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clypd, Inc. is an advertising technology platform focused on the television industry, providing an audience-based sales platform for television advertising. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, clypd empowers media owners with programmatic ad solutions that enhance their sales efforts. The company offers several tools, including clypd Connect for managing inventory purchases, clypd Direct for direct deal management, Clypd Analyze for audience research and analytics, and Clypd Optimize for media planning and yield optimization. By leveraging data and workflow automation, clypd helps media companies and buyers streamline the packaging and selling of advertising campaigns, enabling them to identify and target specific audience segments more effectively. The company operates as a subsidiary of Xandr, combining expertise from both television and digital advertising to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Aereo is a New York City-based technology company that enables consumers to access live broadcast television through Internet-connected devices using its cloud-based antenna and DVR technology. This service allows users to pause and rewind live programs or save them for later viewing, eliminating the need for a cable or satellite subscription. Aereo supports various platforms, including iPads, iPhones, MacBooks, and streaming devices like AppleTV and Roku. Membership options start at $8 per month, which includes access to the cloud-based technology and 20 hours of DVR storage, with an upgrade available for $12 per month for 60 hours of storage. New members can try the service free for the first month. Founded in February 2012 by Chet Kanoja and backed by IAC, Aereo aims to provide an alternative way for consumers to enjoy television content.