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The Trade Desk

Leading independent demand-side platform for programmatic advertising across display, video, audio, and connected TV. The Trade Desk provides data-driven buying with access to premium inventory and UID 2.0 identity solution.

Founded 2009 Ventura, CA 1001-5000 employees Public

The Trade Desk Pros & Cons

Key strengths and limitations to consider

Strengths

  • Leading independent DSP platform
  • Premium inventory access
  • Advanced identity solutions (UID2)
  • Transparent reporting

Limitations

  • Requires programmatic expertise
  • Minimum spend requirements
  • Complex platform to master

Ideal For

Who benefits most from The Trade Desk

Quick Analysis

Premier independent demand-side platform for programmatic advertising. Best for sophisticated advertisers wanting platform independence.

1

Brands running programmatic campaigns

2

Agencies managing display advertising

3

Companies preparing for cookieless future

4

Advertisers wanting independence from walled gardens

Usage-Based

Key Features

  • First-party audience activation
  • Conversion API integration
  • Cross-platform attribution

Popular Integrations

The Trade Desk works seamlessly with these tools:

LiveRamp for identity
Snowflake Data Marketplace
Adobe Analytics for measurement
Nielsen for audience data

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