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Google Display & Video 360

Google Display & Video 360

Unified programmatic buying platform with unmatched Google ecosystem integration, audience data depth, and cross-channel reach across display, video, audio, and CTV.

displayvideo.google.comMountain View, California, United StatesFounded 2011Parent: Google

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Jun 1, 2026

Industry
Programmatic Advertising / Demand-Side Platform (DSP)
Business Model
Platform/SaaS with usage-based fees
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
10001+
Funding
-
Revenue Range
Part of Alphabet's $200B+ annual revenue; DV360-specific revenue not disclosed
Stock Symbol
GOOGL
Parent Company
Google
API Available
Yes
Market Position

One of the top two enterprise DSPs globally by spend volume, with dominant reach through Google's ecosystem and inventory access

Overview

Google Display & Video 360 (DV360) is Google's flagship enterprise demand-side platform (DSP), part of the Google Marketing Platform suite. It enables large advertisers, media agencies, and trading desks to plan, execute, optimize, and measure programmatic advertising campaigns across a wide range of channels including display, video, audio, native, and connected TV (CTV). DV360 consolidates campaign management, audience targeting, creative tools, and measurement into a single unified platform, giving buyers access to premium inventory across the open web as well as Google-owned properties like YouTube. DV360 occupies a dominant position in the enterprise DSP market, competing directly with The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, and Xandr. Its deep integration with the broader Google ecosystem — including Google Ads, Campaign Manager 360, Search Ads 360, and Google Analytics 4 — gives it a significant data and workflow advantage for organizations already invested in Google's marketing stack. The platform offers access to billions of impressions daily through direct publisher integrations, private marketplace deals, and open auction buying across major ad exchanges. As part of Alphabet Inc., DV360 benefits from Google's massive infrastructure, machine learning capabilities, and first-party data signals. It is widely used by Fortune 500 brands and global media agencies for brand awareness and performance campaigns. The platform has been at the center of ongoing regulatory scrutiny around Google's dominance in the programmatic supply chain, particularly given its simultaneous operation of buy-side (DV360), sell-side (Google Ad Manager), and exchange (Google AdX) technologies.

Products & Features

Programmatic Buying

Automated media buying across open auction, private marketplace, and programmatic guaranteed deals

Audience Targeting

Advanced audience segmentation using first-party, third-party, and Google audience data including affinity and in-market segments

Creative Studio Integration

Built-in creative management and dynamic creative optimization (DCO) tools

Connected TV Buying

Programmatic access to CTV and OTT inventory across major streaming platforms and publishers

Reporting & Measurement

Unified cross-channel reporting with attribution modeling, reach and frequency measurement, and integration with Campaign Manager 360

Inventory Management

Centralized deal management for PMP, programmatic guaranteed, and preferred deals with publishers

Brand Safety Controls

Integrated brand safety tools including keyword blocking, content category exclusions, and third-party verification integrations

Automated Bidding

Machine learning-powered bidding strategies optimized for viewability, conversions, CPA, and ROAS

Insights & Planning

Audience insights, reach planning, and competitive intelligence tools to inform campaign strategy

Key Features
Cross-channel campaign management (display, video, audio, native, CTV)Deep integration with Google Marketing Platform and Google AdsAccess to Google AdX and 80+ third-party ad exchangesPrivate marketplace and programmatic guaranteed deal managementMachine learning-based automated bidding and optimizationDynamic creative optimization (DCO)Advanced audience targeting with Google first-party dataUnified frequency management across channelsReal-time reporting and custom dashboardsAPI access for custom integrations and automation
Use Cases
Large-scale brand awareness campaigns across display and videoCross-channel programmatic media buying for enterprise advertisersConnected TV and streaming video advertisingAudience retargeting and prospecting at scaleProgrammatic guaranteed and private marketplace deal executionDynamic creative personalization at scaleMulti-touch attribution and cross-channel measurementAgency trading desk operations for multiple clients
Customer Segments
Fortune 500 and large enterprise advertisersGlobal and regional media agenciesAgency trading desksBrand direct marketing teamsRetail and e-commerce companiesFinancial services advertisersAutomotive brandsConsumer packaged goods (CPG) companies

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