ad:tech New York Brings Popular Global Startup Competition, "The Next Big Thing," to the NYC Industry Community for the First Time

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Sep 7, 2017) -  ad:tech New York 2017, the original industry authority for marketing and media technology practitioners and digitally savvy brand marketers, announces that the call for submissions, for the inaugural New York City rendition of, "The Next Big Thing Startup Competition," (TNBT) has opened. Debuting with the New York ad:tech community for the first time, following a long-standing global run in other ad:tech markets, the competition will shine the spotlight on some of the most valuable new and up-and-coming companies in the advertising, marketing and digital media space. This year, a group of advisors will hand pick 5 finalists specifically suited to our audience, following the call for submissions. Then, at the 2017 ad:tech NY event, the companies will vie for votes.

ad:tech NY's 1st annual "The Next Big Thing Startup Competition" will help both attendees and the greater ad:tech audience discover five new technologies and/or services that will take their companies to the next level.

Featured companies are in the early stages of funding, and will have a technology or service that could potentially bring new value to the advertising and marketing audience -- the community present at the show in November, at the Metropolitan Pavilion. The search committee -- seated with influential executives from major brands, technology companies, agencies and holding companies -- is looking for true game-changers. Finalists and winners will represent the best and brightest in a variety of emerging technology platforms.

Timeline:

• Submission Period: 9/4 - 9/22
• Finalists Notified: 10/11
• The Next Big Thing Startup Competition: 11/2

Finalists will receive:

• Complimentary passes to ad:tech NY 2017
• 3-minute pitch on the main stage at ad:tech NY 2017 to VC's, innovation and marketing leaders
• Presence on the ad:tech expo floor to showcase cutting edge technology
• Editorial coverage on iMediaconnection.com, and visibility to the greater Comexposium community of over 150,000 marketers, media technology and digital marketing solution providers

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About ad:tech 
ad:tech is the original industry authority for marketing and media technology, where marketing, technology and media communities assemble to share new ways of thinking, build strong partnerships, and define new strategies to compete in an ever-changing marketplace. Several annual events around the world deliver immersive education through keynote speakers, timely topic-driven panels and hands-on workshops as well as showcase the latest products and solutions to help deepen understanding and create new ideas that will drive innovation. Attendees leave ad:tech inspired by what's new and what's next, armed with the tools and techniques they need to shift and re-imagine their own businesses. For more information, visit www.ad-tech.com. Follow @adtech on Twitter.

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