Top Media Startups in 2024

TripleLift makes native programmatic simple, scalable, and effective. Leveraging pioneering computer vision technology, TripleLift seamlessly transforms content like images and video into engaging in-feed native ads that that match the unique look and feel of a publisher’s website. Accessible via the industry’s first real-time, native programmatic exchange, TripleLift helps marketers reach millions of consumers across any device, at scale. Since 2012, TripleLift has delivered meaningful results for some of the world’s biggest brands through what it calls the next evolution of display advising. TripleLift was named 212 NYC and The New York Times Ad Tech Startup of the Year, and joined Forbes list of Most Promising Companies in America in 2015

Tubi is the future of movie and TV consumption, with the largest library of streaming movies and TV shows available for free! Scratch that—we're not just the future, we're the present, too. Tubi has partnered with leading Hollywood studios including Lionsgate, Paramount and MGM to curate an extensive programming guide available on mobile, web, and connected TV devices like iOS, Android, Roku, Xbox, Playstation, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and more. Check out New Releases, see What's Trending, make plans for Movie Night, or browse through our diverse array of categories to find something that fits your mood. We bring the world movies and TV while never charging a cent. Tubi TV: Now Playing, No Paying.

Over the last twenty years, Red Ventures has built a platform of businesses, trusted brands, proprietary technology and strategic partnerships that work together to connect millions of people with expert advice. Through premium content and personalized digital experiences, Red Ventures builds online journeys that make it easier for people to make important decisions about their homes, health, travel, finances, education and entertainment. Founded in 2000, Red Ventures spans 5 continents and employs more than 4,500 people. Red Ventures owns and operates several large digital brands including CNET, Healthline Media, The Points Guy, Bankrate and Allconnect.com. For more information, visit redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

Wattpad connects a global community of 80 million readers and writers through the power of story. we discover untapped, unsigned, and talented writers and connect them to global multi-media entertainment companies.

Reddit is home to thousands of communities, endless conversation, and authentic human connection. Whether you're into breaking news, sports, TV fan theories, or a never-ending stream of the internet's cutest animals, there's a community on Reddit for you. Reddit was founded by Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian in 2005 and was acquired by Condé Nast in 2006.

Powered by innovative technology that scales quality, we answer the always-changing needs of modern audiences, creators and marketers. Our wit, passion, and sharp commentary make Vox Media a keystone of modern media.

Substack is much more than a newsletter platform. A Substack is an all-encompassing publication that accommodates text, video, audio, and video. No tech knowledge is required. Anyone can start a Substack and publish posts directly to subscribers’ inboxes—in email and in the Substack app. Without ads or gatekeepers in the way, you can sustain a direct relationship with your audience and retain full control over your creative work.

Founded in 2015 by a group of passionate readers, Pratilipi is a storytelling platform that connects readers, writers, and their stories all in one place. All the magic happens in a super cool office in Bangalore, where we brainstorm, ideate, debate, and execute. Aggressive and fast-paced, we motivate ourselves with meaningful disputes over infinite cups of tea. Details - Online Literature Platform – 12 Languages, 1.1Million+ Writers, 4 Million Monthly Active Users, 330K+ Active Paying Subscribers, 80 minutes per User Per Day For All Daily Active Users, 144Min Per User Per Day For Active Subscribers, Negative Re-Subscription Churn Pratilipi Comics – 6 Lanuages, 1200+ Comics, 96K Monthly Active Users, 1K+ Monthly Paying Users Pratilipi FM – 9 Languages, 800K+ Audio Stories/Podcasts, 120K+ Monthly Active Users, 2K+ Active Subscribers IVM Podcasts - 150+ Shows, 1Million+ Monthly Listen, 3 Million+ Youtube Monthly Views Westland - Acquihired the team. 3rd Largest Trade Publisher in India, $2 Million Annualised Revenue IP - Licensing/Distribution Partnerships with Disney Star, Viacom, Zee, Audible, Amazon Music, Gaana, Rachayita Films, etc.

We’re Antenna, a data and analytics startup that aims to expand knowledge of subscriber behavior so brands can entertain, inspire, and empower the world. We provide industry and competitive benchmarks across key metrics so our customers can know ‘what good looks like’, market intelligence so they can learn how to build a best-in-class business, and insights to inform their strategic decision making. Antenna is quickly becoming the market standard for subscription analytics. We have defined product/market fit, secured household names as clients, and are in ‘hyper-growth’ mode!

We’re the New York-based startup that pioneered video on the web. Now, we’re busy innovating for the future. Our flagship product, JW Player, is live on more than 2 million sites and streams billions of videos each month, across all devices — phones, tablets, and desktops. JW Player powers online publishing, with clients ranging in size from Fortune 500 companies to individual bloggers. In addition to the player, our services such as video hosting and streaming, advertising, and analytics, help companies optimize their video workflows, and monetize smartly. Together, we’re imagining what comes next, while serving millions of businesses, users, and viewers throughout the world.