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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued)

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AAdobe Dynamic Tag Management (DTM) was a tool used by marketers to manage tags, and for collecting and distributing data across digital marketing systems. Adobe DTM is a legacy, and it will not receive feature updates. Adobe invites users to upgrade to Launch on the Adobe Experience Platform.N/A

    Google Campaign Manager 360

    Score6.8 out of 10
    N/AReplacing DoubleClick, Google Campaign Manager 360 is a web-based ad management system for advertisers and agencies, used to manage digital campaigns across websites and mobile. This includes features for ad serving, targeting, verification, and reporting.N/A
    Pricing
    Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued)Google Campaign Manager 360
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued)Google Campaign Manager 360
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Features
    Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued)Google Campaign Manager 360
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued) and Google Campaign Manager 360
    Feature
    Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued)
    10.0
    5 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Google Campaign Manager 360
    -
    Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Tag Management
    Comparison of Tag Management features of Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued) and Google Campaign Manager 360
    Feature
    Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued)
    9.4
    5 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Google Campaign Manager 360
    -
    Ratings
    Tag library9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Tag variable mapping10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ease of writing custom tags10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Rules-driven tag execution9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Tag performance monitoring10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Page load times10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app tagging10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Library of JavaScript extensions7.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Management & Integrity
    Comparison of Data Management & Integrity features of Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued) and Google Campaign Manager 360
    Feature
    Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued)
    7.6
    4 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Google Campaign Manager 360
    -
    Ratings
    Event tracking10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile event tracking10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data distribution management7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Universal data layer10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automated error checking1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ad Network Integration
    Comparison of Ad Network Integration features of Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued) and Google Campaign Manager 360
    Feature
    Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Google Campaign Manager 360
    9.0
    29 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Data Transfer00 Ratings9.024 Ratings
    DSP integration00 Ratings9.026 Ratings
    Ad Campaigns
    Comparison of Ad Campaigns features of Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued) and Google Campaign Manager 360
    Feature
    Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Google Campaign Manager 360
    8.8
    33 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Ad campaign creation00 Ratings8.033 Ratings
    Ad deployment00 Ratings10.033 Ratings
    Display advertising00 Ratings10.030 Ratings
    Ad display and retargeting segmentation00 Ratings9.031 Ratings
    Sequence targeting00 Ratings7.023 Ratings
    Ad Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Ad Reporting & Analytics features of Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued) and Google Campaign Manager 360
    Feature
    Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Google Campaign Manager 360
    9.2
    33 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Ad dashboards00 Ratings10.031 Ratings
    Ad performance reports00 Ratings9.033 Ratings
    Ad conversion tracking00 Ratings9.032 Ratings
    Ad attribution reporting00 Ratings9.031 Ratings
    Cross-channel ad management00 Ratings9.026 Ratings
    Ad forecasting and optimization00 Ratings9.025 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued)Google Campaign Manager 360
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    9.0
    (45 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (13 ratings)
    Usability
    5.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (discontinued)Google Campaign Manager 360
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Discontinued Products
    If you're on the Adobe stack at all, you absolutely need DTM. It will make your life infinitely easier. It's so simple to update your Adobe Analytics code and have version control, and when we implemented Adobe Target, it took literally less than 15 minutes for me to do. I also think it's significantly simpler than Google Tag Manager. I went through all manner of difficulty when implementing tags on that and have not had similar problems on DTM. If you're frequently placing pixels, it's a great tool that will speed their deployment. The only situation in which I think a tag manager is not appropriate is if you have a dev with too much time on their hands. Otherwise, get a TMS and get DTM.
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    Google
    I feel pretty neutral about Google Marketing Platform. For the longest time, my company wasn't using it because each of the features (Data Studio, Analytics, etc.) could be accessed separately. In fact, most of the time, I don't even go into Google Marketing Platform because it's easier to directly navigate to the individual platforms. There are very few features about GMP that can only be accessed from the GMP UI. The Integrations Center is probably the main feature I utilize from the GMP UI, which allows me to see a summary of the integrations I have in place across all my client properties and accounts.
