Global video ads marketplace Teads acquires Dubai-based video advertising platform Buzzeff

Teads, a New York-headquartered global video ads marketplace has acquired Dubai-based video ads specialist Buzzeff, the company announced yesterday without disclosing financial details of the acquisition. The acquisition has been made to support online advertising services for regional advertisers while expanding their reach to international audiences, the company said in a statement.

Founded in 2011 in Casablanca, Buzzeff had been helping brands connect with targeted audience with its publishing ad network. After moving its headquarter to Dubai in 2013, Buzzeff went on to become the leading video advertising marketplace in Middle East & Africa with a monthly reach of 50 million unique users and over 200 million page views. Their services were used by over 400 brands across the region.

As a result of acquisition, the two companies have merged to form Teads MENA, with offices in Dubai (Teads Middle East) and in Casablanca (Teads North Africa).

Jerome Mouthon, previously Founder and Chairman of Buzzeff MEA who will lead Teads MENA, commenting on the occasion, said, “In an ever-competitive market, we have always strived to be the best provider of advertising services in this region, and we are very proud to now take this effort to the next level.

“Our acquisition by Teads is a testament of our growth in both geographical reach and competency, and we are excited about the potential implications on the advertising world in the MENA region. Mergers and acquisitions in our industry are not that commonplace in this region, so this is a real milestone for us to celebrate,” he added.

Pierre Chappaz, Executive Chairman at Teads, said, “By acquiring Buzzeff, the region’s leading online advertising solutions provider, we’ve added a new dimension to our offering. Not only have we strengthened our presence in MENA, an important region for us, but our direct footprint means that we can capture more growth opportunities and get closer to strategic clients. The advertising industry in MENA is dynamic and exciting, and we look forward to being an even bigger part of it in the coming years.”

In addition to existing benefits offered by Buzzeff, Teads MENA will now also offer MENA advertisers a new set of benefits including data services, outcome-based optimization and full-funnel solutions. Publishers in the region will also benefit Teads Media Platform and global client base to grow their advertising revenues, the company concluded in the statement.