Explore programmatic advertising in GAM, including Programmatic Guaranteed, Private Marketplaces (PMPs), Open Auction, and header bidding.
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Header Bidding Integration
Implement and optimize header bidding to maximize revenue.
- What Is Header Bidding?
- Header bidding is a programmatic technique that allows multiple demand partners to bid on your inventory simultaneously.
- It increases competition and revenue by giving all demand partners equal access to your inventory.
- How to Integrate Header Bidding with GAM:
- Use a header bidding wrapper like Prebid.js.
- Set up demand partners in the wrapper.
- Integrate the wrapper with GAM using Google Ad Manager’s Header Bidding API.
- Test and optimize the setup.
- Best Practices for Header Bidding:
- Use a reliable header bidding wrapper.
- Regularly monitor and optimize demand partner performance.
- Test different configurations to find the best setup.
FAQs:- Q: What’s the difference between header bidding and Open Auction?
- A: Header bidding allows multiple demand partners to bid simultaneously, while Open Auction is a single auction.
- Q: How do I troubleshoot header bidding issues?
- A: Use debugging tools and check your wrapper configuration for errors.
Discussion Points:- What header bidding wrappers do you use?
- How has header bidding improved your revenue?
- What Is Header Bidding?
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Open Auction and Real-Time Bidding (RTB)
Understand how open auctions and RTB work in GAM.
- What Are Open Auctions and RTB?
- Open Auction is a public marketplace where advertisers bid on ad inventory in real-time.
- RTB is the technology that enables real-time bidding in Open Auction.
- How Open Auction Works in GAM:
- Advertisers bid on your inventory in real-time.
- The highest bidder wins the impression.
- Ads are delivered to your website or app.
- Best Practices for Open Auction:
- Set competitive floor prices to maximize revenue.
- Use targeting to ensure relevant ads are shown.
- Monitor performance and adjust as needed.
FAQs:- Q: How do I set floor prices in Open Auction?
- A: Go to Inventory > Ad Units, select an ad unit, and set the floor price under the "Pricing Rules" section.
- Q: Can I exclude certain advertisers from Open Auction?
- A: Yes, use competitive exclusions to block specific advertisers.
Discussion Points:- How do you optimize Open Auction for maximum revenue?
- What challenges have you faced with RTB?
- What Are Open Auctions and RTB?
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Private Marketplaces (PMPs)
Explore how to set up and optimize Private Marketplaces (PMPs) for premium inventory.
- What Are Private Marketplaces (PMPs)?
- PMPs are invite-only auctions where premium publishers offer their inventory to select advertisers.
- They provide more control over who can bid on your inventory.
- How to Set Up PMPs in GAM:
- Go to Delivery > Deals.
- Click New Private Marketplace Deal.
- Define the deal terms (e.g., floor price, targeting).
- Invite advertisers to participate in the PMP.
- Monitor performance and adjust as needed.
- Best Practices for PMPs:
- Set competitive floor prices to attract advertisers.
- Use clear targeting to ensure relevant ads are shown.
- Regularly review and optimize PMP performance.
FAQs:- Q: How do I invite advertisers to a PMP?
- A: Use the Deals section in GAM to create a PMP and send invitations to advertisers.
- Q: What’s the difference between PMPs and Open Auction?
- A: PMPs are invite-only, while Open Auction is open to all advertisers.
Discussion Points:- How do you attract advertisers to your PMPs?
- What strategies do you use to optimize PMP performance?
- What Are Private Marketplaces (PMPs)?
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Setting Up Programmatic Guaranteed Deals
Learn how to create and manage Programmatic Guaranteed (PG) deals in GAM.
- What Are Programmatic Guaranteed Deals?
- PG deals are automated, guaranteed contracts between publishers and advertisers.
- They combine the efficiency of programmatic advertising with the certainty of direct sales.
- How to Set Up PG Deals in GAM:
- Go to Delivery > Deals in the GAM dashboard.
- Click New Programmatic Guaranteed Deal.
- Enter the deal details (e.g., advertiser name, budget, targeting).
- Assign the deal to specific ad units or placements.
- Activate the deal and monitor performance.
- Best Practices for PG Deals:
- Use clear naming conventions for deals (e.g., "BrandX_SummerCampaign").
- Set realistic budgets and targeting parameters.
- Regularly review deal performance and adjust as needed.
FAQs:- Q: What’s the difference between PG and Preferred Deals?
- A: PG deals are guaranteed, while Preferred Deals are non-guaranteed and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Q: Can I set up PG deals with multiple advertisers?
- A: Yes, you can create multiple PG deals with different advertisers.
Discussion Points:- How do you negotiate PG deals with advertisers?
- What challenges have you faced with PG deals?
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Header Bidding Integration
Last modified: January 31, 2025