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Hivestack was acquired by Perion (Jan 2023)— see Perion for current status.
Hivestack

Hivestack

Programmatic Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) Advertisinghivestack.com

Hivestack provides media owners and advertisers with a unified, end-to-end programmatic DOOH platform that enables data-driven audience targeting, real-time bidding, and measurable campaign outcomes across global digital out-of-home inventory.

Last updated Jun 23, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Founded
2017
HQ
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Parent
Connections
20

At a glance

Employees
201-500
Funding
$28M
Revenue
$10M–$50M
Stock
N/A
14integrations4competitors1corporate family1acquisitions

About

One of the leading independent programmatic DOOH technology platforms globally, offering a full-stack SSP, DSP, and ad server solution for the out-of-home advertising ecosystem

Hivestack is a leading programmatic digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising technology company that operates an integrated platform encompassing a supply-side platform (SSP), demand-side platform (DSP), and a specialized ad server built exclusively for DOOH environments. Founded in Montreal, Canada, Hivestack enables media owners to monetize their digital out-of-home inventory programmatically while allowing advertisers and agencies to plan, activate, and measure DOOH campaigns with the precision and data-driven targeting familiar from digital advertising. The platform connects a global network of DOOH publishers with demand from programmatic buyers, bridging the gap between traditional outdoor advertising and modern digital ecosystems. Hivestack has established itself as one of the most comprehensive independent DOOH technology stacks globally, with operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Its technology supports real-time bidding (RTB), audience targeting using first- and third-party data, and robust campaign measurement and attribution capabilities. The platform serves media owners, advertisers, agencies, and demand-side platforms, making it a central infrastructure player in the rapidly growing programmatic DOOH market. In 2023, Hivestack was acquired by Perion Network, a global advertising technology company, for approximately $100 million in cash. The acquisition positioned Perion to significantly expand its presence in the DOOH and out-of-home advertising sector. Hivestack continues to operate as a distinct brand and platform within the Perion portfolio, maintaining its technology offerings and global publisher and advertiser relationships.

Business model

SaaS / Marketplace

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Hivestack SSP (Supply-Side Platform)

    Enables DOOH media owners and publishers to manage, monetize, and optimize their digital out-of-home inventory through programmatic demand channels and direct deals.

  • Hivestack DSP (Demand-Side Platform)

    Allows advertisers and agencies to plan, buy, and measure programmatic DOOH campaigns using audience data, real-time bidding, and advanced targeting capabilities.

  • Hivestack Ad Server

    A purpose-built ad server designed specifically for the unique requirements of DOOH environments, supporting dynamic creative delivery, scheduling, and campaign management.

  • Hivestack Marketplace

    A global programmatic DOOH marketplace connecting media owners with demand-side buyers, facilitating both open auction and private marketplace (PMP) deal structures.

  • Audience Targeting & Analytics

    Data-driven audience targeting tools leveraging first- and third-party data sources, with campaign measurement, attribution, and reporting dashboards.

Key features

Real-time bidding (RTB) for DOOH inventoryEnd-to-end SSP, DSP, and ad server in a single platformAudience-based targeting using first- and third-party dataDynamic creative optimization for DOOH screensPrivate marketplace (PMP) and programmatic guaranteed deal supportCross-channel campaign measurement and attributionGlobal publisher and media owner networkOpenRTB protocol support for interoperability

Use cases

Programmatic monetization of digital out-of-home screens for media ownersData-driven DOOH campaign planning and activation for advertisers and agenciesAudience targeting and retargeting across DOOH inventoryCross-channel advertising campaigns incorporating DOOH alongside digital mediaPrivate marketplace deal execution between DOOH publishers and premium buyersCampaign measurement and attribution for out-of-home advertising

Customer segments

DOOH media owners and publishersOut-of-home advertising agenciesProgrammatic advertisers and brandsDemand-side platforms (DSPs) seeking DOOH inventoryIndependent agency trading desksRetail and transit media network operators

Tech & specs

Technology stack

OpenRTB protocolReal-time bidding infrastructureCloud-based SaaS architectureFirst- and third-party data integrationsDynamic creative delivery engineRESTful APIs

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPAIAB standards compliance

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

Corporate history
  1. 2017 · Founded
  2. 2023Acquired by Perion3 sources
    Still operating as part of Perion
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