IAB Netherlands - Deloitte Programmatic Advertising 2018 Report

IAB report on Programmatic Advertising
The Netherlands
October 2018

IAB report on Programmatic Advertising | The Netherlands 2018
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Participating companies
The following companies participated in the 2017-2018* programmatic study
Abovo Media
Addurance B.V.
Adfactor
AppNexus
De Persgroep NL
Funda
Improve Digital
Mannenmedia BV
Marktplaats
Massarius
Massarius
MobPro
NDC Mediagroep
NMPi
Omnicom Media Group
Perform Media
Sanoma
SDIM
Semilo
Smartclip Benelux
TMG
Traffic Builders
Traffic4u
Tweakers BV
Yoki Network B.V.
*All participants supplied programmatic data over 2017 and partially over 2018 (January - August)

Introduction
A large share of online advertising is sold via
programmatic exchanges in the Netherlands.
Due to the GDPR implementation in May 2018
and its projected impact on online advertising,
this edition of the study has been scheduled
and released later in the year.
Deloitte commissioned by IAB taskforce
Programmatic Trading, performed analysis
on the programmatic market based on input
directly from Publishers, Trading Desks, Ad
Networks, Advertising technology Platforms,
Data Providers and Agencies.
In this edition market analysis is based on data
supplied by 25 companies.
Sabrina Schmidt
IAB Netherlands | Chairman Taksforce
Programmatic
"2018 is the year of change and collaboration.
With GDPR, our industry was under pressure
and forced to collaborate. Programmatic growth
is slowing a bit down to an expected 11% for
2018. However, we increasingly see full funnel
and cross-media campaigns, branding KPI’s and
deeper personalization in the programmatic
marketplace. Additional media types such as
RichMedia, video, native and audio are being
progressively executed programmatically.
Media strategies are now adapted to the shift
of media consumption on mobile screens as
the programmatic mobile share is exceeding
the threshold of 50% for the first time in 2018.
The intensive dialogue about brand safety,
transparency, efficiency, data and GDPR led
to an improved collaboration between sellers,
buyers, brands and tech providers to move the
programmatic industry successfully forward in
2018 and beyond. "
Yvonne de Jager
IAB Netherlands | MD
“Normally you may have expected this
Programmatic Ad Spend report to be published
earlier in 2018. However, we made the choice to
publish later, to see if there would be a 'GDPR
eff ect'. It could be expected that advertisers
would withhold from spending after May 25th
of this year, since so much was unclear around
what was and was not allowed due to the GDPR
legislation.. Conclusion: it's very diffi cult to see
a direct eff ect. Although it can be said that
growth is a bit slower than to be expected. Still,
a growth of +11% is a very healthy increase
of the Programmatic market. Especially the
growth in in-app mobile (+32%) is impressive!
Time spend versus Ad spend fi nally seems to
become more balanced.”
Nathalie La Verge
Deloitte | Technology, Media & Telecom
"Over the last decade, we have seen the
programmatic landscape evolving from a new
trading mechanism that was an expression
of the new marketingtech reality into a solid
phenomenon within the advertising ecosystem.
Parallel to the transformation of “traditional”
medium types like Video, OOH and Radio into
digital, we see the next steps for these medium
types gaining a significant presence within the
programmatic market as well. So there are
still exciting times ahead for programmatic
advertising!"
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Collection
Deloitte collects data
covering the majority
of the market
Aggregation
Participants data is
processed based on
desk research and
expert opinions
Conversation
Initial findings are
verified with industry
experts and media
buyers
Validation
Findings are
cross-referenced
and validated with
selected respondents
Publication
Final findings are
presented to IAB
Netherlands
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Survey methodology
• Our current report is based on information supplied by 25 participating companies.
• Figures are adjusted for double counting, based on information provided by the survey
participants
• The figures are drawn up on the basis of company input and have not been verified by Deloitte
• Only aggregated results are published, individual company information is held in strict confidence
with Deloitte
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Methodology

