Observed Signal · Jun 9, 2015 · Product Launch · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Adform launches Supply-Side Platform
Adform announces the launch of its own Supply Side Platform (SSP) to augment its Publisher Edge Suite and Private Marketplace. Built on the quality and control of Adform’s PMP, the SSP lets publishers monetize inventory across formats and devices and provides a global access point to potential buyers, increasing inventory value amid rising demand for ad space and data. The selling process is fully automated and supports open auctions, private auctions, and Fixed Programmatic Deals. The SSP is tightly integrated with Adform’s Data Management Platform (DMP), enabling publishers to segment and monetize their data, while advertisers gain easier access to the network of connected publishers. The release notes that the SSP covers standard Web and Mobile formats, with Rich Media and Video formats coming soon. The launch is described as a logical next step after the DSP within Adform’s ecosystem.
Launch of a publisher SSP expanding monetization capabilities within Adform ecosystem; major product release.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Adform unveiled its own Supply Side Platform (SSP) in 2015.
- SSP extends Adform's Publisher Edge Suite and Publisher PMP.
- Inventory can be sold via open auctions, private auctions, or Fixed Programmatic Deals with fully automated sales.
- SSP integrates with Adform's Data Management Platform (DMP) to segment and better monetize data.
- SSP will support standard Web and Mobile formats, with Rich Media and Video formats to follow; enables global access to buyers for publishers and advertisers.
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