The Trade Desk is a leading technology company that offers a self-service, cloud-based platform for managing digital advertising campaigns across various formats and channels. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Ventura, California, The Trade Desk operates the largest independent demand-side platform (DSP), empowering brands and agencies to optimize their media buying processes through data-driven decision-making. The platform supports a wide range of digital advertising formats and devices, including connected TVs, computers, mobile devices, and streaming devices, enabling advertisers to reach their audiences comprehensively and effectively.

The Trade Desk leverages advanced AI and machine learning to provide detailed analytics and real-time campaign optimization. It integrates with numerous global data, inventory, and brand-safety providers, enhancing targeting and measurement capabilities. The company is also at the forefront of promoting Unified ID 2.0, a new standard for identity on the open internet, aimed at improving transparency and privacy while maintaining effective audience targeting in a cookieless future. By connecting advertisers with premium inventory from top broadcasters, publishers, and supply-side platforms, The Trade Desk facilitates access to high-quality audiences worldwide, making it a crucial tool for marketers aiming to enhance their digital advertising strategies​.