Programmatic Advertising

This fundamental guide on programmatic advertising explains in detail how automated, data-driven advertising really works in practice and how the right adoption leads to a competitive advantage for advertisers, agencies and media. The new way of planning, steering and measuring marketing may still appear complex and threatening but promising at once to most decision makers. This collaborative compendium combines proven experience and best practice in 22 articles written by 45 renowned experts from all around the globe. Among them Dr. Florian Heinemann/Project-A, Peter Würtenberger/Axel-Springer, Deirdre McGlashan/MediaCom, Dr. Marc Grether/Xaxis, Michael Lamb/MediaMath, Carolin Owen/IPG, Stefan Bardega/Zenith, Arun Kumar/Cadreon, Dr. Ralf Strauss/Marketingverband, Jonathan Becher/SAP and many more great minds.

Introduction to Programmatic Advertising (Second Edition) offers a clear and concise introduction to programmatic advertising, from basic concepts to current trends. You will learn: How the open advertising ecosystem works. What are DSPs, SSPs, CDPs, OpenRTB protocol, preferred deals or supply-path optimization? Why data is the lifeblood of programmatic. How is data collected and used by publishers and advertisers to deliver maximum advertising efficiency? What has changed over the recent years. From a switch to first-price auction, to the emergence of consent-management platforms or universal auction adoption by publishers. Why is the demise of third-party cookies such a big deal. How will the programmatic advertising ecosystem respond to unprecedented identity and privacy changes? Where to focus now and in the future. Why are the biggest industry players betting on emerging channels like connected TV or retail media? Just like the well-received first edition, this book was written primarily with people who are new to the world of programmatic advertising in mind. This includes people just entering the industry, students, academics, or anyone who would like to better understand how programmatic works. Some of the topics covered in this book, such as identity or privacy, could be also useful to seasoned professionals.

Do you want to become an expert in programmatic advertising? If so, this book will help you gain 360-degree knowledge of programmatic media buying and selling. Indeed, by the end of this book, you will have learnt almost everything about how advertisers and publishers can succeed in the programmatic advertising landscape.At the beginning of this book, you will learn how online advertising has evolved over the years, meaning what approaches were followed in the past, what challenges emerged and how those gave rise to the Ad Exchanges, Demand-Side and Supply-Side platforms. Next, I will introduce you to programmatic advertising and more specifically cover what programmatic advertising is, how much this technology has been adopted over the years, what the benefits for publishers and advertisers are as well as which marketing objectives one can achieve through programmatic advertising campaigns. Following that, you will learn which are the twenty main participants in the programmatic advertising ecosystem such as the Ad Exchange, Demand-Side Platform, Supply-Side Platform, Ad Server and Data-Management Platform. How all those participants can work together, the costs of using their services as well as which platform vendors are the most popular ones. Next, I will take you through the different ways of buying media programmatically such as real-time bidding through open and private auctions as well as programmatic direct deals such as preferred and guaranteed deals. You will learn how all those methods work through the use of illustrated examples, their benefits as well as why some methods are becoming more popular than others. Then, you will learn about the six programmatic advertising formats such as the Display, Video, Native, TV, Audio and Digital out-of-home advertising format. I will explain in great detail, how each advertising format differentiates from the rest in terms of audience targeting, ad serving and campaign performance measurement, as well as highlight the benefits they can bring to both advertisers and publishers.Once all those are covered, you will learn all the prospecting and remarketing tactics followed by advertisers, get to know how to create a successful media plan, as well as how an advertiser's media plan is executed with the help of media planners, media buyers, creative designers and ad traffickers. Next, you will learn all the essential and advanced tactics followed by publishers for managing ad inventory, increasing ad viewability, and of course, ad revenues. I will also take you through the ad operations followed by publishers, which typically consist of inventory managers, ad sellers, ad traffickers and yield managers. In the last part of this book, you will learn more about the major challenges advertisers and publishers face in the programmatic advertising landscape, as well as the new developments that will definitely shape the future of programmatic advertising. More specifically, I will start by covering challenges such as the Ad Tech Tax, the risk of price inflations in real-time bidding auctions, ad blockers, and explain how advertisers and publisher can succeed in this complex field. Lastly, you will learn how artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, and blockchain technologies can shape the future of programmatic advertising.

