The Trade Desk to Join the S&P 500 Index
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'This is a proud moment for everyone at The Trade Desk. Our inclusion in the S&P 500 is testament to the value and innovation we have delivered to the digital advertising industry since our founding, 16 years ago,' said Jeff Green, Co-Founder and CEO, The Trade Desk. 'This would not have been possible without the incredible work of every TTDer present and past, nor without the trust of every client and partner that has embraced the power of programmatic and the importance of objectivity.'
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The Trade Desk™ is a technology company that empowers buyers of advertising. Through its self-service, cloud-based platform, ad buyers can create, manage, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across ad formats and devices. Integrations with major data, inventory, and publisher partners ensure maximum reach and decisioning capabilities, and enterprise APIs enable custom development on top of the platform. Headquartered in Ventura, CA, The Trade Desk has offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit thetradedesk.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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