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Specialty Advertising

Auto | Alcohol | Gaming | Cannabis

Safely Combining the Power of Data and Media for the Most Regulated Verticals

Smarter forecasting, better budgeting, and multi-screen optimization

Highly regulated industries like cannabis, gaming, and alcohol rely on IQM for intelligent media buying. Our data management Platform (DMP) simplifies the creation of precise audience segments that align with your age restricted target customers.

By integrating your data with premium third-party sources and leveraging IQM’s advanced AI-driven insights, we connect those segments to our specialized Demand Side Platform (DSP) for quick and efficient activation.

Our approach enables smarter forecasting, optimized budgeting, and campaign execution across Display, Native, Audio, Video, and Connected TV (CTV). With our expertise in programmatic cannabis advertising, programmatic alcohol advertising, and other specialty sectors, we ensure campaigns achieve maximum impact while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and brand-safe environments.

DMP

Optimize Your Audience Building

Effortlessly create audience segments that balance regulatory compliance and reach

Easily create precise audience segments that align perfectly with your target customers with IQM’s DMP. By blending your data with vertical-specific third-party sources, along with IQM’s advanced AI-driven audience engine, you can build custom audiences that are seamlessly piped into our DSP for easy activation.

With these data-driven insights at your fingertips, you can continuously refine and optimize your audience segments, ensuring that your campaigns remain effective and aligned with evolving market trends and industry regulations. In short, audience building through our DMP empowers you to connect with your customers in a more meaningful way, driving better results for your business.

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IDENTITY GRAPH

Identity Resolution is Critical for Effective Digital Campaigns

Access to a single, accurate, and unified user profiles to safely reach the most regulated and nuanced audiences

The average American now has about 22 connected devices, which presents both opportunities and challenges for advertisers. To effectively engage consumers throughout their journey, it’s essential to recognize them across different channels and devices and unify their identifiers into a single profile.

IQM’s ID Graph Connects Billions of Identifiers from Both Online and Offline Sources, Offering:

85%

ACTIVE MATCH RATE

We can accurately identify
consumers in most cases

75%

US COVERAGE

Helping our advertisers reach a wide audience

100%

PRIVACY COMPLIANT

Data is scrubbed of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

0%

COOKIE RELIANCE

Makes it adaptable to changes in digital tracking methods

IQM’s ID Graph delivers a comprehensive solution for specialty advertisers aiming to target and connect with consumers effectively across devices while remaining compliant and efficient.

DSP

The Most Focused, Compliant and Efficient Approach for Vertical Advertising

Better campaign results are driven by better data and partners experienced in regulated verticals

Don’t waste your time or energy on general DSPs that struggle to effectively place your ads due to lack of vetted supply. IQM is purpose-built for specialty advertisers, integrated with leading Supply Side Platforms (SSPs) and publishers to provide high-quality inventory that accept regulated advertising across Display, Native, Audio, Video, and CTV —at scale.

Effortlessly leverage the audiences you’ve curated in our DMP to reach your target audience and plan your campaigns while ensuring compliance and brand safety standards. With real-time reporting, vertical-specific measurement solutions, and a team of industry specialists available 24/7, we help you ensure your ads are meeting your goals.

Real-time Reporting

Vertical Specific Measurement

Team of industry specialists

24/7 Support Availability

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FAQ

Navigating the Complex World of Vertical Advertising

Vertical advertising refers to highly specialized marketing efforts tailored to specific industries or niches, such as cannabis, gaming, alcohol, and automotive. These industries often have unique regulations and require precise targeting strategies.

These industries are subject to stringent laws and guidelines to ensure public safety, ethical marketing, and compliance with federal, state, or local regulations. For example, cannabis advertising must adhere to legalization laws, alcohol advertising must avoid targeting underage audiences, and automotive advertising must follow truth-in-advertising laws regarding safety and fuel efficiency.

FPO – NOT REAL ANSWER –Yes, IQM is equipped with tools and expertise to ensure compliance, streamline targeting, and optimize campaigns in highly regulated verticals like cannabis, gaming, alcohol, automotive, and more.

FPO – NOT REAL ANSWER -Cannabis advertising is governed by a patchwork of state and local laws. Advertisers must avoid making unverified health claims, targeting minors, and violating restrictions on where ads can appear.

FPO – NOT REAL ANSWER -Alcohol ads must comply with regulations like those set by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and avoid targeting audiences under the legal drinking age.

FPO – NOT REAL ANSWER -Gaming ads must comply with laws in the jurisdictions where they run, including restrictions on targeting minors and ensuring messaging about responsible gaming.

FPO – NOT REAL ANSWER -Automotive ads must comply with truth-in-advertising laws, including accurate claims about fuel efficiency, safety features, and pricing. Some regions also have strict guidelines for environmental claims and lease or financing disclosures.

FPO – NOT REAL ANSWER -IQM integrates regulatory guidelines into its platform, providing tools for audience filtering, location-based restrictions, and automated compliance checks to reduce the risk of violations.

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