Agreement would extend Nexxen’s global ACR data exclusivity with VIDAA, while adding display ad monetization exclusivity across VIDAA’s media in North America
NEW YORK, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexxen International Ltd. (NASDAQ: NEXN) (“Nexxen” or the “Company”), a global, flexible advertising technology platform with deep expertise in data and advanced TV, today announced it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with VIDAA to potentially extend and expand their existing strategic partnership for multiple years beyond its current term, which is set to expire at the end of 2026.
Under the terms of the MOU, Nexxen would retain exclusive global access to VIDAA’s Automatic Content Recognition (“ACR”) data and expand its ad monetization exclusivity to include display ad monetization across VIDAA’s media in North America.
The MOU also outlines a potential additional investment by Nexxen in VIDAA, aimed at accelerating the expansion of VIDAA’s smart TV footprint in the U.S. over the long term, further deepening the strategic alignment between the two companies.
The MOU is non-binding and subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, as well as customary closing conditions.
About Nexxen
Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our flexible and unified technology stack comprises a demand-side platform (“DSP”) and supply-side platform (“SSP”), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core. With streaming in our DNA, Nexxen’s robust capabilities span discovery, planning, activation, monetization, measurement and optimization – available individually or in combination – all designed to enable our partners to achieve their goals, no matter how far-reaching or hyper niche they may be.
Nexxen is headquartered in Israel and maintains offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia-Pacific, and is traded on Nasdaq (NEXN). For more information, visit www.nexxen.com.
About VIDAA
Launched in 2014, VIDAA is a global leader in smart TV platforms, offering cutting-edge technology and user-friendly experiences. With more than 400 brand partners and over 40 million connected devices worldwide, VIDAA provides viewers with access to a broad range of global and local content, with a focus on ease of use, speed, and security. VIDAA’s platform is known for its seamless integration of apps, streaming services, and live TV, delivering an all-in-one entertainment hub to millions of homes. The company continues to innovate by investing in long-term software support, keeping its devices current with the latest advancements in smart TV technology.
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Nexxen International Ltd. Billy Eckert, Vice President of Investor Relations ir@nexxen.com
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