Double Fusion Acquires Top Agency For Integrated In-Game Placements, Eiko Media
Eiko Media President and Co-Founder Ashley J. Swartz Named Senior Director of Creative Strategy at Double Fusion
SAN FRANCISCO - May 8, 2006 - Double Fusion,
the leading independent in-game advertising company, has
acquired Eiko Media, a top new media agency known for
brokering the deep integration of branded products into
retail video games. Eiko Media President and Co-Founder
Ashley J. Swartz will take on the role of Senior Director of
Creative Strategy at Double Fusion.
The incorporation of Eiko Media into Double Fusion is a
strategic step to further enable Double Fusion's worldwide
sales force to offer advertisers innovative programs that
combine the best elements of deep product placement
integration with the updating and measurement capabilities of
Double Fusion's in-game advertising technology. Double
Fusion's exclusive ability to support 3D object advertising,
as well as native Flash video and audio formats, allows a
broader range of creative expression for those advertisers
looking for more impactful reach to the gaming audience, and
brings more revenue potential per title to game
publishers.
Ms. Swartz, who will be based in the company's New York
offices, will be responsible for working with Double Fusion's
worldwide sales force to build customized programs for
advertisers. In cooperation with Double Fusion's integration
producers, she will also work with publishers to develop
contextual advertising opportunities, both dynamic and
integrated, which maximize the appropriate advertising
revenues. Swartz, who was an executive with Sony Ericcson
prior to founding Eiko Media, will assume responsibility over
Double Fusion's in-game advertising business for mobile
platforms as well.
"The acquisition demonstrates Double Fusion's commitment to
publishers to unlock the full advertising revenue potential
of their titles," said Double Fusion board member Jonathan
Epstein. "It also underlines our commitment to advertisers
and agencies to offer the fullest range of marketing
solutions, from dynamic in-game spot buys on up to
fully-realized in-depth product placements with measurement
and dynamic features."
With headquarters in the country's auto manufacturing capital
of Detroit, MI, Eiko has worked with the country's largest
automotive manufacturers and their agencies to develop some
of the most significant in-game integrations into a broad
portfolio of AAA titles from top game publishers. The company
also has developed significant programs for leaders in the
wireless space and other key categories.
"Eiko's experience in architecting deeply integrated product
placement partnerships for its clients, coupled with Double
Fusion's superior technology and their pedigree in
dynamically-served in-game advertising, creates an incredibly
synergistic powerhouse," said Ashley J. Swartz, president and
co-founder of Eiko Media.Developers and publishers interested
in learning more about Double Fusion should contact Douglas
Booms (dbooms@doublefusion.com).
About Double Fusion
Founded in 2004, Double Fusion is the leading independent
provider of in-game advertising technology and sales
solutions. The company's technology allows publishers to
integrate brands and product advertisements within connected
PC and video games. Double Fusion's sales force and
integration teams work directly with advertisers, developers,
and content owners to ensure that advertising and marketing
campaigns are seamlessly incorporated into each individual
project. Going beyond traditional advertising mediums, Double
Fusion creates immersive experiences that deliver music,
video, 3D objects and fully integrated product placement.
Double Fusion is privately held and headquartered in San
Francisco, Calif, and also has offices and sales affiliates
in Los Angeles, New York, Jerusalem, London, and Shanghai.