Programmatic ad buying is the automated process of buying and selling digital ad space in real time using software and algorithms. Unlike traditional methods that require manual negotiations and "requests for proposals," programmatic systems use AI to match advertisers with their ideal audience across the web instantly. How the Ecosystem Works
The process involves three main technical components that communicate in milliseconds: programmatic ad buying
: The tool used by advertisers to set budget, target audiences, and bid for ad space. Examples include StackAdapt , AdRoll , and Amazon DSP . Programmatic ad buying is the automated process of