Walmart Acquires Vibe.co to Boost Advertising Business

Walmart is set to acquire Vibe.co as part of its strategy to expand its connected TV advertising business. This acquisition aims to enhance Walmart's advertising platforms and attract more advertisers.

23 Jun, 13:11 — 23 Jun, 14:54

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Retailers are increasingly looking to monetize their vast customer data and digital platforms by building out their own advertising businesses. This move by Walmart, a major player in retail, signals a significant push to compete with established ad platforms and other retailers entering the space.

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bloombergHigh47d ago

Walmart to Buy Vibe.co to Fuel TV Advertising Business - Bloomberg

Walmart to Buy Vibe.co to Fuel TV Advertising Business Bloomberg

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varietyMostly Factual47d ago

Walmart to Acquire Vibe.co in Bid to Win More Advertising to Its Platforms

Walmart is one of the nation’s more prominent advertisers, but, increasingly, it’s looking to become a bigger sell of advertising as well. The retailing giant, which offers video-advertising inventory around its stores and via its Vizio TV-manufacturing unit, said Tuesday that it intends to acquire Vibe.co, a platform that allows advertisers to buy and create […]

By Brian Steinberg

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