Programmatic Systems DeepDive

How pacing and frequency capping really control daily budget delivery

frequency capping, pacing logic, budget delivery

Digital advertising success depends on smart resource management. Two powerful tools help advertisers maintain control over their spending. These mechanisms work together to ensure campaigns reach their full potential. Pacing manages how quickly your ads are shown to viewers. This prevents exhausting your resources too early in the campaign. It spreads your investment evenly across …

How identity solutions try to replace third party cookies in programmatic

cookie deprecation, identity signals, ID solutions

The digital advertising world received a major surprise in July 2024. Google announced it would not phase out third-party cookies in Chrome as originally planned. This change in direction sent waves through the industry. Instead of removing these tracking tools, Google plans to give users more control over their online tracking. However, the landscape has …

How fraud filters remove impressions before they ever enter the auction

traffic quality, invalid traffic, fraud filters

In today’s digital landscape, a significant amount of online activity comes from non-human sources. This presents a major challenge for marketers. Protecting advertising budgets from waste is more critical than ever. Modern solutions have evolved far beyond simple blocklists. They now analyze web pages in real-time, before they even finish loading. This proactive approach is …

How viewability signals change the way campaigns bid on your inventory

viewability signals, measurement, bidding impact

The digital advertising landscape has transformed. It’s no longer enough for an ad to simply be served on a page. Today, the real question is whether a human actually sees it. This shift places a new level of importance on publisher inventory quality. According to a Deloitte study, nearly 60% of advertisers rank ad viewability …

Why supply path optimization is changing how buyers choose inventory

supply path optimization, SPO, routed traffic

The way digital ads are bought and sold is more complex than ever. Top publishers now connect with dozens of different technology platforms. This creates a maze for advertisers trying to reach their audience. An ad impression can travel through hundreds of possible routes before it reaches a user. Each extra step can add hidden …

How SSPs route bids and decide which impressions to send

SSP logic, ad exchange, bid routing

In the fast-paced world of digital media, publishers rely on sophisticated technology to sell their advertising space. This process, known as programmatic advertising, happens in the blink of an eye. The entire sequence often finishes in under 300 milliseconds. At the heart of this system is a powerful platform that connects publishers with numerous potential …

How dynamic floor pricing affects revenue and fill rate

floor prices, dynamic floors, yield rules

In the fast-paced world of online advertising, publishers face a constant challenge. They must maximize earnings from every ad impression while ensuring their inventory sells consistently. This delicate balance is crucial for sustainable business growth. Setting a static minimum price for ads is no longer enough. Market conditions change rapidly. A fixed approach can lead …

What bid shading is and how DSPs use it to lower your costs

DSP behavior, bid shading, algorithm rules

In the fast-paced world of programmatic advertising, every dollar counts. Advertisers are constantly seeking tools to maximize their return on investment. One powerful technology designed for this purpose is bid shading. This technique helps optimize your spending in digital auctions. It aims to find the sweet spot between winning ad space and paying a fair …