Blis
Blis enables advertisers to reach audiences based on real-world movement and behavior using privacy-safe, ID-free targeting — connecting digital campaigns to measurable physical-world outcomes.
Last updated Oct 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Oct 12, 2026
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At a glance
- Employees
- 201-500
- Funding
- venture-backed
- Revenue
- $50M-$100M
About
A leading independent location-powered advertising platform operating globally, known for privacy-first audience targeting and real-world behavioral intelligence.
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, Blis is a global location-powered advertising technology company that enables brands, agencies, and media buyers to plan, activate, and measure campaigns using real-world audience behavior. The platform ingests billions of location signals daily, transforming geospatial and behavioral data into rich audience segments based on where people go, what they do, and how they move through the physical world. Blis serves major global advertisers and agency holding groups, offering a privacy-first approach to audience targeting that does not rely on personal identifiers. Blis differentiates itself through its proprietary data processing infrastructure, which combines first-party location data with contextual and behavioral intelligence to build deterministic audience profiles. Its platform supports the full campaign lifecycle — from audience discovery and planning through programmatic activation and attribution — making it a comprehensive solution for location-driven media strategies. The company operates across more than 40 countries and has established itself as a trusted partner for enterprise advertisers seeking to connect digital advertising investment to real-world consumer outcomes. In recent years, Blis has leaned into privacy-centric targeting solutions as the industry moves away from third-party cookies and device-level identifiers. The company's approach to cookieless, ID-free targeting has become a core part of its value proposition, positioning it competitively as brands seek durable alternatives for audience reach and measurement. Blis counts major retailers, automotive brands, financial services companies, and quick-service restaurants among its key customer verticals.
Business model
Managed Service / Programmatic Platform
Target market
Enterprise
What they offer
Blis Audience Platform
Core platform for building and activating location-based audience segments derived from real-world movement and behavioral data.
Smart Scale
Privacy-first, ID-free targeting solution that reaches audiences at scale without relying on cookies or device identifiers.
Location Planning
Audience discovery and planning tools that use historical visitation data to identify and size relevant consumer segments.
Attribution & Measurement
Footfall attribution and campaign measurement tools that connect digital ad exposure to real-world store visits and outcomes.
Programmatic Activation
DSP-agnostic programmatic campaign activation using Blis audience segments across display, video, and mobile inventory.
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