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Programmatic Media Buying; A Complete Guide with Practical Tools for Self-Assessment

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What does the Programmatic Media Buying course cover?

Programmatic Media Buying is covered here in 10 modules: Introduction to Programmatic Media Buying: Understanding the programmatic ecosystem, Programmatic Media Buying Fundamentals: Ad serving and ad verification, Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs): DSP features and functionalities and 7 more. The outline lists 39 specific topics, opening with defining programmatic media buying and its benefits and closing with future of programmatic media buying and its.

How do you approach Programmatic Media Buying step by step?

The work is sequenced in 10 stages. It starts with Introduction to Programmatic Media Buying: Understanding the programmatic ecosystem, moves through Programmatic Media Buying Fundamentals: Ad serving and ad verification and Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs): DSP features and functionalities, and ends at Future of Programmatic Media Buying: its role in digital marketing.

What is in Module 1 of the Programmatic Media Buying course?

Module 1 is Introduction to Programmatic Media Buying: Understanding the programmatic ecosystem. It works through defining programmatic media buying and its benefits, understanding the programmatic ecosystem, key players in the programmatic landscape and 1 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 9 modules build on.

How is the Programmatic Media Buying course delivered?

The Programmatic Media Buying course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Programmatic Media Buying course cost?

The Programmatic Media Buying course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

Closely related courses: Programmatic Media Buying Toolkit, Programmatic Media Buying Strategies, Programmatic Media Buying Strategies and Tools, Programmatic Media Buying Mastery.

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Programmatic Media Buying: A Complete Guide with Practical Tools for Self-Assessment



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of programmatic media buying, including the fundamentals, strategies, and best practices. Participants will gain hands-on experience with practical tools and real-world applications, preparing them for a successful career in programmatic media buying.



Course Objectives

  • Understand the basics of programmatic media buying and its role in digital marketing
  • Learn how to plan, execute, and optimize programmatic media campaigns
  • Gain hands-on experience with demand-side platforms (DSPs), supply-side platforms (SSPs), and ad exchanges
  • Develop skills in data analysis, targeting, and retargeting
  • Understand the importance of brand safety, ad fraud, and viewability
  • Learn how to measure and optimize campaign performance using key performance indicators (KPIs)


Course Outline

Module 1. Introduction to Programmatic Media Buying: Understanding the programmatic ecosystem

  • Defining programmatic media buying and its benefits
  • Understanding the programmatic ecosystem
  • Key players in the programmatic landscape
  • Programmatic media buying models (RTB, PMP, PG)

Module 2. Programmatic Media Buying Fundamentals: Ad serving and ad verification

  • Understanding ad formats (display, video, native, mobile)
  • Targeting options (demographic, behavioral, contextual)
  • Data management platforms (DMPs) and data providers
  • Ad serving and ad verification

Module 3. Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs): DSP features and functionalities

  • Overview of DSPs and their role in programmatic media buying
  • DSP features and functionalities
  • Setting up and managing DSP campaigns
  • Optimizing DSP campaigns for better performance

Module 4. Supply-Side Platforms (SSPs): SSP features and functionalities

  • Overview of SSPs and their role in programmatic media buying
  • SSP features and functionalities
  • Setting up and managing SSP campaigns
  • Optimizing SSP campaigns for better performance

Module 5. Ad Exchanges and Marketplaces: Benefits and challenges of

  • Overview of ad exchanges and marketplaces
  • How ad exchanges and marketplaces work
  • Benefits and challenges of ad exchanges and marketplaces
  • Strategies for buying and selling on ad exchanges and marketplaces

Module 6. Data Analysis and Targeting: Retargeting and lookalike targeting

  • Understanding data analysis and targeting in programmatic media buying
  • Data management platforms (DMPs) and data providers
  • Targeting options (demographic, behavioral, contextual)
  • Retargeting and lookalike targeting

Module 7. Brand Safety, Ad Fraud, and Viewability: Understanding brand safety and its importance

  • Understanding brand safety and its importance
  • Ad fraud and its impact on programmatic media buying
  • Viewability and its role in programmatic media buying
  • Strategies for ensuring brand safety, preventing ad fraud, and improving viewability

Module 8. Measuring and Optimizing Campaign Performance: A/B testing and experimentation

  • Understanding key performance indicators (KPIs) in programmatic media buying
  • Measuring campaign performance using KPIs
  • Optimizing campaign performance for better results
  • A/B testing and experimentation

Module 9: Advanced Programmatic Media Buying Strategies

  • Advanced targeting strategies (lookalike targeting, retargeting)
  • Advanced optimization strategies (A/B testing, experimentation)
  • Programmatic media buying for specific industries (e.g. finance, healthcare)
  • Programmatic media buying for specific goals (e.g. lead generation, brand awareness)

Module 10. Future of Programmatic Media Buying: its role in digital marketing

  • Trends and predictions in programmatic media buying
  • Impact of emerging technologies (e.g. AI, blockchain) on programmatic media buying
  • Future of programmatic media buying and its role in digital marketing


Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging: The course includes interactive elements, such as quizzes, games, and discussions, to keep participants engaged and motivated.
  • Comprehensive and personalized: The course covers all aspects of programmatic media buying and provides personalized feedback and support to participants.
  • Up-to-date and practical: The course is updated regularly to reflect the latest trends and best practices in programmatic media buying, and provides practical tools and real-world applications.
  • High-quality content and expert instructors: The course features high-quality content and expert instructors with extensive experience in programmatic media buying.
  • Certification and flexible learning: Participants receive a certificate upon completion of the course, and can learn at their own pace and on their own schedule.
  • User-friendly and mobile-accessible: The course is designed to be user-friendly and accessible on all devices, including mobile phones and tablets.
  • Community-driven and actionable insights: The course includes a community of participants and provides actionable insights and hands-on projects to help participants apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
  • Lifetime access and gamification: Participants have lifetime access to the course and can participate in gamification elements, such as leaderboards and badges, to make the learning experience more engaging and fun.
  • Progress tracking and hands-on projects: The course includes progress tracking and hands-on projects to help participants apply their knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios.


Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of the course, participants receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, a recognized and respected organization in the industry. The certificate demonstrates participants' knowledge and skills in programmatic media buying and can be used to advance their careers or demonstrate their expertise to clients and employers.

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