While it’s true that many of the ads placed programmatically do appear to be direct-response ones, programmatic ads are certainly not limited to DR. And the rumor that there isn’t any decent inventory available programmatically? Well, it seems that publishers are a little less bullish about automation than advertisers, as most do still rely on networks and direct sales to fill their slots. However, that number moving toward automation is growing -- the top 3,000 publishers offer roughly 20 % of their inventory programmatically -- and more niche publishers are beginning to make inventory available, so the options are diverse.
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So, what can advertisers learn here?
Finally, the rumor that we are now doing our best to debunk as an industry: all programmatic buying is blind . While that is true in some cases, it doesn’t have to be, and you brands can help by demanding transparency in all buys, whether they’re programmatic or direct. You deserve to know where your ad is appearing, how it’s getting there, and who’s seeing and engaging with it. It’s only with that level of openness across the industry that we can grow bigger, smarter, more efficient and more effective.
Back in the stone age...today's programmatic would have been buying media based on simmons and/or MRI runs...I find myself wondering with such an obsession on the buy side of RTB and other channels...Is anyone concerned about just how effective all of this media buying IS..? It's one thing to target and reach an audience...Where are the stats on conversion and ROI...? Would love to see more about that. I know that all of us human salespeople have always had to deal with " the media buy on your site isn't working" objection...Where's the data that shows all of us that "programmatic is working" BEYOND audience reach ?