{"id":15479,"date":"2019-07-25T18:55:57","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T16:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/?p=15479"},"modified":"2024-07-22T19:27:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T17:27:14","slug":"yieldfest-poland-powered-by-yieldbird-takeaways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/yieldfest-poland-powered-by-yieldbird-takeaways\/","title":{"rendered":"YieldFest Poland Powered by Yieldbird: Takeaways from the Digital Publishers&#8217; Meetup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">By next year, it is forecast that digital advertisements <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" style=\"color: crimson;\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsnewinpublishing.com\/2019\/06\/internet-ads-growing-5x-faster-than-traditional-to-exceed-50-of-global-media-spend-by-2020-warc-report\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>will exceed 50%<\/strong><\/a> of global media spend. The development of programmatic advertising is in its prime. The industry is gaining structure rapidly; already established with strong foundations. To nurture the valuable networking opportunities available to digital publishers (with an emphasis on the CEE sector), we identified the need for a professional human-to-human network. Shortly after this realization, YieldFest was born.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Programmatic advertising is one of the most dynamically developing branches of digital advertising. But there are changes on the horizon. These are related to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" style=\"color: crimson;\" href=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/first-price-auctions\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>transition of Google AdManager to the first price auction<\/strong><\/a> model. This raises questions in the minds of the publishers: How do we further optimize the open market? Should we rely on our own in-house knowledge? Perhaps it would be wiser to subcontract the monetization to a third-party? And in regards to Google tools, how will <strong style=\"color: crimson;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/direct-sales\/\">programmatic buying<\/a><\/strong> strategies change when the second price auction turns into oblivion?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">To discuss how the programmatic ecosystem will look like in the near future, we have invited 40 experts from the Polish programmatic scene; representatives of major media groups as well as individual publishers. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"15667\" data-link=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/yieldfest\/yieldfest-7\/\" class=\"wp-image-15667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-7-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"15668\" data-link=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/yieldfest\/yieldfest-11\/\" class=\"wp-image-15668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-11-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Adjust your optimization through internal audits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/0150-Yieldfest-01-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15480 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/0150-Yieldfest-01-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/0150-Yieldfest-01-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/0150-Yieldfest-01-150x94.png 150w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/0150-Yieldfest-01-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Every digital publisher, business owner, and entrepreneur wants to see their business grow in the shape of a hockey stick. But without continuous product development and refinement of one\u2019s organizational practices, it is not a realistic expectation. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A regular internal audit of inventory should be placed on par with preparations for systemic changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Questions worth asking:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-text-color has-normal-font-size has-very-dark-gray-color wp-block-list\"><li>Do we have any optimization priorities set? Is the team aware of which metrics are the most important KPIs for us?<\/li><li>Do we take the opportunity to increase the traffic from regions, devices or browsers that provide more diverse forms of monetization?<\/li><li>Do <strong style=\"color: crimson;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/best-practices-in-ad-structure-design\/\">we plan and run grid tests<\/a><\/strong> in advance? Excluding or changing the position of less-efficient ad units, implementing infinite scroll scripts, using fluid (sticky) ad units or refreshing the slots are just a few examples.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"15669\" data-link=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/yieldfest\/yieldfest-12\/\" class=\"wp-image-15669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-12-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-12-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"15670\" data-link=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/yieldfest\/yieldfest-13\/\" class=\"wp-image-15670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-13-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-13-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"15671\" data-link=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/yieldfest\/yieldfest-17\/\" class=\"wp-image-15671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-17-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/yieldfest-17-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Look at your inventory through the eyes of an advertiser<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/0150-Yieldfest-02-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15481 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/0150-Yieldfest-02-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/0150-Yieldfest-02-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/0150-Yieldfest-02-150x94.png 150w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/0150-Yieldfest-02-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\n\nEnsuring the inventory is attractive to advertisers is a method to nullify any detriments caused by Admanager\u2019s changes.\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-text-color has-normal-font-size has-very-dark-gray-color wp-block-list\"><li>A publisher\u2019s ideal sales strategy considers both the needs and possibilities of programmatic advertising, as well as direct campaigns,&nbsp;<\/li><li>Whenever possible, it&#8217;s worth using the most flexible private auctions. High-view deals (ensuring high viewability above 70%, as well as a high CTR ratio) are a must nowadays in a publisher\u2019s portfolio,&nbsp;<\/li><li>A fact that is often overlooked is the value of close cooperation with the buyer. Providing quick support when negotiating a deal increases the chance of a long-term partnership.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- Begin Mailchimp Signup Form -->\n<link href=\"\/\/cdn-images.mailchimp.com\/embedcode\/horizontal-slim-10_7.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;}\n\t\/* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.\n\t   We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. *\/\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"mc_embed_signup\">\n<form action=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.us7.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=0a65a0626fcc516279eb5d544&amp;id=53c5dbaf01\" method=\"post\" id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" name=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" class=\"validate\" target=\"_blank\" novalidate=\"\">\n    <div id=\"mc_embed_signup_scroll\">\n\t<label for=\"mce-EMAIL\">Would you like to get the latest AdTech &amp; Digital Marketing news &amp; insights delivered right to your inbox every Friday? Subscribe to The Yieldbird Digest!<\/label>\n\t<input type=\"email\" value=\"\" name=\"EMAIL\" class=\"email\" id=\"mce-EMAIL\" placeholder=\"email address\" required=\"\">\n    <!-- real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups-->\n    <div style=\"position: absolute; left: -5000px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"b_0a65a0626fcc516279eb5d544_53c5dbaf01\" tabindex=\"-1\" value=\"\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"clear\"><input type=\"submit\" value=\"Subscribe\" name=\"subscribe\" id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe\" class=\"button\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n\n<!--End mc_embed_signup-->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><br><strong>Keep your ears open, you never know what you might learn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/0150-Yieldfest3a-03-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15483 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/0150-Yieldfest3a-03-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/0150-Yieldfest3a-03-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/0150-Yieldfest3a-03-150x94.png 150w, https:\/\/yieldbird.com\/research-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/0150-Yieldfest3a-03-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">One of the main conclusions by the discussion panel was the need for diversified knowledge. Many digital projects are a one-man show. Even major household names use programmatic advertising with only one or two industry experts on-board.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, support from external partners can be treated not only in a technical way but also as a source of market experience and knowledge. Even though the issue of data transparency is of frequent doubt; with a reliable and certified partner, it\u2019s worth pursuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Last but not least we would like to say many thanks to our guests. Special kudos go to our panelists: Joanna Balowska (Wyborcza), Krzysztof Lechowicz (Polska Press Grupa), Kamil Mo\u0144ko (Domodi), and to Micha\u0142 D\u0105browski (Google). <br><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By next year, it is forecast that digital advertisements will exceed 50% of global media spend. The development of programmatic advertising is in its prime. The industry is gaining structure rapidly; already established with strong foundations. 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