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Wurl

Wurl

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Wurl enables content publishers to distribute and monetize their streaming content at scale while giving advertisers data-driven access to engaged CTV audiences across a broad network of channels.

Last updated Jul 26, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Founded
2010
HQ
Palo Alto, California, United States
Parent
Connections
27

At a glance

Employees
201-500
Funding
$25M
Revenue
$10M–$50M
Stock
N/A
17integrations4competitors1corporate family3partners1acquisitions

About

Leading streaming network and CTV advertising platform specializing in FAST channel distribution and monetization for content publishers

Wurl is a streaming network and connected television (CTV) advertising platform that serves as a critical infrastructure layer between content publishers and advertisers in the fast-growing streaming ecosystem. The company provides tools and technology that enable media companies to distribute their content across major streaming platforms, monetize their inventory through programmatic and direct advertising, and measure the performance of their campaigns with data-driven insights. Wurl's platform supports free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels, helping publishers launch and scale their streaming presence while maximizing ad revenue. At the core of Wurl's offering is its ContentDiscovery and advertising technology stack, which leverages audience data and contextual signals to match relevant ads with viewers across CTV environments. The platform enables full-funnel marketing capabilities for advertisers, from brand awareness through to performance outcomes, making it a compelling solution for brands looking to reach cord-cutters and streaming audiences at scale. Wurl has built a large network of content partners and distribution relationships across major smart TV platforms and streaming devices. Wurl occupies a distinctive position in the AdTech ecosystem as both a content distribution network and an advertising monetization platform, giving it a dual-sided marketplace advantage. The company has been recognized for its work in advancing CTV advertising standards and best practices, publishing research and insights that help advertisers and publishers navigate the evolving streaming landscape. With the continued shift of viewership from linear TV to streaming, Wurl is well-positioned as a key enabler of the FAST and CTV advertising economy.

Business model

Marketplace / SaaS

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • ContentDiscovery

    Audience targeting and content recommendation technology that matches viewers with relevant content and ads across CTV environments

  • FAST Channel Distribution

    Platform enabling media companies to launch, manage, and distribute free ad-supported streaming TV channels across major streaming platforms and smart TVs

  • CTV Ad Monetization

    Programmatic and direct advertising monetization tools for streaming publishers to maximize ad revenue from their content inventory

  • Streaming Analytics

    Data and measurement tools providing publishers and advertisers with insights into viewership, ad performance, and audience behavior

  • Full-Funnel CTV Advertising

    Advertising solutions enabling brands to run campaigns spanning awareness, consideration, and performance objectives on connected TV

Key features

FAST channel creation and distributionProgrammatic CTV ad monetizationAudience data and targetingFull-funnel campaign measurementContent syndication across major streaming platformsReal-time analytics and reportingServer-side ad insertion (SSAI)Brand safety and contextual targeting

Use cases

Launching and scaling FAST channels for media companiesMonetizing streaming content inventory through CTV advertisingReaching cord-cutter audiences with targeted CTV ad campaignsDistributing content across smart TV platforms and streaming devicesMeasuring full-funnel advertising outcomes on connected TVSyndicating content to expand streaming audience reach

Customer segments

Media companies and content publishersFAST channel operatorsBrand advertisersProgrammatic advertisers and agenciesStreaming platform operatorsIndependent content creators and networks

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Server-side ad insertion (SSAI)Programmatic advertising (RTB/OpenRTB)HLS/DASH video streaming protocolsCloud-based video infrastructureMachine learning for audience targetingData management and analytics platform

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPAIAB standards compliance

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

Corporate history
  1. 2010 · Founded
  2. 2022Acquired by AppLovin
    Still operating as part of AppLovin
Connection details
See alternatives to Wurl See integrations with Wurl (17) See Wurl’s partners (3)

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