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Broadsign

Broadsign

Broadsign provides media owners, agencies, and advertisers with an end-to-end technology stack to manage, sell, and deliver DOOH campaigns programmatically across a massive global screen network.

broadsign.comMontreal, Quebec, CanadaFounded 2000

Last updated May 27, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jun 1, 2026

Industry
Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) Advertising Technology
Business Model
SaaS
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
501-1000
Funding
private equity backed
Revenue Range
$50M-$100M
Stock Symbol
Not Publicly Traded
API Available
Yes
Market Position

Leading independent DOOH ad tech platform globally, serving as critical infrastructure for media owners and enabling programmatic DOOH buying and selling at scale

Overview

Broadsign is a Montreal-based digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising technology company that serves as foundational infrastructure for the global OOH media ecosystem. Its flagship product, Broadsign Control, is a content management and campaign delivery system used by media owners and operators to schedule, manage, and distribute content across large-scale digital screen networks — from roadside billboards and transit displays to retail screens and airport installations. The platform supports complex scheduling logic, proof-of-play reporting, and network health monitoring at scale. Beyond content management, Broadsign has expanded into programmatic DOOH through its Broadsign Reach SSP (supply-side platform), enabling media owners to monetize inventory through automated, data-driven transactions. The company also offers Broadsign Direct, a proposal and order management tool for direct sales teams, and acquired Campsite (later rebranded) to strengthen its programmatic capabilities. These products position Broadsign as a full-stack solution for DOOH operators seeking both direct and programmatic revenue streams. Broadsign holds a dominant market position in the DOOH technology space, competing with companies like Vistar Media, Hivestack, and Outmoove. Broadsign remains independent (with minority backing from Crestline Investors as of November 2025; no Cisneros Interactive acquisition occurred — that claim was an AI hallucination). The company has grown through strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Ayuda Media Systems and Campsite. Its global footprint, deep integrations with DSPs and data providers, and long-standing relationships with major OOH media owners make it one of the most influential infrastructure players in the out-of-home advertising industry.

Products & Features

Broadsign Control

Core digital signage and content management system enabling media owners to schedule, manage, and deliver content across large-scale screen networks.

Broadsign Direct

Proposal and sales management tool that streamlines the direct sales process for DOOH media owners, including inventory management and campaign planning.

Broadsign Reach

Programmatic SSP (supply-side platform) enabling media owners to monetize DOOH inventory through automated, real-time bidding and private marketplace deals.

Broadsign Ads (formerly Campsite)

Self-serve programmatic DOOH buying platform for agencies and advertisers to plan, execute, and measure DOOH campaigns.

Place Exchange (acquired Nov 2025)

Programmatic SSP and exchange platform for out-of-home media, extending Broadsign's programmatic capabilities and supply footprint.

Adsquare (acquired 2024)

Audience data and targeting platform providing location-based and behavioral data to enhance DOOH campaign targeting and measurement.

Key Features
End-to-end DOOH campaign managementProgrammatic buying and selling via SSP/DSP integrationsReal-time bidding and private marketplace supportAudience targeting using location and behavioral dataContent scheduling and proof-of-play reportingMulti-screen and multi-format network managementDirect sales workflow automationCross-channel attribution and measurement
Use Cases
Media owners managing and monetizing large-scale digital screen networksProgrammatic DOOH campaign execution by agencies and brandsAudience-targeted out-of-home advertising using location dataAutomated direct sales and proposal management for OOH operatorsCross-channel campaign planning incorporating DOOH inventoryRetail media and venue-based digital signage management
Customer Segments
DOOH media owners and operatorsOut-of-home advertising networksTransit and airport advertising operatorsRetail media network operatorsAdvertising agencies and trading desksProgrammatic buyers and DSPs

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