Brand Affinity Technologies

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Brand Affinity Technologies
Industry Marketing
Founded2007 [1]
Founders Ryan Steelberg, Chad Steelberg

Brand Affinity Technologies (BAT) is a technology and marketing services company. [2] It was founded by brother entrepreneurs Ryan Steelberg and Chad Steelberg. [3] In October 2012, Brand Affinity Technologies acquired Printroom, a leading fan photography business. [4]

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