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Disney Real-Time Ad Exchange (DRAX)
New York, New York, United States · Founded 2021
51-200 employees · DIS
Sourced & current · updated May 11, 2026
Disney's in-house SSP launched March 2021 (announced first Disney Tech Showcase Feb 23 2021). Hosts internal auctions across all programmatic endpoints, automating direct-sold + programmatic competition. DRAX has driven 70% increase in Disney biddable transactions, runs 8,000+ video ad campaigns. Magnite is primary sell-side partner aggregating ~30 DSPs. DRAX Direct (March 2024) provides direct-pipe integration with TTD and Google DV360 unifying Hulu+Disney+ inventory.
Where they sit
Stack tier: Ecosystem Services (A)
Connected TV PlatformSupply Side Platform (SSP)Ad Exchange
Disney's proprietary in-house SSP and ad exchange, positioned as a premium CTV inventory monetization platform competing with third-party SSPs and walled garden ecosystems
Ownership
Parent: Disney Advertising