Spongecell transforms standard banner ads into dynamic flash ads with rich media-like functionality. The multi-media ads engage audiences longer, use no more real estate than a standard banner ad, and keep users on the publisher’s page. Spongecell can seamlessly incorporate multiple actions in a single ad unit, providing consumers with the choice of how they want to interact with the ad.
The company was founded in 2005 by a team composed mostly of Carnegie Mellon Computer Science graduates. After launching a groundbreaking natural language web calendar in 2006, they took funding from a group led by Halo Venture Partners, including The Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) and the Pilot Group.
