Overview
PMPs (Private Marketplaces) are direct inventory relationships and deals with premium publishers. They provide access to high-quality inventory at preferred pricing, often with exclusive access to premium placements and first-party audience data.Premium Inventory: PMPs typically offer higher-quality inventory with better viewability, brand safety, and performance compared to open marketplace inventory.
PMP Benefits
Quality Advantages
- Premium Inventory: Access to high-quality, brand-safe placements
- Better Performance: Higher viewability rates and engagement metrics
- Brand Safety: Enhanced content controls and publisher vetting
- Exclusive Access: Priority access to limited premium inventory
Commercial Benefits
- Preferred Pricing: Negotiated rates often below open market prices
- Volume Discounts: Better rates for committed spend levels
- Payment Terms: Extended payment terms and flexible arrangements
- Performance Guarantees: SLAs for delivery, viewability, and brand safety
Managing PMPs
Creating PMP Relationships
Listing Available PMPs
Updating PMP Terms
🎯 Natural Language PMP Optimization
Incremental optimization requests make it easy to adjust PMP parameters without recreating deal structures:- Inventory adjustments: “add more CTV inventory”, “focus on premium publishers”
- Quality standards: “improve viewability to 90%”, “stricter brand safety filtering”
- Budget changes: “increase spend by 30%”, “reduce floor prices by $2”
- Performance targets: “improve completion rates”, “target lower CPMs”
DSP Integration
DSP Seat Management
PMPs often require DSP seat IDs for proper integration:PMP Activation
PMP Types
Deal Categories
Preferred Deals- First look at inventory before open auction
- Fixed pricing at negotiated rates
- No guaranteed volume, but priority access
- Invitation-only auctions with selected buyers
- Competitive bidding among invited participants
- Higher quality than open market
- Fixed volume and pricing commitments
- Reserved inventory allocation
- Performance guarantees and SLAs
Inventory Types
Premium Video- High-viewability video placements
- Brand-safe content environments
- Connected TV and premium streaming inventory
- Above-the-fold display placements
- High-engagement publisher sites
- Mobile and desktop premium positions
- Premium podcast advertising inventory
- Music streaming platform placements
- High-attention audio environments
Performance Monitoring
Key PMP Metrics
- Delivery Rate: Actual spend vs. committed minimums
- CPM Performance: Actual CPM vs. floor pricing
- Viewability: Measured viewability vs. guaranteed thresholds
- Brand Safety: Content categorization and safety scores
- Audience Quality: Engagement and conversion metrics
PMP Optimization
Integration with Campaign Strategy
PMP in Campaign Planning
PMP vs Open Market Strategy
- Use PMPs for: Brand awareness, premium positioning, high-value audiences
- Use Open Market for: Scale, cost efficiency, broad reach campaigns
- Hybrid Approach: Combine PMPs for quality with open market for volume
Best Practices
Deal Negotiation
- Volume Commitments: Negotiate based on realistic spend forecasts
- Performance Guarantees: Include viewability and brand safety SLAs
- Flexible Terms: Build in adjustment mechanisms for performance issues
- Renewal Options: Secure favorable renewal terms for successful deals
Portfolio Management
- Diversify Publishers: Don’t over-rely on single publisher relationships
- Monitor Performance: Regular review of PMP vs. open market performance
- Budget Allocation: Balance PMP commitments with campaign flexibility
- Seasonal Planning: Account for seasonal inventory pricing and availability
Technical Integration
- DSP Setup: Ensure proper DSP seat configuration and deal activation
- Targeting Alignment: Match PMP capabilities with campaign targeting needs
- Creative Specs: Verify creative specifications match PMP requirements
- Measurement Integration: Connect PMP performance to overall campaign metrics
API Reference
Create PMP
Establish PMP DealCreate new private marketplace relationship with publisher terms and conditions.
List PMPs
View Active DealsList all PMP deals for a brand agent with status and performance metrics.
Update PMP
Modify Deal TermsUpdate PMP pricing, targeting, budget allocation, and performance requirements.
DSP Seats
DSP IntegrationManage DSP seat IDs and integration requirements for PMP activation.