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    Pros
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    • It is a rules based tag management system that allows the application of tracking pixels much easier than hard coding.
    • By placing 2 pieces of code on the top and bottom of each page of a website, we can create rules that track certain events and relay the information back to Adobe Media Optimizer and Google analytics.
    • It has simplified the coding process so one doesn't have to generate tons of gory javascript to deploy on each individual page to get tracking.
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    Google
    • Bringing together data from multiple channels and engines and allows you to visualize the data in an easy to use platform. This saves time from using multiple logins for the different platforms.
    • Auto bidding tools save time from manual bidding, as it allows you to set the specific terms around what levels you want to cap your CPCs at. You then let DoubleClick adjust your bids to gain the most conversions from the cheapest CPCs. This frees up time to do other in-depth analysis and strategy.
    • DoubleClick also has the ability to track conversions and clicks on any page using their floodlight tags. This is good for tracking certain actions on yours or a client's site and is especially good if they do not use any other tools, such as Google Analytics or Adobe, to track conversions and user actions on site. You can also use these in conjunction with the auto bidding tools.
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    Cons
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    • It is only available with Adobe Marketing Cloud so you can't buy it as an independent product.
    • It is easier to use than Google Tag Manager, but not nearly as popular.
    • Whereas Google Tag Manager is free, Dynamic Tag Management must be purchased as part of Adobe Marketing Cloud.
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    Google
    • The process for on-boarding new users can be difficult if they do not already have a Gmail or Gmail-linked account.
    • Difficult to troubleshoot technical issues (with the platform, with tags, etc.) because of the lack of customer support. Unclear if the agency has a dedicated team or individual to assist, and often have to deal with out-sourced support teams.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Discontinued Products
    As it interfaces so well with AMO, we shall be utilizing the DTM for any future client additions.
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    Google
    Due to its adapting behavior with industry ad formats and seamless integration with publishers and DSP's, I don't see myself moving away from DCM. As we see the display advertising is getting more programatic and automated due to the rise of DSP and concept of RTB, Double Click has evolved with new advanced best practices
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    Usability
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    It is easy to use at a basic level, however without JavaScript resource you will struggle.
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    Google
    The Doubleclick interface is easy and simple to get a hang of. The options are slightly limited compared to other DSPs. But, for a simple campaign, this is a great DSP to move forward with. They have a ton of data and can plug into a lot of different partners
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    Support Rating
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    Although it is a newer product to Adobe, they seem to truly care about our challenges and are very proactive in making sure that we have the most knowledgeable support available in a timely manner.
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    Google
    They do not have strong support team. It is tough to get answer when I need it. They always refer you to an online guide and not an actual person. If so, the person is based out of an offshore team in India and does not know the specific client goals .
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    Implementation Rating
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    It was quite seamless with the outstanding support from our Adobe account manager.
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    Google
    I would highly recommend asking clients to provide 3PAS tags or use an internal 3PAS
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    Alternatives Considered
    Discontinued Products
    Adobe DTM provides a more secure data analytics solution. It is customized and best used on large scale deployments of websites with pages 10,000+. The Adobe Analytics tool, once learned, is very easy to use and provides more robust, customized graphics and ability to export data to "securely" via FTP from the cloud to SQL database.
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    Google
    Marin takes a lot more time for everything, mainly for the campaigns setup. This also leads to many mistakes, which impact the performance. I've used Marin on a couple of previous clients and we've had many problems with it, mainly with correct conversion tracking and account optimizations. Besides, Marin is behind all the new features available on AdWords, which makes the tracking also not very flexible.
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    Return on Investment
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    • This tool means we can provide better customer service by delivering on time
    • With a small group of people, we can get the work done accurately without technical support
    • Improvements from an efficiency perspective
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    Google
    • DS3 has improved ROI considerably due to its ability to make the work of a team of digital marketers to go further and improving internal efficiency.
    • There is a notable improvement in account performance for those integrated with DoubleClick as opposed to not, with better tracking, new bid strategy options, and a more responsive interface.
    • The additional fee on top of media spend is a considerable expense for a large advertiser, but the necessity of a product/solution such as this means that there is always likely to be some comparative cost.
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