Demand-side platform

A demand-side platform (DSP) is a system that allows buyers of digital advertising to manage multiple ad exchange and data exchange accounts through one interface. Real-time bidding for displaying online ads takes place within the ad exchanges, and by utilizing a DSP, marketers can manage their bids for the banners and the pricing for the data that they are layering on to target their audiences. Much like Paid Search, using DSPs allows users to optimize based on set Key Performance Indicators such as effective Cost per Click (eCPC), and effective Cost per Action (eCPA).

DSPs are unique because they incorporate many of the facets previously offered by advertising networks, such as wide access to inventory and vertical and lateral targeting, with the ability to serve ads, real-time bid on ads, track the ads, and optimize. This is all kept within one interface which creates a unique opportunity for advertisers to truly control and maximize the impact of their ads. The sophistication of the level of detail that can be tracked by DSPs is increasing, including frequency information, multiple forms of rich media ads, and some video metrics. Many third parties are integrating with DSPs to provide better tracking.

• • ADMAXIM enables brands to navigate the complexity of mobile media and capture the full potential of engaging with consumers on-the-go.
  • ADREACH by Adstream is a leading edge, end-to-end digital advertising and marketing platform that uses the most advanced learning algorithm technology to deliver significantly improved returns for clients, agencies, media owners and developers across mobile and online display, text, video and live streaming video ads.

References

• Ebbert, John (2009-08-04). "The Demand-Side, Buying Platform Trend". AdExchanger.com. Retrieved 2011-04-24. 
• Baker, Mike (2009-12-14). "What Demand-Side Platforms Can Mean for a Media Plan". ClickZ. Retrieved 2011-04-24. 
• Turner, Nat (2010-02-07). "Not Every Demand-Side Platform (DSP) Is Created Equal: What Is A True DSP?". AdExchanger.com. Retrieved 2011-04-24. 
• Dreller, Josh (2010-05-18). "A quick guide to demand-side platforms". iMediaConnection.com. Retrieved 2010-12-29. 
• Graham, Rob (2010-08-25). "The Rise of the Demand Side Platform". ClickZ. Retrieved 2011-04-24. 

See also

• Sell Side Platform
• Real-time bidding