Q1 2024 Viant Technology Inc Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Viant Technology Inc (DSP) reported a strong start to the year with Q1 revenue growing 28% year-over-year and adjusted EBITDA of more than $3 million.
- The company saw over 50% year-over-year growth in Connected TV (CTV), attributing to capturing a larger percentage of customer budgets and significant market share gains.
- Viant Technology Inc (DSP) is enhancing platform usability and efficiency through AI-driven automation and ongoing product enhancements, aiming for autonomous advertising.
- The adoption of Viant's patented household ID technology has driven strong campaign performance and measurement results, with less than 10% of total ad spend utilizing cookies.
- Viant Technology Inc (DSP) continues to expand its customer base, with a notable increase in larger mid-market customers adopting new products, contributing to revenue growth.
- Despite strong growth, there are uncertainties and risks as outlined in the company's forward-looking statements, which could affect future results.
- The company faces intense competition in the ad tech market, particularly in areas like CTV where other major players are also forming strategic partnerships.
- Viant Technology Inc (DSP) is heavily reliant on the continued adoption and performance of its AI and household ID technologies, which may face challenges or decreased effectiveness over time.
- The delay in cookie deprecation by Google could impact the broader adoption of alternative tracking technologies like Viant's household ID.
- Operational costs are expected to grow, with non-GAAP operating expenses projected to increase year-over-year, which could impact profitability if not managed effectively.
(Operator Instructions) Well, hello, everyone, and welcome to Viant Technology's first-quarter 2024 earnings conference call. My name is Kelsey, and I will be your operator today. Before I turn the webinar over to the Viant leadership team, I'd like to go over just a few housekeeping notes for the program.
As a reminder, today's webinar is being recorded. (Operator Instructions) We thank you all for your attendance today, and I will now turn the webinar over to Nicole Kunzman with The Blueshirt Group.
Nicole, over to you.
Thank you, Kelsey. Good afternoon and welcome to Viant Technology's first-quarter 2024 earnings conference call. On the call today are Tim Vanderhook, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer; Chris Vanderhook, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer; and Larry Madden, Chief Financial Officer.
I'd like to remind you that we will make forward-looking statements on our call today, including but not limited to our guidance for Q2 and our platform development
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