33Across Blog | Programmatic News & Trends

What was the buzz around the office last week? Snapchat's new ad buying platform, how age could have an effect on measurement, and a major change coming from the CPG world.

1. Is Snapchat taking notes from Facebook?  

Looks like SnapChat is making moves to monetize their platform. Joining the ranks of Facebook, Snapchat recently launched a self-service ad buying platform for brands. Entitled Snapchat Ad Manager, this product will allow brands to target their demographic through buying “camera ready” ads in a variety of formats. Along with it’s “goal-based bidding” for installs and Engagement Audience initiatives MediaPost details how Snapchat continues to maintain its position as one of the top 10 apps.

Today 33Across is excited to announce the launch of our latest technology, Real Display Pro. Deploying viewable standard IAB ads in real-time, Real Display Pro is a cost-effective solution that provides more campaign efficiency.

What's the buzz around the office this week? Facebook makes a bold move towards ad blockers, programmatic advertising experiences triple-digit growth in Q2 and marketers should consider providingt the same transparency they demand of their partners. 

Since its debut in the programmatic stratosphere, private marketplaces (PMP) have been all the craze. Allowing publishers more control over their inventory and giving buyers the option to purchase premium inventory not available on open exchanges; this multi-billion dollar a year sector in programmatic advertising is only expected to grow. As profitable as they may be, choosing the right PMP can be a bit of a challenge. Have no fear, we have you covered with this helpful breakdown on PMPs and choosing the best one for your campaign goals.

What's the buzz around the office this week? LinkedIn boosts their programmatic efforts in the APAC. For some SSPs, header bidding becomes too competitive  and when it comes to ad blocking, publishers have more control than they may think. 

What's the buzz around the office this week? Programmatic hits 'rock bottom' and it's actually great. Verizon's acquisiton of Yahoo reveals they are ready to take on the competition and 5G's revolutionary speed and it's potential impact on digital video. 

All eyes will soon be on Rio. For over two weeks, the 2016 Summer Olympics will dominate not only television but the digital landscape as well. A lot has changed since the 2012 Olympic games. Thanks to mobile devices and Brazil’s US-friendly time zone, viewers will now have complete access to their favorite country, sport and athlete in real-time. This unprecedented level of digital exposure allows marketers to reach a number of target demographics within one campaign.  So, let the games begin.

What's the buzz around the office this week? There is a costly rift in the online advertising industry, publishers are recycling old content and not many display ads are seen in the UK.

Point-of-care patient education media company AccentHeath recently announced that they acquired PageScience, a programmatic advertising and targeting company for pharmaceutical marketers. This acquisition signifies the merging worlds of health care and technology. From diagnosing an illness to learning how to make the perfect quinoa, consumers are instinctively using the digital stratosphere to achieve and maintain wellness. Thanks to this level of awareness, brands now have an opportunity to deliver creative content programmatically which can not only resonate with consumers but have a lasting impact.  Here are some helpful tips for running your sensitive ads programmatically.

Wondering what buyers expect from publishers is enough to keep you up at night. Impressions, viewability, and quality traffic are just the tip of the iceberg. With so many different partners, publisher expectations can be endless. To ease your mind, we have taken on the task of finding out what buyers truly want from their publishers. We may not have all the answers but we think we are off to a great start.

Viewability
One of the biggest requirements is viewability, which can also directly affect publisher revenue. Becoming a form of currency, viewability has become an expectation from many buyers and some won’t even pay for impressions that are not 100% in-view. Enabling ads that are highly viewable not only increases your revenue as a publisher but also your overall page viewability score, making your inventory even more attractive and valuable.

Transparency
Buyers want to know what’s happening behind the scenes with their ads with regard to page placement, audience information, etc. Questions of legitimacy arise when buyers are not granted access to performance. The more transparent you are with buyers the more credible you look as a publisher. Working with tech providers who enable transparency is a great way to build your credibility, which fosters relationships with buyers.

Quality
Fraud-free, in-view and high-quality ad units; try saying that in one breath. Buyers want high performance, at the best cost and at scale. Since programmatic buyers prefer to “set it and forget it,” the more you as a publisher can guarantee quality the more buyers will rely on you to fill impressions.

Already a 33Across publisher? You are in luck. 33Across gives our buyers 100% in-view, fraud-free and in turn our publishers more incremental revenue. Not yet a publisher? Today is a great day to join us!