Snapchat may or may not become mobile television for younger generations. But the app’s parent, Snap Inc., which appears to be on the cusp of an IPO, wants TV advertisers to think about it that way and spend their money accordingly.
Today, the Venice, Calif.-based company revealed a partnership with Nielsen’s mobile Digital Ad Ratings (mDAR) unit, giving brands the ability to buy guaranteed Snapchat audiences by age group and gender. For the most part, it’s the same kind of system—from ordering to measuring the results—that marketers are accustomed to with Nielsen’s TV offerings.
The television-minded data endeavor meshes well with Snapchat’s other recent announcements, such as striking an original content deal with Turner Broadcasting last month. Snapchat also has dedicated video agreements with TV brands like NBC and MTV.
