About SmartNode Media

SmartNode Media is a programmatic advertising network built for the open web. We connect independent publishers with premium demand sources through a distributed node infrastructure optimized for low latency and high fill rates.

Our Story

Founded in 2019, SmartNode Media emerged from a simple observation: too many quality publishers were leaving money on the table due to poor demand connectivity. Our founding team, with 45 years of combined experience across ad networks, DSPs, and publisher technology, set out to build a better supply path.

What began as a boutique traffic monetization consultancy has grown into a full-service programmatic network with publisher partners across Europe and North America.

What We Do

We operate distributed ad serving nodes across key markets, routing bid requests with minimal latency to ensure maximum competition and yield for every impression. Our platform is designed around three principles:

  • Connectivity: Direct integrations with 150+ DSPs and ad networks for deep demand coverage
  • Performance: Sub-100ms bid response times across all major geographies
  • Transparency: Full impression-level reporting so publishers see exactly what is happening

Our Presence

SmartNode Media operates with EMEA headquarters in Amsterdam and North American operations in New York. Our node infrastructure spans 50+ countries, enabling us to serve publisher inventory with local demand wherever your audience is.

Technology

  • OpenRTB 2.5 / 2.6 compliant bidding infrastructure
  • Prebid.js and server-side header bidding (S2S)
  • IAB Tech Lab certified ads.txt and sellers.json
  • TCF v2.2 consent management integration

Contact

General inquiries: [email protected]
Publisher partnerships: [email protected]