Addition of Patented Audio Watermarking Technology, Network, and Clients Strengthens Kinetiq’s Global Portfolio
PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / October 15, 2025 / Kinetiq, the AI-powered platform transforming global media intelligence into actionable insights, today announced it has acquired the Veil Global Technologies business. By adding Veil’s patented audio watermarking technology, network, team, and customer base, Kinetiq is accelerating its growth strategy – expanding its capabilities, strengthening its financial foundation, and creating new opportunities for clients worldwide.
The acquisition extends Kinetiq’s leadership position in watermarking and media intelligence. With Veil’s audio watermarking technology now paired with Kinetiq’s patented video watermarking, Kinetiq becomes the industry’s largest global, comprehensive watermarking solution – uniquely positioned to serve both existing and new client segments.
The move also expands Kinetiq’s footprint with Veil’s North American network, which adds hyper-local channels and direct national feeds to Kinetiq’s already robust global capture network spanning 30,000+ channels across 120+ countries.
“Veil Global Technologies has built a trusted business around their audio watermarking technology and network,” said Kevin Kohn, President and CEO at Kinetiq. “We’re excited to welcome their clients and team into the Kinetiq family. Together, we’ll deliver a more comprehensive global offering and continue to drive innovation in media and ad intelligence.”
As part of the transition, Kinetiq has retained key Veil employees, including engineering and customer service leads, to ensure continuity for Veil clients. Customers will continue to receive the services they rely on today, with the added benefit of access to Kinetiq’s expanded portfolio, including:
Global media monitoring
Patented video watermarking
Competitive intelligence
Transcription services
A comprehensive video ad catalogue
Household-level audience data
Ad spend data
Reach & frequency analysis
“The combination of Veil’s industry-leading audio watermarking and Kinetiq’s unmatched video intelligence creates a truly unified solution for advertisers, agencies, and broadcasters,” said James Dickman, CTO of Veil Global Technologies. “This partnership brings together two proven, complementary technologies and teams committed to precision, reliability, and innovation. For Veil customers, it means everything they rely on today – continuity, accuracy, and responsiveness – with the added strength of Kinetiq’s global scale and data-driven insights.”
“The integration of Veil’s patented audio watermarking with Kinetiq’s patented video watermarking creates a powerful, end-to-end solution that advances the state of media intelligence,” said Terry Kent, former CEO of Kantar Media US. “This move demonstrates Kinetiq’s vision to lead the industry with technology-driven innovation.”
Current Veil clients can expect business as usual, with uninterrupted services and seamless support. Over time, they will gain access to Kinetiq’s broader capabilities, insights, and innovations.
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About Kinetiq:
Kinetiq is the leading AI-powered platform for global media and marketing intelligence, capturing and monitoring video, audio, and digital content across 30,000 channels in over 120 countries. We transform unstructured data into actionable insights, giving our customers the real-time intelligence they need to optimize investments, outpace competitors, and maximize impact. For more information visit: kinetiq.tv.
SOURCE: Kinetiq
