From Vendor to Ally: A Practical Framework for Choosing the Right Programmatic Partner

The programmatic ecosystem continues to evolve; development in technology means that auctions take place even faster with increasingly sophisticated tools and platforms. However, despite the progress, there is a recurring problem that continues to creep up: too many publishers and ad networks are working with platforms that may not necessarily have their best, long-term interests at heart.   


Many companies look at choosing a programmatic partner as simply a technology decision. In reality, this is a crucial business decision - one that can either amplify the company’s success or slowly erode their margins, data advantage and control. Alignment with the partner that you choose, right from the beginning, is fundamental.


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