TNL Mediagene, a leading digital media and data group in Asia, announced on September 26, 2025, that its subsidiary Ad2iction ("Ad2") has won the Bronze Award in the AI Media Placement Awards category at the 2025 Click Awards for its innovative Ad2 AI Agent. This recognition highlights TNL Mediagene’s leadership in AI-driven advertising and the Retail Media Network (RMN) sector, aligning with broader industry trends toward performance-driven digital channels.
Ad2 AI Agent, launched in April 2025, is an AI-powered advertising solution designed to transform digital marketing. By integrating a real audience database with predictive and generative AI, it provides a one-stop service for audience analysis, creative generation, and media placement recommendations. This enables brands to generate precise consumer insights and create high-impact ad creatives, improving campaign performance. The platform reaches over 99% of mobile users in Taiwan, making it one of the most influential digital advertising platforms in the region. Since its launch, over 220 clients have adopted Ad2 AI Agent, leveraging its AI-driven insights and workflow automation to enhance engagement.
The Click Awards, held on September 25, 2025, in Macau, are among Taiwan’s most prestigious digital marketing honors, recognizing creativity and innovation since 1999. Ad2’s Bronze Award underscores its role in advancing AI-driven advertising, particularly within the Retail Media Network (RMN) sector, aligning with the IAB’s 2025 Outlook Study projection of +13.2% growth in retail media ad spend despite a broader ad market slowdown to +5.7%.
“This award not only validates Ad2’s expertise and innovation but also highlights the Company’s commitment to accelerating AI adoption across our businesses,” said Co-Founder & CEO Joey Chung. “We believe AI will fundamentally transform the digital marketing industry and this award marks a key milestone in our next phase of growth.”
Co-Founder & President Motoko Imada added, “We are dedicated to building a cross-border ecosystem that integrates media, data and AI. Ad2’s unique capabilities in AI-powered advertising and digital marketing deliver advertisers an intuitive suite of tools and solutions to efficiently and effectively target audiences with precision.”
On September 17, 2025, TNL Mediagene achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to global information security standards. The company also launched its Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) Strategy, leveraging a secure framework to drive innovation in digital assets. These initiatives complement Ad2’s privacy-compliant approach, adhering to IAB’s Data Clean Room standards to ensure ethical AI applications.
Ad2 operates within TNL Mediagene’s Technology business unit, which generated $14.2 million in FY2024 revenue, growing 34% year-over-year and comprising 29% of total consolidated revenue. This growth reflects the increasing demand for AI-driven advertising solutions, as evidenced by Ad2’s market traction in Taiwan.
As of September 26, 2025, TNL Mediagene (TNMG) stock is priced at $0.273, down 6.78% from $0.2932 the previous day, with a market cap of $7.92 million (see finance card above). The stock has faced significant volatility, declining from $7.93 in December 2024 to $0.273 in September 2025, influenced by broader market challenges and investor sentiment. Despite this, the Bronze Award and strategic initiatives signal potential for recovery and growth in the AI advertising sector.
Headquartered in Tokyo, TNL Mediagene was formed in May 2023 through the merger of Taiwan’s The News Lens Co., Ltd. and Japan’s Mediagene Inc. The company operates original and licensed media brands in Japanese, Chinese, and English, covering news, business, technology, science, food, sports, and lifestyle. With approximately 500 employees across Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, it offers AI-driven advertising services, marketing technology platforms, and e-commerce solutions. Known for political neutrality and appeal to younger audiences, TNL Mediagene is a leader in high-quality, innovative digital media1.
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