks the term “retail media” disappears within five years.
Dollar General Builds Commerce-Focused Retail Media Network
Dollar General is positioning its DG Media Network as a commerce-centric retail media player that connects physical stores, ecommerce, delivery and measurement to influence purchase decisions across channels. Tony Rogers, Dollar General’s CMO, says the ability to track spend from impression to sale is the industry "holy grail." DG Media Network emphasizes integrating store footprint and digital inventory, citing a Smart Campaigns partnership with DoorDash that combines DGMN owned & operated inventory with DG Storefront inventory on DoorDash into unified campaigns. The company argues future retail media leaders will grow beyond pure media to connect commerce ecosystems and deliver more accountable measurement and performance for advertisers.
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