As brand spend and premium content proliferate the programmatic space, themes of transparency have risen to the forefront of the conversation around programmatic advertising. At its core is the need for understanding and control, particularly around how auctions work.
Auction dynamics refers to the forces that affect the price paid when impressions are sold. The underpinnings of these dynamics are control and attribution: Who sets the direction? What kinds of tools are made available? Which impression resulted in action? And how are successful participants navigating towards better outcomes?
To shed light onto this complex and increasingly important topic, this white paper covers:
- How the rules of access to supply are changing
- The complex debate around auction types and integration methods
- How floors and fees affect SSP and DSP behaviors
- Different bidding strategies and how they work
- Key trends that are affecting the future of programmatic auctions