Publication
Final findings
are presented
to IAB
Netherlands
and industry
participants
For the programmatic advertising market we have an
estimated growth of +11% until the end of 2018, totaling
292 m€ in ad spend. Performing slightly below previous
forecast of +15% growth.
Programmatic advertising 2018
+11%
Growth
Due to signiﬁcant growth of in-app, the mobile share
increases within the exchange, as a result more than half
of the revenues (52%) are expected to originate from
phone, tablet and in-app by 2018
Programmatic mobile 2018
52%
Share
Premium formats (including video, rich media, native and
the newly introduced programmatic audio) continue to
increase share within the exchange with an expected
revenue share of 47% in 2018 compared to 36% in 2017.
Programmatic premium formats 2018
47%
Share
The expected growth of header bidding in previous
report materialized. Respondents indicate that as of
H1 2018 9% of the revenue is being traded via header
bidding.
Header bidding H1 2018
9%
Share
Due to signiﬁcant growth in premium inventory and
prices of mobile / desktop converging, the prices in the
exchanges are expected to increase with +18% in 2018
compared to 2017.
Programmatic eCPM prices 2018
+18%
Growth
Over 2019 the expected growth of programmatic is
+8%, as the impact related to GDPR is expected to be
neutralized.
Programmatic advertising forecast over 2019
+8%
Growth
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Executive summary
Programmatic advertising in the Netherlands

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Programmatic Exchange

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Note: 2018 forecast figure is based on actuals of January – August 2018 and adding an estimate for September – December 2018
(based on extrapolation of monthly YoY growth per respondent); 2019 forecast figure is based on each respondent provided
financial forecast for 2019;
Source: Ad spend and programmatic survey respondents, Deloitte analysis
The year on year growth of revenues of advertising sold via programmatic exchanges has been
significantly impacted from a +22% growth realized during H1 2017 (compared to H1 2016), to a
+11% growth in H1 2018 (compared to H1 2017).
For 2019 the programmatic market is expected to further stabilize with a growth figure of +8%.
“Over the next years we are going to have to redefine what Programmatic is from
a market research perspective when looking at advertising spends and available
inventory. Right now, we are mainly looking at impressions that are bought and
sold via DSPs and SSPs, but we are not considering the spend via the automated
advertising platforms of Google and Facebook. Other media companies like Twitter,
Snapchat and LinkedIn are following suit and you could argue that there is not that
big of a difference in advertising between Programmatic and Automated. The same
will be the CASE with the introduction of data driven (Programmatic vs Addressable)
TV advertising. To us, the Taskforce, Programmatic is not a channel – but the way
we buy and sell media (across any screen, format and channel).“
Tim Geenen
IAB Taskforce Programmatic | Chairman
Programmatic traded advertising on exchanges 2012-2019
Programmatic traded display (incl. programmatic video and audio) advertising on exchanges
is expected to realize a revenue growth of +11% over 2018
Display advertising (incl. video and audio) through programmatic exchange (m€)
+37%
+29%
+43%
+43%
+19%
+20%
+13%
+11%
+33% +47% +19% +22% +11%
+39%
+30%
+20%
+17%
+11%
+8%
33 43
57
83
100
121
134
42
61
87
104
125
141
158
315
75
103
144
187
224
263
292
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018F 2019F
H1 ForecastH2

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Programmatic traded revenue per month
After May 2017 the growth of programmatic has flattened. No significant impact was noted by
respondents after GDPR implementation (May 2018).
Display advertising (incl. video and audio) through programmatic exchange (m€) / YoY growth (%)
Jan Feb Mrt Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mrt Apr May Jun Jul Aug
2017 2018
21
17
21
20
22
21 21
20
21
24
25
30
22
19
24
22
24 24
25
23
30%
15%
27%
32%
26%
11%
7%
17%
5%
21% 17%
14%
6%
7%
16%
6%
11%
11%
16% 15%

