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  "name": "Strata (FreeWheel)",
  "description": "Strata (now FreeWheel Agency) is a comprehensive media planning and buying software platform used by thousands of advertising agencies. It facilitates the workflow for purchasing and managing advertising across linear television, digital video, radio, and out-of-home media. Found in 1983 and later acquired by Comcast, it serves as a critical link between advertisers and media owners within the Comcast Advertising ecosystem.",
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  "baiScore": 88,
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  "category": "Advertising Technology",
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      "name": "Basis Technologies Formerly Centro"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-11T15:04:44.625+00:00",
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    "website": "https://www.freewheel.com/agency-solutions",
    "founded": "1983",
    "headquarters": "Chicago, Illinois, USA",
    "pricing_model": "Enterprise/Custom",
    "core_products": "Strata Media Buying Software, FreeWheel Agency Solutions, View360 (reporting).",
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    "target_markets": "Advertising Agencies, In-house Marketing Departments, Brands.",
    "employee_count": "1,000+ (as part of FreeWheel)",
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      "automated spot buying software",
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      "General Ad Servers: Using basic project management tools or ad server interfaces like Google Ad Manager to track simple linear buys."
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