About
Tim Vanderhook is Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Viant Technology (Nasdaq: DSP). He leads the company’s strategic vision, driving innovation and product development of Viant’s self-service DSP for omnichannel advertising. In 2024, he pioneered the creation and launch of ViantAI, an innovative artificial intelligence-powered tool that helps create a high-impact campaign for media planners in seconds. For more than 2 decades, Tim, alongside his brother Chris Vanderhook, has steered Viant’s mission of automating the planning, buying, and measurement of advertising through technology and innovation. Furthermore, Tim’s early vision led to the development and standardization of using web cookies for behavioral targeting that pioneered interest-based digital advertising practices commonly in use today. In addition to Viant, Tim also co-founded XUMO in 2011, one of the largest ad supported Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming services, which was acquired by Comcast in February 2020. Recognized for his digital advertising expertise and innovation, Vanderhook has authored several patents including Internet Connected Household Identification, Upfront Advertising Purchasing Exchange and User Demographic Profile Methods. Tim is a serial entrepreneur and investor, avid sports fan and resides with his wife Laura and their four children in Orange County, California.
Tim Vanderhook
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By embracing a more nuanced approach to marketing attribution, brands can ensure they drive immediate sales and cultivate lasting relationships with their consumers.
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May 24, 2024
Embracing CTV is not just a trend, but a transformative shift in how brands connect with audiences effectively.
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Nov 20, 2023
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Company details
Viant Technology
Company bio
Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP) is a leader in AI-powered programmatic advertising, dedicated to driving innovation in digital marketing. Viant’s omnichannel platform built for CTV allows marketers to plan, execute and measure their campaigns with unmatched precision and efficiency. With the launch of ViantAI, Viant is building the future of fully autonomous advertising solutions, empowering advertisers to achieve their boldest goals. Viant was recently awarded Best Demand-Side Platform by MarTech Breakthrough, Great Place to Work® certification and received the Business Intelligence Group’s AI Excellence Award. Learn more at viantinc.com.