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Communiquestion: When you first heard about programmatic, what did you think it was?

<p>We asked the industry: When you first heard about programmatic, what did you think it was?  Maya Khammar Client Services Director at Publicis Middle East When I first heard about the term ‘programmatic,’ I thought this was it, we’re finished. We’re really going to be replaced by the machines. Instinct will be completely replaced with hard […]</p>

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Adnan Abbas

Associate Director at PHD

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When I was first introduced to programmatic, I understood it to be a way to buy the same direct IO (single-echelon inventory optimization) inventory but cheaper, in addition to giving the marketeer more control with the technology. In its infancy, there was a lack of understanding of the infrastructure, advanced targeting, optimization and measurement programmatic offered. Over time, with education and hands-on experience, I’ve managed to provide better-tailored media solutions, with the insights garnered from programmatic, to drive efficiency and deliver optimal results for my clients.