Company History

1999

• Founders Noam Levavi and Dani Zeevi create one of the first software-generated automatic music systems for bars and restaurants throughout Tel Aviv. YCD is born.

2002-2005

• Development and launch of YCD|Platform, a flexible, expandable open architecture that serves as the foundation of all of YCD Multimedia’s technology.
• Launch of YCD|Player with digital video capability. Audio and video content can now be targeted and distributed throughout the world from one location.
• YCD Multimedia expands with 1,000 installations internationally.

2006

• YCD Multimedia goes global, opening offices in the UK and US with venture capital investment from Israel and Europe.
• Installations hit 2,000.

2007

• YCD Multimedia expands US operations and moves headquarters to New York City offering full scale local operations and services to the US market
• Development & launch of AdScreen™ - Programmable displays at point of sale for targeted promotions, driving sales with a measurable ROI
• The 3,000th system is installed.

2008

• YCD Multimedia’s 4,000th installation and the roll-out of sophisticated data analytics.
• Competitive retailers are embracing digital media at an accelerating rate and are looking for one platform and one company to manage their needs from merchandizing to corporate communications.
• With its flexible, end-to-end offering, pioneering integration capabilities and depth of media and technology expertise, YCD Multimedia is poised to lead the industry.

2009

• Development & launch of YCD|RAMP™ (Retail Advertising and Merchandising Platform), offers one Platform for retailers, their agencies and their suppliers to manage their digital in-store media workflow and close the loop between digital promotions and actual sales, allowing for real-time optimization.
• YCD Multimedia raises new capital reflecting investor confidence in business momentum.