The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTD) is a technology company that provides a demand-side platform (DSP) for programmatic digital advertising. Its platform enables advertisers, agencies and other buyers to plan, purchase and measure ad inventory across digital channels, including display, video, mobile, audio, native and connected TV. By centralizing real‑time bidding, audience targeting and inventory access, the company aims to help clients optimize media spend and reach audiences at scale across publishers and ad exchanges.
Founded in 2009 by Jeff Green and Dave Pickles, The Trade Desk grew from a focus on programmatic display into a global ad‑tech provider. The company is headquartered in the United States and operates internationally with offices and operations across North America, Europe, Asia‑Pacific and Latin America, serving advertisers and agencies in multiple markets. Jeff Green, a co‑founder, has served as the company’s chief executive and public face, guiding its strategic direction as it expanded platform capabilities and industry partnerships. The Trade Desk completed a public offering and is listed on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker TTD.
The company’s platform combines real‑time bidding infrastructure with data management, measurement and analytics tools to support audience segmentation, cross‑device attribution and campaign reporting. It emphasizes omnichannel buying, notably investing in connected TV (CTV) capabilities as streaming video consumption has grown. The Trade Desk also works with data providers, publishers and technology partners to broaden inventory and targeting options while responding to evolving privacy and cookie‑less environments. Its products are positioned for advertisers and agencies seeking a self‑service, data‑driven approach to programmatic media buying and performance measurement.