Ad Tech Fundamentals for New Product Managers at Online Publishers

Unlock the complexities of the ad tech ecosystem, master programmatic strategies, and navigate the evolving landscape of digital advertising to drive publisher revenue.

Foundations of Online Advertising for Publishers

Unit 1: The Publisher's World

Unit 2: Ad Sales Models

The Core Ad Tech Ecosystem Explained

Unit 1: Laying the Groundwork

Unit 2: Core Ad Tech Components

Unit 3: Connecting the Dots

Publisher Ad Servers in Detail

Unit 1: Ad Server Fundamentals

Unit 2: Core Ad Server Functions

Unit 3: Ad Server Logic & Prioritization

Unit 4: Ad Server Reporting & Optimization

Introduction to Programmatic Advertising

Unit 1: Understanding Programmatic

Unit 2: Publisher Benefits of Programmatic

Real-Time Bidding (RTB) Mechanics

Unit 1: RTB Fundamentals

Unit 2: The RTB Auction Process

Unit 3: Key RTB Concepts

Advanced Programmatic Strategies: Header Bidding

Unit 1: Understanding Header Bidding Fundamentals

Unit 2: Header Bidding Implementations

Unit 3: Managing Header Bidding

Ad Formats and User Experience

Unit 1: Understanding Digital Ad Formats

Unit 2: Ad Performance and User Experience

Data Management for Publishers (DMPs & CDPs)

Unit 1: Understanding Data in Ad Tech

Unit 2: Data Management Platforms (DMPs)

Unit 3: Customer Data Platforms (CDPs)

Unit 4: Data Strategy and Future

Key Ad Tech Metrics and Performance Analysis

Unit 1: Understanding Core Ad Performance Metrics

Unit 2: Revenue and Inventory Metrics

Unit 3: Optimizing Performance with Metrics

Unit 4: Strategic Application of Metrics

Data Privacy Regulations and Publisher Impact

Unit 1: Understanding the Privacy Landscape

Unit 2: Major Global Privacy Regulations

Unit 3: Publisher Responsibilities and Compliance

Unit 4: Impact on Ad Monetization

The Cookieless Future and Identity Solutions

Unit 1: Understanding the Cookie Challenge

Unit 2: Exploring Cookieless Solutions

Emerging Trends and Future of Publisher Monetization

Unit 1: New Frontiers in Ad Delivery

Unit 2: Technology Driving Ad Tech Evolution

Unit 3: Strategic Shifts and Future Outlook