Freestar is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. Established in 2015, the company has approximately 210 employees. Functioning as an ad technology provider, Freestar specializes in tailored ad management solutions for publishers.
Freestar completed a rapid multi-technology cable survey for TenneT in February 2026, near Eemshaven. The project focused on sections of the COBRA interconnector cable, which links the Netherlands and Denmark, with TenneT commissioning Freestar to conduct a 4K ultra-high-definition video survey to assess the depth of cable burial. Previously, on March 9, 2026, Freestar appointed John Ilacqua, a former Washington Post executive, as Executive Vice President of Growth and Publisher Development. In his new role, Ilacqua will lead the expansion of Freestar’s global footprint and deepen the organization's relationships across the advertising ecosystem.
Freestar's customers primarily consist of book and Periodical Publishing, technology, Information and Internet and broadcast Media Production and Distribution companies. Examples of Freestar's customers include Forbes, Cable News Network (CNN) and WordPress. Freestar has suppliers like The Trade Desk.
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