Most publishers today see native advertising as the path to a sustainable online business. While each publisher's approach to this model differs, T Brand Studio, The New York Times’ brand marketing unit, describes itself as an agency rather than an in-house creative unit.
T Brand pulled in $35 million in revenue in 2015, up from $13 million in 2013. It's on track to create 100 ad campaigns this year, said Sebastian Tomich, the Times' svp of advertising and innovation.