{"id":10774,"date":"2023-01-30T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-29T18:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/?p=10774"},"modified":"2025-07-16T17:19:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T11:49:23","slug":"what-is-programmatic-direct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-programmatic-direct\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Programmatic Direct: All You Need to Know","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fffaee\">Improve your advertising strategy and maximize your ad spend with our comprehensive guide on <strong>programmatic direct<\/strong>. Learn about the key features, the difference between open and private auctions, preferred deals, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The advertising industry is complex. There are already a few known methods to sell and purchase ad space (inventory). One of them is programmatic direct. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/programmatic-buying\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">programmatic buying<\/a> process involves multiple units such as ad exchanges, ad networks, supply-side platforms, and demand-side platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These units work together to provide a seamless experience for publishers and advertisers in managing their inventory. One of the key methods for publishers to handle their inventory is programmatic direct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As programmatic ads are increasingly becoming popular, one of the best ways to go about it can be programmatic direct. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/martech.org\/what-you-need-to-know-about-programmatic-advertising\/\">according to MarTech<\/a>, by 2026, we can expect 86% of overall digital advertising revenue to come from programmatic ads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given this trend, it is important to take note of the specific sub-category of programmatic advertising &#8211; programmatic direct, which is becoming increasingly adopted by advertisers and publishers alike<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-programmatic-direct\/#What_is_Programmatic_Direct\" >What is Programmatic Direct?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-programmatic-direct\/#How_Programmatic_Direct_Works\" >How Programmatic Direct Works?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-programmatic-direct\/#Difference_Between_Programmatic_Direct_Programmatic_Deals\" >Difference Between Programmatic Direct &amp; Programmatic Deals?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-programmatic-direct\/#Types_of_Programmatic_Direct_Advertising\" >Types of Programmatic Direct Advertising<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-programmatic-direct\/#Private_Auctions\" >Private Auctions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-programmatic-direct\/#Preferred_Deals\" >Preferred Deals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-programmatic-direct\/#Guaranteed_Deals\" >Guaranteed Deals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-programmatic-direct\/#Pros_Cons_of_Programmatic_Direct\" >Pros &amp; Cons of Programmatic Direct<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-programmatic-direct\/#Pros_of_Programmatic_Direct\" >Pros of Programmatic Direct<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-programmatic-direct\/#Cons_of_Programmatic_Direct\" >Cons of Programmatic Direct<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-programmatic-direct\/#How_To_Get_Started_With_Programmatic_Direct\" >How To Get Started With Programmatic Direct?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-programmatic-direct\/#Key_Points\" >Key Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-programmatic-direct\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_%E2%80%93_Programmatic_Direct\" >Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; Programmatic Direct<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Programmatic_Direct\"><\/span>What is Programmatic Direct?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Programmatic Direct is a direct deal between seller and buyer, eliminating the need for ad exchange parties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, an advertiser gets an invite from the publisher directly to purchase his inventory at a negotiated price for a fixed time interval. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Programmatic direct enables advertisers to get guaranteed ad impressions by displaying ads on the publisher\u2019s premium web pages (home page or landing page). Both parties sit together to agree on a fixed CPM and close the deal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For publishers, it\u2019s a great opportunity to sell their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/remnant-inventory-tips-to-efficiently-manage-unsold-ad-space\/\" target=\"_blank\">premium inventory<\/a> to only interested buyers. And for advertisers, their ads can reach a specific audience by purchasing inventories offering guaranteed impressions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Programmatic_Direct_Works\"><\/span>How Programmatic Direct Works?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since programmatic direct allows advertisers to buy ad inventory directly from a publisher, the process is very straightforward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.businessofapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/programmatic-direct.jpg\" alt=\"Programmatic direct\" width=\"637\" height=\"236\"\/><figcaption>Image Source &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessofapps.com%2Fads%2Fprogrammatic%2F&amp;psig=AOvVaw2q1Q-MkThPmCfDIZMWGLee&amp;ust=1674839144637000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;ved=0CAMQjB1qFwoTCIjK9Zrc5fwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAg\">Business of Apps<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/betterproposals.io\/blog\/7-tips-on-how-to-create-a-winning-proposal-outline-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proposal<\/a><\/strong>: The publisher or advertiser contacts the other party through a Demand Side Platform (DSP) to propose an ad inventory package at a fixed cost per thousand impressions (CPM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Negotiation<\/strong>: After that, both parties negotiate until a mutually beneficial deal is reached, which is mainly about deciding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/cpc-vs-cpm\/\">CPM<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Campaign Execution:<\/strong> Once the deal is made, the advertiser then runs their campaign using programmatic technology, reaching the right audience at the right time through the publisher&#8217;s digital property<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, programmatic direct is a subset of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/programmatic-advertising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">programmatic advertising<\/a> which is accompanied by two other types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a brief on each:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>1. <strong>Real-Time Bidding (RTB)<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-real-time-bidding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Real-time bidding<\/a> is a completely automated process where publishers submit their ad space for sale and advertisers place their bid in real-time. The highest bidder gets the inventory to display ads. And this entire process takes less than a fraction of a second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>2.