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Cardlytics Cardlytics Inc is an Atlanta, Georgia-based adtech company that has developed a proprietary online purchase data platform, allowing advertisers to conduct targeted advertising campaigns based on consumer interests and shopping behavior. The company was founded in 2008 by Scott Grimes and Lynne Laube, with the goal of launching the loyalty program "Cardlytics Rewards". The program offered bank customers discounts and rewards for purchases at popular retailers. However, the company quickly shifted its focus to developing its online purchase data platform, which is now the core business of the company. Cardlytics' business model is based on banks (such as Wells Fargo or Bank of America) being able to offer their customers personalized ads based on their shopping behavior. Cardlytics works with these banks to capture and analyze their transaction data without collecting personal identifiable information. The data is then used to provide personalized advertising campaigns across various digital channels (such as mobile apps, email, online advertising). Cardlytics operates in three segments: Bank Partnerships, Direct and Native Advertising, and Analytics and Insights. Bank Partnerships is the largest segment and represents the main revenue source for the company. In this segment, Cardlytics works with over 2,000 banks in the US, as well as in the UK, Australia, and Canada, to provide personalized advertising campaigns for their customers. The Direct and Native Advertising segment of Cardlytics includes partnerships with retailers and brands that advertise on Cardlytics' online purchase data platform. These ads are delivered directly to consumers who have recently shopped at one of the participating retailers. Native advertising includes placements in shopping bags, receipts, and other transaction-related emails. Direct advertising includes ads placed in digital channels such as social media and mobile applications. Cardlytics' Analytics and Insights segment provides insights into consumer shopping behavior. This includes data analytics, reports, and dashboards that give retailers and brands an overview of the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and help them optimize their advertising strategy. Cardlytics' platform offers several products. One of the main products is purchase data analytics, where the company collects and analyzes transaction data to gain a better understanding of how consumers shop and what products they prefer. Another main product is offering personalized advertising campaigns based on consumer purchase data and interests. Cardlytics also offers a tracking platform that allows advertisers and retailers to track ad performance and return on investment. With this tracking platform, clients can see how their ads are influencing consumers, which consumers are responding to which ads, and how the ad campaign can be optimized to improve results. Overall, Cardlytics has a unique position in the adtech industry, as it can offer personalized advertising based on transaction data. The company has built partnerships with a variety of banks and retailers and offers a wide range of products and services to meet the needs of its clients.