DMEXCO 2022 x DecenterAds: recap

A return to offline after two years of distancing just had to be epic. And so it was! DecenterAds team was thrilled to be a part of this major event, finally seeing people face to face and having the opportunity to dive right into networking and all the exciting insights the industry has produced.

 

North entrance, DMEXCO
Photo by dmexco.com: North entrance, DMEXCO

 

Photo by dmexco.com: North entrance, DMEXCO
Photo by dmexco.com: North entrance, DMEXCO

 

Having come back home and analyzed all insights, we are ready to bring you the best of the best from DMEXCO 2022. 

 

Precise targeting is a must

Why are consumers more critical of online advertising? Because you are reached where you do not necessarily want to be reached. It is joining the conversation at the wrong time. And that’s a disruptive factor,” said Shanine Chaudhry from Kantar.

Uwe Storch (We Are Era), Olaf Peters-Kim (Welect GmbH), Shanine Chaudhry (Kantar) Moderation: Catrin Bialek (Horizont), MEDIA STAGE
Photo by dmexco.com: Uwe Storch (We Are Era), Olaf Peters-Kim (Welect GmbH), Shanine Chaudhry (Kantar) Moderation: Catrin Bialek (Horizont), MEDIA STAGE.

The digital TV industry presents new opportunities

I think it’s also a lot about simplicity,” said Carol Starr from Pluto TV on the latest trends and developments in the digital TV industry.

Vincent Flood (VideoWeek), Constanze Gilles (Zattoo Deutschland GmbH), Gregor Fellner (Rakuten Advertising), Carol Starr (Pluto TV), Malte Hildebrandt (Screenforce)
Photo by dmexco.com: Vincent Flood (VideoWeek), Constanze Gilles (Zattoo Deutschland GmbH), Gregor Fellner (Rakuten Advertising), Carol Starr (Pluto TV), Malte Hildebrandt (Screenforce)

 

After getting the Integral Ad Science Yannis Dosios and Samsung Ads Christian Russ’ insights on CTV in Europe, we cannot agree more.

Nick Welch ( Integral Ad Science), Lindsay Wiles (YAHOO!), Timo Schulte (PubMatic) James Collins (Rakuten Advertising), Masterclass
Photo by dmexco.com: Nick Welch ( Integral Ad Science), Lindsay Wiles (YAHOO!), Timo Schulte (PubMatic) James Collins (Rakuten Advertising), Masterclass

 

The new era of cookies continues to stir up the talk

The change in cookies is a big challenge. We want to test and learn while the cookie is still out there. You don‘t want to learn while you‘re steering off the cliff,” said Simon Halstead, Yahoo

The most important thing in the future without third-party cookies is first-party data,” stressed Rasmus Giese, United Internet Media GmbH.

Simon Halstead (Yahoo), Blue Stage
Photo by dmexco.com: Simon Halstead (Yahoo), Blue Stage
Katrin Lorenz (United Internet Media), MASTERCLASSES
Photo by dmexco.com: Katrin Lorenz (United Internet Media), MASTERCLASSES
Dr. Wenzel Drechsler (United Internet Media GmbH), MASTERCLASSES
Photo by dmexco.com: Dr. Wenzel Drechsler (United Internet Media GmbH), MASTERCLASSES

 

Fraud reduction is progressing

Fraud breaks the game for both publishers and advertisers, but fraud prevention and elimination methods are on the rise. “There is a veritable goldmine of opportunity in fraud reduction. You are not powerless against this stuff!” – reassured Grant Simmons from Kochava.

Grant Simmons (VP, Foundry, KOCHAVA), John Bovich (Partner, Reed Smith, LLP)
Photo by dmexco.com: Grant Simmons (VP, Foundry, KOCHAVA), John Bovich (Partner, Reed Smith, LLP)

 

A moment to catch a breath 

VideoWeek x DMEXCO networking dinner provided an excellent opportunity to unwind between the first and second days of the conference. Having supported the special event, we enjoyed the night along with our partners and friends from the industry. 

Photo by videoweek.com
Photo by videoweek.com

Now that we are back home, we are already converting all the networking and learnings from DMEXCO 2022 into improving the DesenterAds platform. Stay tuned for more insights and data from us!

 

 

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The power of programmatic

Budget allocation in a demand-side platform refers to how an advertiser’s budget is distributed throughout the duration of a campaign. Instead of spending too quickly at the start or leaving unused funds at the end, DSPs pace spending to maintain balance over time. This process involves setting daily or hourly limits and continuously adjusting them based on campaign performance and available opportunities.

Signal loss is the gradual reduction of user data that advertising systems rely on. This includes cookies, device identifiers, and other tracking signals used in real-time bidding to understand who the user is and how valuable an impression might be.

AI-powered brain analyzing bid floor prices and auction data in programmatic advertising, illustrating DSP performance optimization.

Floor prices play a far greater role in programmatic performance than many advertisers assume. While brands often focus on audience targeting, frequency, and creative optimization, the minimum price set by the supply-side platform quietly shapes the entire auction environment. A higher or poorly calibrated floor can restrict bid participation, suppress win rates, and limit access to valuable impressions. Conversely, a well-aligned floor price can stimulate competiti