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Adverty Continues Rapid Expansion With Appointment Of Global Director Of Business Development

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6 years ago

November 2, 2020

George Miller

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Johanna Nymberg to bring Adverty’s seamless in-game offering to more game developers and publishers worldwide

Leading in-game advertising platform, Adverty, has announced the hire of Johanna Nymberg as Director of Business Development, to spearhead further growth for the innovative company. This follows on the back of the launch of new offices across Europe and APAC and a raft of senior hires earlier this year.

Adverty’s mission is to deliver seamless advertising which connects brands and audiences through its revolutionary technology built for gaming.

Nymberg will be responsible for driving publisher revenue globally for Adverty. With extensive experience in the digital media sector, she was most recently Senior Publisher Growth Manager at AdColony, one of the largest mobile advertising platforms in the world, working from both London and Singapore.

She will work alongside Niklas Wallgren and Christian Atack to liaise with publishers and game developers globally, widening access and awareness of Adverty’s unique In-Play enabled in-game advertising SDK.

“Adverty’s formats are a great advantage to brands and publishers. As it is still a new ad monetisation format, this makes the role even more exciting. Adverty is genuinely setting a new standard for generating revenue and I will be driving new game integrations and expanding the use of the platform via high-value deals and strategic, long-term partnerships, further establishing Adverty as the leading in-game advertising company,” says Johanna.

“We are delighted to welcome yet another industry heavyweight to the team,” adds Niklas Bakos, CEO and founder of Adverty. “Johanna is a well-respected leader with deep experience in the gaming space and excellent contacts within the publishing industry, and always at the forefront of industry developments.”

The expansion of the business follows ever-increasing numbers of advertisers looking for in-game advertising at scale, and for publishers who want to monetise their gaming inventory with unobtrusive brand advertising.

“In-game brand advertising is currently experiencing significant growth worldwide and Adverty’s formats are super exciting compared to traditional banners and display”, adds Johanna. “Game developers are keen to seek out new ways to work with brands and drive revenue, without reverting to intrusive formats that are detrimental to the gaming experience. Adverty’s offering represents the future of in-game monetisation, in one of the most unchartered frontiers of the media world.”

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Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh

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11 minutes ago

June 25, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, will moderate a panel at The Blockchain show on 29^th June, bringing together experts from entertainment, location-based gaming, and content localisation to examine what it takes to build sustainable gaming ecosystems across emerging markets.

The panel, titled “Global Gaming Expansion: Lessons from Untapped Markets,” will structure its discussion across four themes: the growth dynamics reshaping emerging gaming markets; the role of localisation in creating experiences that genuinely connect with new audiences; the infrastructure and communities needed to build gaming ecosystems beyond the game itself; and the lessons and opportunities that will define successful expansion in the years ahead.

Alona Shevtsova plans to frame the discussion around the central challenge for companies looking to expand globally: entering a new market requires far more than bringing an existing product to a new audience. Understanding local cultures, building communities, adapting experiences, and creating ecosystems that allow gaming to grow sustainably are all as important as the product itself.

Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, said:

“The future growth of gaming will come not only from new technologies, but from understanding people — their cultures, communities, and the experiences they want to be part of. Successful expansion will belong to those who can combine global ambition with local understanding.”

The first segment will examine why regions including the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia are becoming increasingly significant for developers, operators, and investors — driven by young audiences, accelerating digital adoption, and new entertainment models creating substantial growth potential. Panellists will explore how consumer preferences differ across markets and what trends among younger audiences are shaping the future of gaming and entertainment.

The third segment will broaden the lens beyond the game itself, exploring the role of location-based entertainment, gaming centres, esports, and experiential destinations in attracting new audiences and building long-term communities. Panellists plan to address how entertainment ecosystems — spanning physical venues, events, and community infrastructure — accelerate gaming adoption in markets where the category is still establishing itself.

Earlier this month, Alona Shevtsova was shortlisted for the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Established Business of the Year category. Her team is also preparing for the Fintech Connect conference in London later this year. Sends will be a leading sponsor of this event.

*Sends is a trade name of SMARTFLOW PAYMENTS LIMITED, registered in England and Wales (Company No.11070048). For more information, visit sends.co .

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