Tegna’s Premion Acquires Next-Generation DSP Octillion Media To Expand CTV Ad Capabilities

Octillion is a next-generation demand-side platform focused on local CTV/OTT advertising. Tegna says the acquisition will expand Premion’s capabilities in the CTV marketplace by combining Octillion’s cutting-edge technology with Premion’s award-winning local CTV/OTT advertising solution.

Tegna today said that Premion, its premium connected TV/over-the-top advertising platform for regional and local advertisers, has signed an agreement and simultaneously closed on the acquisition of Octillion Media. Octillion is a next-generation demand-side platform (DSP) focused on Local CTV/OTT advertising. The acquisition will expand Premion’s capabilities in the CTV marketplace by combining Octillion’s technology with Premion’s award-winning local CTV/OTT advertising solution.

“Octillion is precisely the type of smart bolt-on acquisition we have long considered to accelerate our already successful organically grown Premion business,” said Dave Lougee, Tegna president-CEO.

“We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Octillion Media,” said Tom Cox, Premion president and Tegna SVP, corporate development. “We built Premion with a local-first mindset from the start. The acquisition of Octillion Media provides us with a proven purpose-built local CTV platform to further enable product innovation, improve operational efficiencies, and drive accelerated growth. Local relevance remains a top advertiser priority, and the addition of Octillion’s technology will enhance our ability to meet ever-evolving customer needs and drive value for our clients.”

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