Kargo

Premium mobile and cross-screen ad platform known for high-impact formats and curated publisher inventory, serving top-tier brands and agencies

Kargo is a New York-based advertising technology company founded in 2003 that has established itself as a leader in premium mobile and cross-screen advertising. The company is known for its distinctive, high-impact ad formats that are designed to blend seamlessly with editorial content, delivering superior engagement metrics compared to standard display advertising. Kargo works with the world's top brands and agencies, offering access to a curated network of premium publishers including major media companies and news outlets. Kargo's platform combines creative innovation with data-driven targeting to deliver advertising experiences that resonate with consumers without disrupting their content consumption. The company differentiates itself through proprietary ad formats, a focus on brand safety, and a direct relationships model with both premium publishers and Fortune 500 advertisers. Kargo has expanded beyond mobile to offer cross-screen solutions spanning desktop, connected TV (CTV), and social environments. In the AdTech ecosystem, Kargo occupies a unique position as a premium, quality-focused alternative to programmatic commodity inventory. The company has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Rhombus (a social advertising platform) and Ziggeo (a video technology company), broadening its capabilities across video, social, and performance advertising. Kargo serves as a trusted partner for brands seeking measurable, brand-safe advertising at scale across premium digital environments.