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to connect with consumers through personalized and programmatic advertising has become a vital skill for global companies. As the market undergoes a paradigm shift towards consumer-centric approaches, the need for comprehensive knowledge in this domain is escalating every day. Connecting With Consumers Through Effective Personalization and Programmatic Advertising addresses a timely and pivotal theme that is crucial for companies and the academic community. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, this book equips readers with the tools and strategies necessary to make informed decisions and navigate the dynamic landscape of digital marketing. The book's invaluable content serves as a reliable resource for decision-makers in companies seeking to optimize their digital marketing strategies. It also delves into the depths of knowledge, skills, and processes behind effective personalization and programmatic advertising, offering valuable insights for researchers, teachers, students, and professionals alike.

Guide to Marketing Automation and Accelerated ROI on Advertising KEY FEATURES ● Demonstrates how a DSP works, its bidding strategies, impression tracking, and configurations. ● Exemplifies how AI/ML simplifies bidding strategies. ● Illustrates how SSP, exchange, ad-server, and header-bidding (client and server-side) work in detail. DESCRIPTION This book provides you with an in-depth understanding of programmatic advertising. This knowledge can be applied to the checklist for procuring the appropriate stack, optimizing existing platforms, and/or building the system from the ground up. With comprehensive treatment of programmatic issues, this book establishes a solid foundation with ID systems, data management systems, and data thinking, among other topics. It explores the different data sources, attributes, and the real-time bidding protocol in detail (RTB steam). It makes its way even further into the larger systems of DSP and SSP. This book will help assist you in all aspects of running an ad-tech system. By the end of this book, you will gain a vast amount of knowledge about programmatic systems. You will become an independent expert that will help you to evaluate the advertising techniques for your own business. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Learn about the ID mechanics of cookies and GAID/IDFA. ● Gain an intuitive and in-depth understanding of the data's role in AI/ML. ● Learn about various data-centric strategies around buy and sell of media. ● Learn about DSP, bidder, bidding strategies, RTB, paid impression, and various syncs. ● Learn about SSP, Exchange, Ad-Server, header bidding systems, and AI-led floor price optimization. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR The book is essential for the architects, senior developers, and ad-tech operations to learn about programmatic in-housing from a design, process, strategic thinking, and operational standpoint. It also attracts business professionals who want to learn the tricks of the trade for increasing revenues and learn the art of asking the right questions. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Cookies, and Sync Mechanics 2. Data and AI Strategies 3. Working of DMP and CDP 4. Exchanges, Ad-Servers, and Header Bidding 5. Bidders and Meta DSPs 6. Data Privacy by Design 7. In-Housing - The Way Forward

From FSGO x Logic: a revealing examination of digital advertising and the internet's precarious foundation In Subprime Attention Crisis, Tim Hwang investigates the way big tech financializes attention. In the process, he shows us how digital advertising—the beating heart of the internet—is at risk of collapsing, and that its potential demise bears an uncanny resemblance to the housing crisis of 2008. From the unreliability of advertising numbers and the unregulated automation of advertising bidding wars, to the simple fact that online ads mostly fail to work, Hwang demonstrates that while consumers’ attention has never been more prized, the true value of that attention itself—much like subprime mortgages—is wildly misrepresented. And if online advertising goes belly-up, the internet—and its free services—will suddenly be accessible only to those who can afford it. Deeply researched, convincing, and alarming, Subprime Attention Crisis will change the way you look at the internet, and its precarious future. FSG Originals × Logic dissects the way technology functions in everyday lives. The titans of Silicon Valley, for all their utopian imaginings, never really had our best interests at heart: recent threats to democracy, truth, privacy, and safety, as a result of tech’s reckless pursuit of progress, have shown as much. We present an alternate story, one that delights in capturing technology in all its contradictions and innovation, across borders and socioeconomic divisions, from history through the future, beyond platitudes and PR hype, and past doom and gloom. Our collaboration features four brief but provocative forays into the tech industry’s many worlds, and aspires to incite fresh conversations about technology focused on nuanced and accessible explorations of the emerging tools that reorganize and redefine life today.

