Summary

  • Advertising solutions company Anzu has received an undisclosed investment amount from Amex Ventures to accelerate its mission to offer intrinsic in-game advertising to premium companies.
  • Existing investors of the company include PayPal Ventures, WPP, Emmis Corporation and NBC Universal.
  • The investment will help to scale intrinsic ads in games and offer measurable data, building on Anzu’s partnership with Claritas and its participation in a survey about the effects of in-game advertising.
  • The company aims to allow brands to reach consumers within games they are passionate about through natural and non-disruptive advertising.
  • Amex Ventures MD Margaret Lim said gaming was now mainstream and brands were awakening to the opportunity that in-game advertising presented.

By Rachel Kaser

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