Tag Archives: Ad Tech

Programmatic Auction Mechanics Explained Step by Step

programmatic auction mechanics

Imagine a global marketplace where over 350,000 digital ads trade hands every second. This lightning-fast environment operates beyond human speed, where software makes decisions in milliseconds. Welcome to the world of automated ad buying. This system functions like a digital stock exchange. Content creators list their available ad space, while marketers use algorithms to bid …

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 …

The real difference between open auction and private marketplace deals

open auction, private deals, priority logic

Digital advertising today is dominated by automated methods. In fact, this automated approach is estimated to represent over 82% of all digital advertising. Spending is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars in the coming years. This massive shift means every single ad impression is unique. Publishers have many ways to sell their space. …

How header bidding really works inside a modern ad stack

header bidding, unified auction, ad stack

Modern digital advertising relies on sophisticated technology to maximize revenue for content creators. Header bidding represents a significant advancement in this space, transforming how publishers manage their advertising inventory. This programmatic approach emerged around 2014 as a replacement for older, less efficient methods. It allows website owners to offer their ad space to multiple buyers …