The Trade Desk just dropped a new integration into Kokai—and it’s a big one. Say hello to Rembrand, a startup using generative AI to insert branded products into video content, post-production. Think product placement meets machine learning meets real-time media buying.
Now available directly in Kokai, this partnership lets advertisers embed their brand into creator and publisher videos—then run those placements programmatically across the open internet.
Yes, you read that right: branded coffee mugs, signage, or packaging—added after the video is shot and delivered in real-time like any other ad. It’s one of the clearest signs yet that creative is finally getting the same kind of tech-forward treatment as targeting and bidding.
Why Now? Because Attention Isn’t Waiting
Historically, product placements were slow, expensive, and reserved for the few. Rembrand flips that on its head. Their AI analyzes video frame by frame, finds the natural moments where your brand can fit, and turns those scenes into ad units. It’s contextual without being disruptive, and smart without being creepy.
As CTV and short-form video continue to eat up screen time, this is The Trade Desk’s way of helping brands keep up—not just with where people are watching, but how they’re engaging.
Part of a Bigger Creative Shift
This isn’t just a one-off feature. Rembrand joins a growing list of Kokai-native tools making it easier to launch smart, scroll-stopping creative:
- Nova for dynamic native ads
- Spaceback to turn social posts into display or video formats
- Bunny Studio to crank out multilingual audio spots in a few clicks
Whether you’re running an influencer-heavy campaign, launching a new product, or just trying to do more with the content you already have—this lineup gives you options.
Why It Matters (Especially If You Don’t Have a 10-Person Creative Team)
Most mid-market teams aren’t lacking in ideas. They’re lacking time, bandwidth, and production support. These tools inside Kokai change what’s possible. You can test faster, scale what works, and show up in premium content without premium overhead.
At Ventura, this is exactly the kind of shift we’re built for. We help independent agencies and ambitious brands connect the dots—between what the tech can do and how to actually use it to drive performance.
Let’s Get Creative—For Real This Time
We’ve helped dozens of clients level up their creative game inside The Trade Desk. From turning influencer content into shoppable ads to testing in-scene placements that don’t feel like ads at all—we’ll help you do more than just check a box.
Want to see how it works? Let’s talk!
