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RhythmOne was acquired by Tremor International.

RhythmOne

Programmatic Advertising

RhythmOne provided advertisers and publishers with a unified, brand-safe programmatic platform spanning video, display, mobile, and native formats across all screens, backed by proprietary data and audience targeting capabilities.

Last updated Jun 23, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Founded
2004
HQ
San Francisco, California, United States
Connections
11

At a glance

Employees
501-1000
Revenue
$100M-$200M
Stock
RONE
7integrations2corporate family1acquisitions

About

Mid-tier full-stack programmatic platform with particular strength in video, connected TV, and cross-screen advertising prior to acquisition by Tremor International.

RhythmOne was a digital advertising technology company that provided programmatic advertising solutions across multiple screens and formats, including video, display, mobile, and native advertising. The company operated a demand-side platform (DSP), supply-side platform (SSP), and data management capabilities, positioning itself as a full-stack programmatic partner for both advertisers and publishers. Its YuMe acquisition in 2017 significantly expanded its connected TV and video advertising capabilities, making it a notable player in the premium video and cross-screen advertising space. Founded as Blinkx, a video search and advertising technology company, the company rebranded to RhythmOne in 2017 to reflect its evolution into a broader programmatic advertising platform. RhythmOne built a reputation for brand safety, viewability, and audience targeting, leveraging its proprietary data and technology stack to deliver measurable results for advertisers. The company served a wide range of clients including Fortune 500 brands, agencies, and independent publishers. In 2019, RhythmOne was acquired by Tremor International (formerly Tremor Video), creating a combined entity with significant scale in programmatic video and connected TV advertising. Following the acquisition, the RhythmOne brand was gradually absorbed into Tremor International's portfolio, and it no longer operates as a distinct standalone entity. The deal was valued at approximately $176 million and helped Tremor International expand its publisher relationships and data capabilities substantially.

Business model

Marketplace

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • RhythmOne DSP

    Demand-side platform enabling advertisers and agencies to buy programmatic advertising across video, display, mobile, and native formats.

  • RhythmOne SSP

    Supply-side platform allowing publishers to monetize their inventory programmatically across multiple ad formats and screens.

  • YuMe by RhythmOne

    Connected TV and premium video advertising solution acquired through the 2017 YuMe merger, offering brand-safe video ad placements.

  • 1R Marketplace

    Proprietary programmatic marketplace connecting premium publishers and advertisers with brand safety and viewability guarantees.

  • Audience Data Platform

    First- and third-party data management and audience targeting capabilities to improve campaign performance and relevance.

Key features

Cross-screen programmatic advertising (desktop, mobile, CTV)Premium video and connected TV advertisingBrand safety and viewability measurementFirst- and third-party audience data targetingNative advertising formatsUnified DSP and SSP stackReal-time bidding (RTB) infrastructureAdvanced reporting and analytics dashboard

Use cases

Programmatic video advertising campaigns across desktop and mobileConnected TV and OTT advertising for brand awarenessPublisher monetization of display, video, and native inventoryCross-screen retargeting and audience extensionBrand safety-focused programmatic buying for premium advertisers

Customer segments

Fortune 500 brandsAdvertising agencies and trading desksIndependent digital publishersMedia companies and broadcastersPerformance marketers

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Real-time bidding (RTB) infrastructureData management platform (DMP)Machine learning for audience targeting and optimizationVideo ad serving technologyConnected TV ad deliveryOpenRTB protocol

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPAIAB Brand Safety standardsTAG (Trustworthy Accountability Group) certified

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

Corporate history
  1. 2004 · Founded
  2. 2018Absorbed YuMe
Connection details
See integrations with RhythmOne (7) See acquisitions by RhythmOne (1)

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