Feature Guide: DSP CTV

Raw Video File (MP4)

• 720p Resolution 1280x720

• 1080p Resolution 1920x1080

• 30 FPS

• Video Duration: 15-30 Seconds

Longer durations are subject to approval.

• Aspect Ratio: 16:9

• Minimum Bid Rate: 3500 kbps

• Minimum Bid Rate (Audio): 180 kbps

VAST 2.0

• Only the following Media File types within the VAST XML are accepted: MOV, MP4, FLV.

• VAST tags must include media files within their immediate XML before they can start bidding. If the media files do not appear in the immediate XML and only appear in the nested VAST's XML, this will cause our system to not pick up the media files.

• Acceptable assets could include a Raw Video File and a Vast URL will be created. However, the exported tag cannot be wrapped in Brand Safety and a Viewability goal cannot be applied.

• No VPAID as Viewability is not supported for CTV inventory.

dCPM Pricing Type

• If using PMP Deals - Set the min CPM above the floor price of the cheapest deal; and set the max CPM above the floor price of the most expensive deal.

Average market-clearing prices are between $15-20 CPM. We recommend users set a dCPM range between $12-25.

Campaign Objectives, Goals, and Constraints

• Video Completion is only valid Objective for CTV campaigns or line items.

• Video Completion is only valid Goal for CTV campaigns or line items.

Frequency Caps

• It is recommended to apply frequency caps for CTV at the device level as opposed to the household level.

Brand Safety

Do not apply any of the following to CTV campaigns or line items:

• Zeta does not support Brand Safety restrictions on CTV inventory.

• Viewability measurement and optimization is not supported on CTV inventory.

• Non-applicable targeting such as site targeting, above-the-fold, etc. is not supported on CTV inventory.

Recommended Tactic Set-up

• If delivery by tactic is desired, it is best practice to break out the Deal ID’s by tactic.

Daily Budget and Pacing

• Optimized pacing should be enabled for CTV line items unless you need to control delivery by tactic.

Retargeting

• Retargeting CTV users on Desktop can be executed by a third-party data-onboarder syndicating the segment via cookie IDs or mobile device identifiers.

Audience Targeting

Audience Size Recommendations:

• Select DSP Household to enable audience targeting capabilities for your campaign via Audience Targeting.

1. Campaign Details

After opening the Campaign Builder, provide the following:

• Campaign Name

• Currency Type

• Time Zone

• Flight Dates and Total Budget

2. Line Items & Tactics

Ensure CTV line item pricing is set to dCPM; adhering to the recommended range suggested in Best Practices above.

3. Flights & Budgets

Allocate budget toward the CTV line item.

4. Daily Budgets

Ensure line item pacing is set to Optimized.

5. Goals & Tracking

It is best practice to set the Client and Campaign Objectives to 90% Video Completion Rate using the Highest Priority.

6. Targeting

Select CTV as the Delivery Channel or you can target with CTV Deals which is explained in Step 7.

7. (OPTIONAL) Targeting by Deal IDs

Apply Targeting by clicking the + icon and select Inventory.

• Click on Private Exchanges.

• Reference the list of Deal IDs provided by Supply.

• Search Deal IDs on this screen and apply one Deal ID per tactic.

DO NOT auto target Evergreen Deals.

Location

Traffic Quality

IP List

Site

Inventory (Private Exchanges)

Fold

Video

Browser

Seller

URL Keyword

Devices

Netspeed

Delivery Channels (CTV)

Carrier

Day & Time

App 

Audience

Exchange Categories

Content Categories

ISP

Brand Safety

Weather

Ads.txt

OS & OS Version

Organizations