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BlackRock Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a subsidiary of BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). BlackRock Advisors manages assets for US-registered investment companies and 529 Plans.

Digitas, Inc. provides digital and interactive marketing services to the Internet-based and e-commerce companies. The company also provides cross-channel communications to clients. Its services include customer acquisition, cross-sell, loyalty, affinity and customer care operations. The company was founded by Robert L. Cosinuk in 1999 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Syniverse Technologies LLC provides mobile communications services to mobile operators, cable and internet providers and enterprises. It offers connected LTE, intelligent roaming, mobile protection, mobile engagement, mobile reach and revenue management. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Providence Equity Partners LLC (Providence Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1989 by Glenn Creamer and Jonathan M. Nelson. The firm is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.

Founded in 2001, Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Macquarie Bank Ltd. (ASX: MBL). They provide coverage of the following industries: resources, healthcare, security/defense, transportation, financial services, retail/consumer products, TMET (telecommunications, media, entertainment and technology), oil & gas, diversified manufacturing/distribution and infrastructure/utilities. Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a member of FINRA.

The Interactive Advertising Bureau is an association of companies involved in online, interactive broadcasting, email, wireless, and interactive television media. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Stephen Goldberg, Rich A. LeFurgy, Michele Azan, and María Teresa Arnal. David Cohen has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America provides youth mentoring services. It helps children reach their potential through one to one relationships with mentors. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Initiative provides media communications and advertising services. Its services include buying, innovation, digital solutions, clint management, results/accountability, and IPG diversified services. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Sweetface Fashion Co. designs and sells fashion clothes. It markets, manufactures, and sells women's fashion clothes. The company's products include girl's swimwear, fragrances, eyewear, jewelry, hats, gloves, scarves, outerwear, handbags, lingerie, watches, and footwear. The company was founded by Jennifer Lopez and Andy Hilfiger on April 11, 2001 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Perella Weinberg Partners LP (PWP) is the registered broker/dealer subsidiary of Perella Weinberg Partners Group LP. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 2005 by Joe Perella, Peter Weinberg and Tarek Abdel-Meguid. PWP offers full spectrum of brokerage services to retail clients.

The Paley Center for Media is a non-profit organization that leads discussions about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms. The non-profit company is based in Beverly Hills, CA. The center draws upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the media community to provide respected programming. The Paley Archive, containing over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, is accessible to the public. The center also serves as a neutral setting for media professionals to engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Maureen J. Reidy has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

The American Advertising Federation operates an online advertising platform. The non-profit company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries across the country. Steve Pacheco has been the CEO of the American company since 2019.

4INFO, Inc. engages in the provision of mobile display advertising technology. It offers retail, automotive, financial and CPG solutions. The company was founded by Michael Stachowiak, Markus A. Nordvik, Pankaj B. Shah, Zaw Thet, and David E. Siminoff in 2004 and is headquarters in San Mateo, CA.

Mobile Marketing Association, Inc. operates as a trade association for the mobile marketing value chain. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Don Albert. The CEO is Greg Stuart.

IRTS Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which provides electronic media and communication services. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Association of National Advertisers is a non profit organization which is a representative body for the marketing community. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Hollywood Radio & Television Society operates as an information and networking forum. The private company is based in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Video Advertising Bureau produces and distributes video advertising solutions. Its companies include A+E Networks, AMC Networks, Cablevision, CBS Corporation, Comcast, Cox, Discovery Networks, Fox Networks, NBCUniversal, Scripps Networks, Time Warner Cable, Turner Networks, Verizon FiOS, Viacom, and Walt Disney Co. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Securitas AB, The Security Management Group of America, Inc. provides security guard and patrol services, as well as employee leasing services. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The Security Management Group of America was acquired by Securitas AB on November 12, 2010.

Eagle Vista Partners, LLC is an investment firm founded by Laura B. Desmond. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The firm provides investment services to its clients and has a focus on the ad tech industry. Laura B. Desmond has been the CEO since incorporation. Recently, the company celebrated the success of one of its investments, Double Verify, which had a successful IPO after being acquired in 2017.

DoubleVerify, Inc provides online media verification solutions. It offers technology solutions for agencies, marketers, publishers, and ad networks running online ad campaigns. The firm also provides audit and verification of online advertising transactions. The company was founded by Oren Netzer and Alex Liverant in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Vibes Media LLC engages in the provision of mobile marketing solutions. Its services encompass mobile strategy, campaign management, analytics and optimization, CRM integration and mobile development. The company was founded by Jack Philbin and Alexander G. Campbell in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Smartly.io Solutions Oy engages in the provision of video advertising services. It specializes in facebook advertising, feed-based ads, programmatic, and campaign optimization. The company was founded by Kristo Ovasla and Tuomo Riekki in 2013 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

Part of Houlihan Lokey, Inc., GCA Savvian, Inc. is a company that provides investment banking and related financial advisory services. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded by James B. Avery. The CEO is Bobby Sood.

Safe Horizon, Inc. provides victim assistance services. It provides the practical tools, emotional support, education, and advocacy to help victims & their families heal and rebuild their lives. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.