# Mediavine

> Mediavine is an independent advertising technology company that manages display and video monetization for digital publishers. Its full-service platform, smaller-site Journey offering, audience tools and enterprise services connect content businesses to advertisers; the company currently reports more than 20,000 publisher partners.

- **Founded:** 2004
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** Eric Hochberger (Co-Founder and CEO), Steve Marsi (Co-Founder), Matt Richenthal (Co-Founder), Amber Bracegirdle (Co-Founder; historically Chief Brand Officer, current role not verified)
- **Products:** Mediavine Ad Management, Journey by Mediavine, Grow / Audience Features, Mediavine Enterprise Solutions, Mediavine Publisher Dashboard
- **Notable:** Reports 20,000+ publisher partners on its current website., First direct server-to-server integration with The Trade Desk OpenPath announced August 2022., Premier Google Certified Publishing Partner.

## Products & services

- **Mediavine Ad Management** — Full-service display and video advertising monetization, including proprietary server-to-server header bidding, optimization, reporting and publisher support.
- **Journey by Mediavine** — Smaller-site, self-supported ad management introduced in March 2024; current entry requirement is 1,000 Tier 1-country sessions in 30 days plus quality checks.
- **Grow / Audience Features** — Reader engagement and first-party audience tools, including subscription prompts, saved content, recommendations and automated emails; Grow beta features were announced in 2020.
- **Mediavine Enterprise Solutions** — Centralized monetization and configurable strategies for media businesses with multiple properties and dedicated support.
- **Mediavine Publisher Dashboard** — Rebuilt in April 2026 to combine revenue data, analytics, ad settings, optimization recommendations and support.
- **Trellis (former product)** — WordPress framework released in 2020 and sold to Feast Design Co. in December 2024; its legacy optimization API is scheduled to close October 20, 2026.
- **Create (former product)** — Recipe, how-to and list-card WordPress plugin launched in 2018; purchased by founding developer John-Michael in mid-2025 and now independently operated.

## Achievements

- Reports 20,000+ publisher partners on its current website.
- First direct server-to-server integration with The Trade Desk OpenPath announced August 2022.
- Premier Google Certified Publishing Partner.
- Included in the 2023 Inc. 5000 and recognized by Great Place to Work, according to its newsroom.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Rebuilt publisher dashboard launched April 6, combining revenue, analytics, ad management and support.
- **2026-04** — Curated audience launch through Index Marketplaces announced April 14; Mediavine posted the announcement April 22.
- **2026-08** — Unified application and updated Journey requirement of 1,000 premium sessions announced August 7.
- **2026-08** — Cyd Converse appointed Director of Publisher Advocacy & Partnerships, announced August 13.
- **2026-09** — Journey introduction updated September 29 to clarify current eligibility and automatic evaluation for main-program monetization.

## Links

- Website: https://www.mediavine.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediavine
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/mediavine
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mediavine
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediavine
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mediavinepublishernetwork

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Last updated: 2026-10-13