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Demand-Side Platforms
DSPs · Media BuyingPlan and buy digital ad inventory using audience, budget, bid and campaign controls.
- Google Display & Video 360
- The Trade Desk
- Amazon DSP
- Adobe Advertising
Programmatic Advertising · DigitalRaw Academy
Smarter Media Buying with Programmatic Advertising
Discover how automated ad buying connects advertisers, audiences and digital inventory. Learn the ecosystem, demand-side platforms, data tools, AI-assisted optimisation and campaign measurement.
Ad-tech ecosystemAI-assisted workflowsPractical campaign planning
PROGRAMMATIC AD FLOWAUCTION SIMULATION
📱PublisherAd opportunity
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⚡Ad ExchangeReal-time auction
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🎯Advertiser DSPBid & decide
Illustrative bid activityLIVE-STYLE VISUAL
Explore the ad-tech stack
Programmatic Tools & Platforms
Explore commonly used platform categories and examples. Access, features and availability depend on vendor, market and account eligibility.
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Ad Exchanges & SSPs
Inventory SupplyUnderstand how publishers make inventory available and how auctions connect supply with demand.
- Google Ad Manager
- Magnite
- PubMatic
- Index Exchange
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AI & Campaign Optimisation
Smarter WorkflowsUse AI to assist with research, reporting summaries, creative variations and optimisation ideas.
- ChatGPT
- Google Gemini
- Microsoft Copilot
- Platform automated bidding
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Data & Audience Platforms
Audience SignalsLearn audience segmentation, first-party data concepts, consent and privacy-aware activation.
- Customer data platforms (CDPs)
- CRM audience integrations
- Consent management platforms
- Contextual targeting tools
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Analytics & Reporting
MeasurementBuild reports that connect media delivery, spend and campaign outcomes to business objectives.
- Looker Studio
- Google Analytics 4
- Excel / Google Sheets
- DSP reporting dashboards
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Verification & Brand Safety
Quality ControlsUnderstand invalid traffic, viewability, suitability, verification and inventory quality checks.
- Integral Ad Science (IAS)
- DoubleVerify
- Human Security
- Platform brand-safety controls
Want to build a programmatic media plan?
Discuss your campaign objective, audience, budget, ad formats and reporting needs with DigitalRaw Academy.
Course curriculum
Programmatic Advertising Training Modules
A structured curriculum from ecosystem fundamentals to campaign planning, optimisation and reporting.
01
Introduction to Programmatic Advertising
Definitions, evolution, benefits, use cases and key ad-tech terminology.
02
Ad-Tech Ecosystem
Advertisers, agencies, publishers, DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, ad servers and networks.
03
Real-Time Bidding & Auction Flow
Impression opportunities, bid requests, auction logic, bid responses and winning impressions.
04
DSPs, SSPs & Buying Models
Platform categories, open auction, private marketplace, preferred deals and programmatic guaranteed.
05
Audience Targeting & Data
Contextual targeting, first-party data, segments, geography, consent and privacy considerations.
06
Formats, Creatives & Inventory
Display, video, native, audio, connected TV and creative specifications.
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Campaign Setup & Budgeting
Objectives, campaign structure, budget pacing, CPM, bidding approaches and KPIs.
08
AI Tools & Workflow Assistance
Use AI for research, brief generation, creative variations, spreadsheet assistance and report summaries—with human review.
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Measurement & Attribution
Impressions, reach, frequency, CTR, conversions, attribution limitations and reporting basics.
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Brand Safety, Fraud & Verification
Invalid traffic, viewability, suitability, verification partners and quality controls.
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Optimisation & Troubleshooting
Creative testing, audience refinement, bid adjustments, pacing checks and delivery diagnostics.
12
Practical Media Plan & Final Project
Build a sample plan with objective, audience, channel mix, budget assumptions, KPIs and a reporting mock-up.
Campaign workflow
From Brief to Performance Insights
See how the key steps connect in a programmatic campaign.
PHASE 01
Strategy
Define objective, audience, market, budget and success metrics.
PHASE 02
Setup
Choose buying method, inventory, creative, targeting and tracking.
PHASE 03
Optimise
Monitor delivery, bid strategy, budget pacing and audience performance.
PHASE 04
Report
Evaluate results, explain limitations and recommend next steps.
FAQs
Programmatic Advertising Questions
What is programmatic advertising?
Programmatic advertising uses software and automated processes to buy and sell digital ad inventory. Depending on the setup, it can use auctions, audience signals, bidding rules and campaign controls.
What is the difference between a DSP and an SSP?
A demand-side platform helps advertisers buy inventory. A supply-side platform helps publishers make inventory available to buyers. Ad exchanges can facilitate transactions between demand and supply.
How can AI help with programmatic campaigns?
AI tools can assist with research, creative brainstorming, data summaries and workflow tasks. Platform bidding and optimisation systems may also use automation. Campaign decisions still need human review and measurement.
Will I get access to every platform during training?
Platform access depends on account eligibility, vendor terms, budget and market availability. Training can use demonstrations, sample workflows and practice plans where live access is not available.
Does learning programmatic advertising guarantee campaign results?
No. Outcomes depend on the audience, inventory, creative, budget, objectives, competition, measurement and many other factors. The course focuses on understanding and evaluating the process.
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