Auction Dynamics

How do buyers and sellers determine auction clearing prices, and what techniques do they use to optimize pricing?

In this session, you’ll learn about:

  • DSP bid price optimization for goal-based bidding

  • The role of bid shading and floor prices in first price auctions

  • Ways publishers manage prioritized PMPs for preferred buyers

  • Take rate discounts that exchanges apply to preferred buyers


Additional Resources

Want to go deeper? These resources will help you take your learning to the next level.

Floor Prices

In our February 2024 report, we provide a detailed analysis of the way floor prices are declared to DSP buyers and assess the benefits and risks of dynamic flooring.

CTV Auction Packages

Our June 2024 report provides guidance on best practices for curating CTV auction packages with the goal of helping media buyers avoid the costs of resold inventory.