London, UK – September 15, 2026 – DanAds is proud to announce two nominations at The Wires Awards 2026, with Istvan Beres nominated for Ad Tech Personality of the Year and CMO Marie-Lou Penin nominated for Ad Tech Rising Star.

The double recognition highlights the strength of DanAds’ leadership and its contribution to an industry undergoing rapid transformation.

Istvan Beres has also progressed to the public voting stage for Ad Tech Personality of the Year, recognising his contribution and influence across the ad tech ecosystem.

Marie-Lou Penin has been recognised among 21 nominees for the Ad Tech Rising Star Award, celebrating emerging leaders whose impact, innovation and ambition are shaping the future of ad tech.

Voting for both categories is now open until 30 September 2026, giving the industry the opportunity to support its preferred nominees. The shortlist will be announced on 2 October, with the winners revealed at The Wires Awards Ceremony on 12 November at One Marylebone, London.

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝘁𝘃𝗮𝗻 – Ad Tech Personality of the Year:

👉 Vote for Istvan

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲-𝗟𝗼𝘂 – Ad Tech Rising Star:

👉 Vote for Marie-Lou 

DanAds is proud to see two members of its team recognised among the industry’s leading talent and looks forward to celebrating with the wider ad tech community in November.

About DanAds 

DanAds is a leading Saas product company of self-serve and automation advertising technology. The innovative platform empowers publishers and advertisers to efficiently manage, optimize, and scale their advertising campaigns. DanAds is committed to democratizing advertising by providing user-friendly, AI-driven solutions that enhance campaign performance and accessibility. 

With DanAds, businesses of all sizes can harness the power of data-driven advertising to reach their target audiences effectively. DanAds was founded in 2013 by CEO, Istvan Beres, and CCO, Peo Persson. Headquartered in Stockholm, with offices in New York and London, DanAds serves clients of all sizes on a global scale, including some of the world’s leading traditional publishers such as Yahoo, La Presse and TripAdvisor. Learn more on www.DanAds.com 

Media contact: Marie-Lou Penin, CMO – marie-lou.penin@danads.com