<strong> Private Marketplace (PMP)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-rise-of-private-marketplaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMP<\/a> is more like an invitation-based RTB. here, publishers invite specific buyers to bid on their inventory. And exactly like RTB, the ad space is purchased and ads are displayed in real-time. PMP is more private and secure than RTB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now since you\u2019re here to know more about what is programmatic direct, let\u2019s dive deep into it and understand how it differs from programmatic deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff1f5\"><strong>Also Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/real-time-bidding-vs-programmaticdirect\/\">Real-Time Bidding vs Programmatic Direct &#8211; AdPushup<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-difference-between-programmatic-direct-programmatic-deals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_Programmatic_Direct_Programmatic_Deals\"><\/span>Difference Between Programmatic Direct &amp; Programmatic Deals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Programmatic direct model may sound similar to the private marketplace (PMP) but they have multiple differences. In the case of programmatic direct, the advertiser and publisher agree on a fixed CPM rather than multiple advertisers bidding for the inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other programmatic deals, direct deals offer guaranteed agreements. Moreover, the advertiser gets a fixed number of impressions at a fixed price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most importantly, publishers know to whom (advertisers) they are selling their ad spaces and advertisers know where their ads are being displayed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A programmatic direct deal requires more human involvement than any other programmatic deal. In the case of real-time bidding, the publishers put up their inventory for all buyers and the one with the highest bid gets to display the ad. Whereas, programmatic direct deals are cozier and include negotiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff1f5\"><strong>Also Read &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/The Four Types of Programmatic Deals (2023 Update)\">The Four Types of Programmatic Deals (2023 Update)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Programmatic_Direct_Advertising\"><\/span>Types of Programmatic Direct Advertising<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what is programmatic direct, let\u2019s understand its three main types.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/delvify.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-2-9-5-3-1-8-1.png\" alt=\"programmatic direct\" width=\"678\" height=\"379\"\/><figcaption>Image Source &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdelvify.media%2Ftypes-of-programmatic-deals-a-guide%2F&amp;psig=AOvVaw0_xvNrU8mVkOpsitnDTPLu&amp;ust=1674844998572000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;ved=0CAMQjB1qFwoTCPiZ8__x5fwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAr\">Delvify<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_Auctions\"><\/span>Private Auctions&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/how-does-open-bidding-work-in-google-ad-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">open-auctions<\/a>, where any buyer can enter and bid for the ad space, private auctions are conducted for exclusive buyers. Only advertisers who are invited will be eligible to be a part of the private auction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, in private auctions, publishers may set a minimum price rule for their ad inventory.&nbsp; This type of auction is usually set forth to ensure ad relevancy and to provide preferential treatment to certain advertisers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preferred_Deals\"><\/span>Preferred Deals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another type of programmatic direct advertising is preferred deals, wherein one-on-one negotiation takes place between publisher and advertiser. The agenda of these negotiations is deciding on a certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/cpc-vs-cpm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPM <\/a>for an appropriate programmatic placement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preferred deals can be beneficial for both the publisher and the advertiser, as it ensures that the advertiser will have access to the inventory they need, while the publisher can guarantee a certain level of revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the advertiser is not bound to purchase the inventory. They are just given the opportunity to purchase first and that too in a direct manner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guaranteed_Deals\"><\/span>Guaranteed Deals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guaranteed deals are a lot like preferred deals. But, in this type of programmatic direct type, the advertiser is required to buy the ad space. They can\u2019t step away. Advertisers need to buy the ad space at a fixed CPM.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guaranteed deals can be a great option for both parties. It&#8217;s because advertisers get to buy the premium ad inventory at a mutually decided price and volume. On the other hand, publishers receive a guaranteed revenue stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff1f5\"><strong>Also Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/programmatic-vs-direct-deal\/\">Programmatic Deals vs. Direct Deals | Adpushup<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-pros-cons-of-programmatic-direct\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_Cons_of_Programmatic_Direct\"><\/span>Pros &amp; Cons of Programmatic Direct<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Programmatic direct is a good idea for you (publisher) if you want the control in your hand. Especially on the landing page and homepage of the site where a publisher wants complete authority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_of_Programmatic_Direct\"><\/span>Pros of Programmatic Direct<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4>1. <strong>Quality<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>All an advertiser wants is quality impressions on his ads. And programmatic <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/direct-ad-sales-how-and-why-to-sell-your-ad-inventory-directly\/\" target=\"_blank\">direct ad<\/a> provides a quality impression where the audience can be targeted based on demographics (location, age, gender, preferences, education, and more). In return for such inventory, advertisers pay a good price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>2. <strong>Control<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, the publisher gets complete command over the ads that are being displayed. Not just the type of ad but also the physical distribution on the webpage. And for advertisers, it becomes easy to plan campaigns when they are getting sure-shot impressions for a fixed time period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>3. Security<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By offering their inventory to specific buyers, there is almost no chance of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malvertising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">malvertisement<\/a>. As the entire process occurs in a single system, programmatic direct simplifies sales and reduces the scope for human error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>4. Better Returns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another pro of programmatic direct advertising is that it ensures publishers\u2019 premium ad spaces are getting covered by advertisers with the best possible rates. In comparison with the free market, it can be a much better option for the parties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>5. Accountability&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the digital advertising industry, one of the major concerns for many people has been counterfeit traffic. Counterfeit traffic refers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/prevent-invalid-traffic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fake traffic<\/a>. A publisher may do this with the intent to make his audience greater than what it actually is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-cons-of-programmatic-direct\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_Programmatic_Direct\"><\/span>Cons of Programmatic Direct<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, nothing is perfect. Even the fastest-growing and buzz-causing programmatic direct has some drawbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>1. <strong>Can\u2019t Sell All Inventory<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Surely, programmatic direct sounds like a great option to maximize yield from digital inventory while maintaining security. However, a publisher cannot sell all the ad spaces using this method. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply, because advertisers are not going to purchase them. Programmatic direct is an ideal method to sell only the exclusive and high-yielding inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>2. <strong>Not Flexible<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A publisher and an advertiser have to agree on a fixed price for a fixed time interval. Once the deal is done, neither can make changes even if the ads are not getting as many impressions as they were supposed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>3<\/strong>. <strong>High Threshold<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For small advertisers, it can be hard to get hold of such exclusive inventory because a.) they won\u2019t be invited by the publisher, and b.) even if they are invited, they might not be able to pay high prices set by the publisher. Hence, they choose easier methods like RTB over the private auction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Thankfully, with the help of targeted deals, the risk is mitigated as the process is more specific and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/types-of-ad-targeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ad targeting<\/a> is very precise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>4. No Guarantee of the entire ad space filling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Though it\u2019s true that programmatic direct advertising comes with plenty of benefits, it doesn\u2019t ensure that the whole of the publisher\u2019s ad space will be filled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most high-end publishers may have enough interest from many advertisers to sell their entire inventory, there are always exceptions to the rule. In cases where a publisher is unable to sell all of their inventory, they may opt to sell the remaining stock on ad exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>5. Ad Server Access to Buyers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another con of buying programmatic advertising direct is, publishers will need to provide buyers with direct access. Publishers will be required to allow access of their ad server via API.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that, part of buying programmatic advertising direct also includes additional communication and collaboration between both parties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-get-started-with-programmatic-direct\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_Started_With_Programmatic_Direct\"><\/span>How To Get Started With Programmatic Direct?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/google-ad-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\">Google Ad Manager<\/a>, a programmatic direct deal can be carried out with a few clicks. In a simple way, the publisher starts a programmatic direct deal and the buyer can accept the terms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both parties should agree to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/admanager\/answer\/9059370?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Google Ad Manager Policy<\/a> to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s is how a publisher can set up programmatic direct:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-background\" id=\"h-step-1-enable-and-configure-programmatic-direct\" style=\"background-color:#fbe2e8;font-size:20px\">Step 1: Enable And Configure Programmatic Direct<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you get started, make sure you have an <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/admanager\/answer\/6321605\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Ad Exchange Account<\/a> with Google Ad Manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>In Ad Manager, go to <strong>Admin &gt; Global settings &gt; Features<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Toggle the <strong>Programmatic Direct<\/strong> button to turn it <strong>on<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Save <\/strong>the settings.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve enabled programmatic direct, it\u2019s time to configure it. <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/admanager\/answer\/7278563\" target=\"_blank\">Configuring the deal<\/a> will give you a name in the marketplace. 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