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(based on extrapolation of monthly YoY growth per respondent);
Over 2017 and 2018 the average eCPM of sold impressions on the exchange have increased
with +24% and +18% (expected) respectively. Main drivers behind this growth are a shift towards
premium inventory (e.g. by replacing banners to higher priced rich media formats) and relative
higher prices for mobile inventory (due to a converging price gap between desktop and mobile).
There is a hugh growth in CPM in 2018. On one hand due to the shift of spend
to rich media and video, but also due to the introduction of the first priced auction
since header bidding is adopted in the Dutch display market. Not all buyers have
adapted a bid strategy based on first priced auction causing them to unnecessarily
overpay for impressions. As not all bid algorithms cooperate with a first priced
auction yet, it’s advised to use separate bid strategies for 1st and 2nd priced
auctions.
Dennis Stoffels
Persgroep | Manager Yield Programmatic
“Header bidding does not automatically lead to higher prices. This depends on the
strategy of the advertiser. Header bidding does offer you the possibility to utilize
all our inventory programmatically. Enabling you to reach the right user at the
right time with the right message. Advertisers will no longer be constrained by
concessions to inventory availability or limitations of a specific partner. Advertisers
can switch from a spray gun to a sniper riffle getting much more bang for their
buck. Intelligent targeting has a higher price but increased relevance will lead to a
better ROI.”
Clemens Timmermans
Marktplaats | Head of Programmatic Advertising
Sold Impressions (billion) / YoY growth (%)
164
274
212
323
12%
30%
18%
-6%
29%
-6%
2013 2014 2015 2017 2018F2016
2013 2014 2015 2017 2018F2016
Average price (eCPM) / YoY growth (%)
€ 0,63 € 0,68€ 0,68 € 0,70
23%
1% 2%
24%
7%
18%
€ 0,87
€ 1,02
303
285
Programmatic volume eCPM 2012-2018
Overall programmatic eCPM has increased significantly during 2017 and 2018

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Note: Figure based on respondent data only; H2 2018 forecast figure is based on actuals of July – August 2018 and adding an
estimate for September – December 2018 (based on extrapolation of monthly YoY growth per respondent);
Source: Survey respondents, Deloitte analysis
In the previous programmatic study (over 2016), respondents expected 5% of the programmatic
revenues being sold via header bidding by 2017. This forecast has been overreached with a 7%
programmatic revenue share during H2 2017. During 2018 the strong growth of header bidding
continues with respondents indicating to expect next year (2019) to double in revenue (+88%).
With an increase in Richmedia formats and branding KPIs in data driven
advertising, the share of media traded via Deal IDs continues to increase – +34%
in HY1 2018. Most Publishers only offer Richmedia or data via Deal IDs, to stay in
control and ensure a qualitative user experience. On the buy side, Deal IDs are used
to secure brand safety, transparency and better campaign optimization, as specific
supply can be pre-filtered as agreed upon and therefore targeted more directly or
precisely. With header bidding (supply access via multiple platforms) on the rise and
the increase of 1st price auctions, Deal IDs provide better guidance on pricing and
therefore less dependency on market dynamics. Positive side effect: Deal IDs give
more control over the preferred supply path.
Sabrina Schmidt
AppNexus | Market Director, BENELUX, IE PT
H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018F
Share of programmatic revenue per exchange model
11%
9% 9%
12%
16%
18%
34%
29%
34%
31%
12% 12% 11%
11% 11% 11% 11%
0%
9%
7%
77%
79% 80%
77%
73%
71%
54% 56%
53%
50%
Open Auction (RTB)
Fixed Pricing
Private Market Place (Deal ID)
Header Bidding
9%
14%
6%5%
Programmatic exchange platforms
Header bidding is on the rise and is expected to reach 14% revenue share in H2 2018

