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Dynamic ad insertion (DAI)

Connected TV

Campaign optimisation technology that allows advertisers to dynamically change ads within VOD content, i.e. swap the ad creative shown, making it possible to target specific viewers rather than serving the same ad to each viewer. Can sometimes be referred to as SSAI, or server-side ad insertion.

 

Dynamic content

DOOH

The process of building responsive creative to deliver contextually-relevant messages driven by the smart use of data across DOOH.

Dynamic creative optimisation

Dynamic creative optimisation is a type of automated creative generation where the elements that make up a creative such as the fonts, colours, photographic elements and messaging can be changed within the frame of the creative through constant A/B testing to determine what the optimal combination is.

EASA (European Advertising Standards Alliance)

The European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA) is the European body for national self-regulatory organisations (such as the ASA) and industry associations. It promotes responsible advertising in commercial communications by means of effective self-regulation.

 

Embedded format

Advertising units that are displayed in set spaces on a publisher’s page. See also banners, skyscrapers, button.

Environment

Environment describes the format of the content that the ad is appearing against, e.g. video, text, podcast, in-app.

 

Environment

DOOH

Shorthand for the specific type of location where advertising frames are placed. For example, RAIL indicates displays in rail stations and on trains, and RETAIL includes frames inside retail centres and pedestrian areas, among others.

European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)

The EDAA administers the EU self-regulatory programme aimed at providing internet users with greater transparency and control over behaviourally targeted advertising. The EDAA Board is made up of advertising trade bodies, including the IAB. The IAB currently chairs the EDAA Board.

 

Expandable ads

Online advertising formats that appear on users' screens on top of web content (and sometimes before a web page appears) and frustrate the user experience. It is recommended that expansion be user initiated and have clearly marked close buttons and controls.

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