Our history · 1981–2026

45 years of experience.
Tomorrow's technology.

SAD Marketing is not a startup that raised funds to buy data. We are a firm that has been producing data since 1981, supporting the most demanding retail networks in France in their strategic location decisions.

Our Journey
1981

Founding of the firm

Creation of SAD Marketing in Paris. Objective: provide retail networks with the analytical tools they need to optimize their commercial locations.

1995

First proprietary GIS tools

Development of the first internal digital mapping and exclusive behavioral databases.

2005

Acceleration of digital geomarketing

Migration to web-native geomarketing tools. Originally consultants, we also became software publishers.

2015

Launch of SAD Interactive

Creation of the SaaS mapping platform, allowing clients to visualize their studies in real-time.

2020

SDIS 25 & FEMTO-ST Collaboration

Start of the partnership with the CNRS FEMTO-ST laboratory for the development of PredictOps — a firefighter intervention prediction algorithm.

2024

Augmented Consulting

Transposition of predictive algorithms to retail. SAD Marketing becomes the first firm to offer impact studies augmented by Machine Learning validated in the field.

Our Convictions

What Sets Us Apart

AI Augments, It Doesn't Erase

We don't believe in algorithms alone. An expert consultant combined with our models provides a level of reliability that no self-service platform can reach.

Proprietary Data as an Advantage

45 years of sales data, traffic, and consumer behavior. This inimitable historical base is our strongest barrier to entry against SaaS platforms.

Millions are at Stake

We don't just produce reports. We reduce the risk of investments involving hundreds of thousands or even millions of euros. Rigor is our moral obligation.

Partnerships

Partners validating our technology

SDIS 25 — Fire & Rescue Services

PredictOps operational partner since 2020. The SDIS 25 uses our technology to anticipate emergency interventions and optimize the distribution of rescue resources.

Our technology saves lives before securing your investments.

FEMTO-ST — CNRS Laboratory

Mixed research unit CNRS / University of Franche-Comté. FEMTO-ST is a leading player in system sciences, spatial modeling, and complex data analysis.

Academic rigor and independent validation of our models.

Let's talk about your project

A 30-minute consultation with one of our experts is enough to define the right analytical instrument for your challenge.