09/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/11/2025 04:06
TOKYO, JAPAN - September 11, 2025 - Nippon Television Network (Nippon TV), Japan's leading broadcaster, has named PubMatic (Nasdaq: PUBM), an independent technology company delivering digital advertising's supply chain of the future, as a Premier Partner for Sugree, its programmatic TV advertising platform.
Nippon TV reaches more than 100 million monthly active users (MAU) each month through a wide range of popular entertainment, news, sports, and drama programming. By aligning its broadcast inventory with PubMatic's global programmatic expertise, Nippon TV is making premium Japanese TV content accessible to advertisers around the world in real time, with advanced audience targeting, reporting, and optimization capabilities.
The collaboration underscores a major shift in how broadcast television can be planned and bought. Through the partnership with Sugree, PubMatic's advertiser partners will gain programmatic access to Nippon TV's inventory, enabling campaigns that combine the scale and brand safety of linear TV with the efficiency and flexibility of digital media.
Mr. Naohiko Arai, Director and Managing Executive Officer of Nippon TV, said:
"We are committed to transforming television advertising in Japan by combining our unrivaled reach with advanced technology. Partnering with PubMatic, a company known for transparency, safety, and innovation, allows us to connect global advertisers with Nippon TV audiences in a way that maximizes the value of television as a media platform."
Ken Aihara, Country Manager, Japan at PubMatic, added:
"This partnership marks a significant step forward for programmatic TV in Japan. By bringing together Nippon TV's scale with PubMatic's global expertise, we're making premium Japanese broadcast inventory more accessible than ever to international advertisers."
The new offering has already been welcomed by agencies. Angus Maclaine, CEO of Fundamental Group, an award-winning agency serving financial institutions and education providers worldwide, commented:
"Delivering personalized, high-impact campaigns requires advanced automation and optimization. PubMatic's partnership with Nippon TV enables advertisers to harness data-driven delivery and campaign optimization at scale, bringing new opportunities to linear TV."
Japan is one of the world's largest and most influential advertising markets. This partnership opens new opportunities for global advertisers to reach Japanese audiences at scale, while underscoring the growing role of programmatic in redefining television advertising worldwide.
PubMatic (Nasdaq: PUBM) is an independent technology company maximizing customer value by delivering digital advertising's supply chain of the future. PubMatic's sell-side platform empowers the world's leading digital content creators across the open internet to control access to their inventory and increase monetization by enabling marketers to drive return on investment and reach addressable audiences across ad formats and devices. Since 2006, our infrastructure-driven approach has allowed for the efficient processing and utilization of data in real time. By delivering scalable and flexible programmatic innovation, we improve outcomes for our customers while championing a vibrant and transparent digital advertising supply chain.
Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV) is Japan's first commercial broadcaster, having launched in 1953. Today, it is a leading multiplatform media company engaged in a wide range of media businesses beyond traditional broadcasting, including the production and distribution of television programs and video content, streaming services, film, live events, international operations, and licensing. With a strong foundation built on creative excellence and trusted broadcast quality, Nippon TV combines its content creation capabilities, technological expertise, and drive for innovation to deliver new value that goes beyond terrestrial broadcasting. By working closely with domestic and international partners, Nippon TV is committed to shaping the future of media and contributing to a sustainable and enriched information society.