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Note: 2018 forecast is based on each respondent provided forecast; Analysis based on limited number of data points;
As a company we see the shift to programmatic happening in full effect. We can
confirm the trends in this report and expect the growth of programmatic to continue
at least on the same pace in the immediate future. As a data-driven media agency,
we are increasingly moving to audience driven planning, marrying consentual
customer data from our partners’ DMP’s with our own 2nd and 3rd party data and
audience building capabilities. Combined with increased relevance of programmatic
audio and outdoor advertising in the future, our way of working will continue to drive
more programmatic spend.
Jeroen Verkroost
OMG | Managing Director Digital
Performance
Branding
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018F
4%
73%
27%
96%
73%
45%
39%
55%
35%
65%
32%
68%
Share of programmatic revenue used for branding vs performance objectives
87%
13%
61%
Performance vs Branding
Advertisers continue to spend more on inventory from the programmatic exchange for
branding objectives

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Note: 2018 forecast is based on each respondent provided forecast; Analysis based on limited number of data points;
The standard method of pricing within the programmatic exchange is CPM (Cost per Mille).
Advertisers can negotiate different payment methods via their programmatic buying channel and
increasingly use more pricing models alongside CPM and CPC (Cost per Click), with examples such as
vCPM (Viewable Cost per Mille) and CPA (Cost per Action).
CPC
Other (vCPM, CPA etc.)
CPM
2016 2017 2018F
4%
9%
89%
8%
88%
Share of revenue sold per payment model
12%
2%1%
87%
Exchange pricing model
Other payment methods begin to emerge at the programmatic exchange

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Access to (premium) supply
Real time optimization
Marketing Personalization*
Yield Optimization
Importance of topic by Buyers Importance of topic by Sellers
Highest ranked
Lowest ranked
Effectiveness Efficiency
More precise user targeting Monetization Insights
Marketing Personalization* Fee transparency
Efficiency Access to (premium) demand
Brand Safety Control over Monetization Pricing
EffectivenessViewability
Real time optimizationGDPR compliancy
More precise user targetingAccess to publisher and/or 3rd party data
Fee transparency Control over Creative Acceptance Policies
*1:1 communication
Note: Figure based on respondent data only; Analysis based on limited number of data points
Importance of programmatic advertising aspects
Sellers and buyers indicate difference in ranking of priorities within programmatic advertising

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Programmatic Display formats and devices

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Biggest realative growth of all formats in 2018 is projected to be
achieved by programmatic native advertising by doubling (+101%)
in revenue compared to 2017. New kid on the block, programmatic
audio advertising, has gained foothold within the exhange and is
expected to reach a milestone 1% market share by 2018.
“Transparency is essential for good business in digital
advertising. It translates into three aspects: in the
business model, in the control of data and in the side
of the industry your adtech partners serve and whose
interest they have at heart. It is our [Improve Digitals’]
responsibility to identify content providers’ challenges,
and to inform and consult them thoughtfully on the best
solution that will have the most positive impact on their
revenue.”
Angela Pellaupessy
Improve Digital | Country Manager Benelux
VideoBanners NativeRich Media TekstlinksAudio
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018F
86%
81%
74%
64%
25%
53%
Share of revenue per programmatic display format YoY growth
82%
70%
20%
2%
1%1%1%2%4%
21%
14%
15%
14%
9%
14%
1%
4%
10%
1%
3%
8%
7%
1%
9%
4%
Banners +7% -8%
Rich Media +18% +53%
Video +62% +34%
Forecast
2017 2018
Programmatic advertising per format
All premium formats on the rise, including the introduction of programmatic audio to
the exchange