"Mastering Digital Advertising: Strategies and Tactics for Successful Campaigns" is a comprehensive guide that provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up clear goals and objectives for digital advertising campaigns. The book is divided into seven chapters that cover different aspects of using Digital Advertising. Chapter 1: Understanding Digital Advertising This chapter provides an introduction to digital advertising, including its various forms and the key players involved. It also explains the different metrics and KPIs used to measure the success of digital advertising campaigns. Chapter 2: Developing a Digital Advertising Strategy This chapter covers the importance of setting clear goals and objectives for digital advertising campaigns. It explains the key elements of a digital advertising strategy, including target audience, messaging, budget, and channels. It also provides tips on how to develop a creative concept that resonates with the target audience. Chapter 3: Targeting and Audience Segmentation This chapter focuses on the different types of targeting available in digital advertising and how to identify and segment target audiences based on their interests, behaviors, and demographics. It also covers how to use data and analytics to optimize targeting and segmentation. Chapter 4: Creating Effective Ad Campaigns This chapter covers the key elements of effective ad campaigns, including headline, copy, visual elements, and call-to-action. It also provides best practices for designing and optimizing landing pages that drive conversions. Chapter 5: Managing Digital Advertising Campaigns This chapter covers the key steps involved in managing digital advertising campaigns, including planning, execution, monitoring, optimization, and reporting. It also provides an overview of the different tools and platforms available for managing campaigns. Chapter 6: Measuring and Analyzing Campaign Performance This chapter focuses on how to measure the success of digital advertising campaigns using various metrics and KPIs. It explains how to use data and analytics to identify areas for improvement and optimize campaign performance. It also covers best practices for reporting on campaign performance to stakeholders. Chapter 7: Emerging Trends and Future of Digital Advertising This chapter covers the latest trends and innovations in digital advertising, including AI, machine learning, and programmatic advertising. It also explores the potential impact of emerging technologies and trends on the digital advertising landscape. Finally, it covers the skills and knowledge that modern marketers will need to stay ahead of the curve in digital advertising. Conclusion: The conclusion provides a summary of the key takeaways from the book, highlights the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in digital advertising, and encourages readers to continue learning and experimenting with digital advertising to achieve their marketing goals.

This is the first plain-English, 100% practical guide to supercharged digital advertising personalization: what's here, what's next, and how to make the most of it! Digital advertising and marketing are undergoing a massive, data-driven transformation: practically everything you thought you knew about them is obsolete. In Personalized Digital Advertising: How Data and Technology Are Transforming How We Market, pioneering entrepreneur Diaz Nesamoney demystifies the newest technologies, showing non-technical marketers how to use them to precisely target every message to every individual. First, Nesamoney explores the current state of digital advertising, reviewing best practices for maximizing personalization through long-familiar data and targeting technologies. Next, he introduces powerful recent innovations, presenting new best practices for deepening and extending personalization with: New data management platforms Advanced solutions for offline, mobile, and location data Powerful new ad production and serving technologies Nesamoney then previews emerging disruptive technologies and personalization approaches, from social data to new techniques for anticipating user intent. He concludes by introducing the Digital Advertising Technology Stack: a visual schematic showing how multiple products and technologies come together to radically improve advertising personalization and performance. Personalized Digital Advertising will be an indispensable resource for wide audiences of CMOs and marketing professionals, brand managers, media and creative directors, creative team members, and all students of digital advertising and marketing.