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“As we all know in-app is a whole new ball game. It is
great that more and more brands are finding successful
solutions for the challenge of the small screen. Relevancy
of the impression is even more important than on
web. Together with our advertisers we are continuously
developing new in-app possibilities such as native
formats.Next to the creative part the distribution strategy
is also crucial. On Marktplaats we offer the possibility to
follow a user cross device and serve her or him the right
message at the right time. If done rights you can guide
your customers through your own conversion funnel.”
Clemens Timmermans
Marktplaats | Head of Programmatic
15%
9%
1%
BrowserBlind In-AppMobile
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018F
Share of revenue per programmatic display format YoY growth
6%
Browser -1% -4%
(Desktop/Laptop)
In-App +93% +32%
Mobile +36% +28%
(Phone/Tablet)
Forecast
2017 2018
34%
7%
12%
48%
35%
18%
55%
30%
65%
69%
23%
6%
67%
20%
76%
7%
5%2%
63%
26%
2%
Programmatic advertising per device
After years of marginal growth, In-App is starting to gain market share

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Note: Figure based on respondent data only
For many brands mobile is now their most important digital advertising channel.
Yet consumers really hate mobile ads, so we clearly have an issue. Showing less,
more relevant, more qualitative and less annoying ads is the solution to this
problem. Programmatic buying can help in achieving this but only when we use
data and targeting to be as impactful and relevant as we can be. This does not
mean: stalk consumers around the internet with the same low quality ads and
super high frequencies. My expectation is publishers will continue to increase the
quality of their ad products, one part of this being to decrease the amount of ads
consumers are shown. Therefore I expect prices to rise.
Diederick Ubels
MobPro | Co-Founder CEO
0,81
H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1
2015 2016 2017 2018
Average eCPM prices per device (€)
Desktop In-App
0,36
0,58
0,89
0,46
0,65
0,78
0,56 0,55
0,97
0,59
0,67
0,87
0,75
0,82
1,06
0,87
0,80
1,01
0,86
0,92
Phone/Tablet
Programmatic price per device
The eCPM of desktop, in-app and tablet / phone slowly converges

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Programmatic versus Direct

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Share Programmatic Exchange vs Direct Sales
Video and rich media are the drivers of revenue shift towards the programmatic exchange
Note: Figure based on respondent data only; 2018 figure not reported due to missing direct sales data for 2018
Total Banners
Rich
Media
Video
Share of programmatic revenue within display advertising / format
33%30%25%
44%41%36%
33%32%15%
28%18%
8%
2014
2015
2016
2017
36%
47%
37%
32%

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Methodology

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Estimated data
Trading desk/DSP data only
Publisher Trading desk data (Corrected for double counting)
Publisher/SSP data only
Programmatic
revenue
Disclosed
revenue /
volume Disclosed
revenue /
volume
Publishers
Exchange
Trading desks
Demand side
platform (DSP)
Sell side
platform (SSP)
Methodology
Overview of programmatic display revenue

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Contact
For questions concerning this research feel free to contact
Nathalie La Verge
Deloitte | Technology, Media Telecom
Tel: +31 (0)6 2336 7886
Email: nlaverge@deloitte.nl
Nathalie La Verge is a senior manager within
Deloitte Risk Advisory. She has over 15 years
of experience in the Technology, Media
Telecommunications (TMT) industry, and leads
the Media client segment in the Netherlands.
Jorrit Sloot
Deloitte | Data Analytics
Tel: +31 (0)6 8201 9387
Email: jsloot@deloitte.nl
Jorrit Sloot is a senior consultant within
Deloitte Financial Advisory. He specializes in
risk analytics, data modeling, mathematical
and quantitative data analyses for the Digital
industry.
Yvonne de Jager
IAB Nederland
Tel: +31 (0)85 401 0802
Email: Yvonne@iab.nl
Yvonne de Jager is responsible for Dutch IAB
research, including the IAB Netherlands/
Deloitte Ad Spend Study and all IAB
commissioned research. She also assists Dutch
IAB members with their research projects.
Yvonne is also responsible for shaping the IAB
knowledge base so that it meets members'
needs moving forward.

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