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Overview

What is AppNexus?

AppNexus AppNexus offers online auction infrastructure and technology for data management, optimization, financial clearing and support for directly negotiated advertising campaigns. It integrates with advertising sources including Google's DoubleClick, Microsoft's AdECN, and aggregators.[3]

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Recent Reviews

TrustRadius Insights

Users have found great success in monetizing their inventory through the AppNexus platform, finding it to be an effective and reliable …
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AppNexus (APN) Review

8 out of 10
March 03, 2020
Incentivized
AppNexus is used as one of the primary DSP platforms that our programmatic team uses. Our team has been able to integrate AppNexus (APN) …
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AppNexus Review

7 out of 10
October 07, 2019
Incentivized
We use AppNexus as a DSP for programmatic advertising. It's used as part of a stack of tools and other DSPs as part of our display …
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A clean ecosystem

7 out of 10
September 05, 2019
Incentivized
We are using AppNexus to run campaigns in various countries, but mostly in the US. It allows us to get access to premium publishers at …
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Great SSP!

8 out of 10
August 09, 2019
Incentivized
AppNexus is a good partner for us to scale in the programmatic space. It is used mainly by the account management team to run campaigns. …
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Thumbs up to AppNexus!

7 out of 10
November 19, 2014
AppNexus is used in two departments in our company: Media Solutions and RTB.

For Media Solutions: We implement display and facebook …
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RTB on AppNexus

7 out of 10
March 07, 2014
We use AppNexus as our RTB (real time bidding) platform for all display and some mobile products sold by our sales department. It is used …
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Popular Features

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  • DSP integration (8)
    9.0
    90%
  • Ad dashboards (9)
    9.0
    90%
  • Ad campaign creation (8)
    8.0
    80%
  • Ad performance reports (9)
    7.0
    70%
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What is AppNexus?

AppNexus AppNexus offers online auction infrastructure and technology for data management, optimization, financial clearing and support for directly negotiated advertising campaigns. It integrates with advertising sources including Google's DoubleClick, Microsoft's AdECN, and aggregators.[3]

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Product Demos

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Features

Ad Network Integration

Integration with main ad networks, and exchanges to make accurate media buys.

8.5
Avg 7.4

Ad Campaigns

Features related to creating and deploying ad campaigns.

8
Avg 7.8

Ad Reporting & Analytics

Features related to reporting on and analyzing advertisements.

8.2
Avg 7.8
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Product Details

What is AppNexus?

AppNexus Technical Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

AppNexus AppNexus offers online auction infrastructure and technology for data management, optimization, financial clearing and support for directly negotiated advertising campaigns. It integrates with advertising sources including Google's DoubleClick, Microsoft's AdECN, and aggregators.[3]

Adobe Advertising Cloud, Google Marketing Platform, and OpenX are common alternatives for AppNexus.

Reviewers rate DSP integration and Ad deployment and Ad dashboards highest, with a score of 9.

The most common users of AppNexus are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Users have found great success in monetizing their inventory through the AppNexus platform, finding it to be an effective and reliable solution. They have also praised the platform for its impressive range of formats, including CTV inventory, which has proven valuable for customers running brand campaigns. With AppNexus, users can easily report on yield using the Yieldex feature, providing detailed metrics by section or DMA and enabling them to send KPI reports to management for better decision-making. In fact, many users have reported that the forecasting accuracy of Yieldex surpasses that of DFP, making it a valuable addition to their order management platforms. Moreover, AppNexus is highly regarded as a top performer in the header bidder stack, providing accurate and timely reporting.

AppNexus serves as a versatile DSP platform for programmatic advertising, offering highly customizable options and advantageous solutions for buying impressions. Users appreciate the ability to access premium publishers and reach users on multiple devices such as phones, PCs, and TVs. The global reach of AppNexus coupled with its exclusive publishers and supportive team make it a preferred choice for many advertisers. Additionally, AppNexus excels at data aggregation for organizing and managing journal subsets effectively. The platform is also utilized as a DMP for programmatic enterprise systems, providing accurate daily spend reports. Overall, AppNexus proves to be an invaluable tool for optimizing content inventory online and implementing successful programmatic campaigns.

Strong and Proactive Support Personnel: Multiple reviewers have praised the support team of AppNexus for their prompt resolution of issues and proactive approach to solving problems, ensuring a positive user experience.

Valuable Resource - AppNexus Wiki: Users have found the AppNexus wiki to be an invaluable source of information on various topics, including campaign performance and inventory optimization. The wiki provides comprehensive insights that help users make informed decisions.

Effective Platform for Buyers and Sellers: Many reviewers appreciate how AppNexus caters to the needs and goals of both buyers and sellers in the digital marketing industry. Its platform effectively facilitates transactions, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for all parties involved.

Cons:

  1. Time-consuming user creation process and invalid token messages: Some users have mentioned that creating users for a publisher account on AppNexus is a time-consuming process and can result in receiving invalid token messages. This aspect of the platform needs improvement.
  2. Complex platform with insufficient support: Several reviewers have found AppNexus to be a complex platform that requires a deep understanding of how it works. They also mentioned that the available wiki is insufficient, and getting support through email exchanges has been difficult. These users suggest that phone support would be more helpful.
  3. Non-intuitive interface and lack of training options: Users have expressed dissatisfaction with the platform's interface, stating that it is not easy to use, especially for newcomers. Additionally, they have mentioned the lack of training or certification options for users, making it challenging for them to fully utilize the platform's features effectively.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

(1-10 of 10)
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May 27, 2021

Great CTV Solution

Kimberly Smith | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ad Campaigns (5)
80%
8.0
Ad campaign creation
80%
8.0
Ad deployment
90%
9.0
Display advertising
70%
7.0
Ad display and retargeting segmentation
80%
8.0
Sequence targeting
80%
8.0
Ad Network Integration (2)
85%
8.5
Data Transfer
80%
8.0
DSP integration
90%
9.0
Ad Reporting & Analytics (6)
81.66666666666666%
8.2
Ad dashboards
90%
9.0
Ad performance reports
70%
7.0
Ad conversion tracking
80%
8.0
Ad attribution reporting
80%
8.0
Cross-channel ad management
90%
9.0
Ad forecasting and optimization
80%
8.0
March 03, 2020

AppNexus (APN) Review

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ad Campaigns (5)
76%
7.6
Ad campaign creation
80%
8.0
Ad deployment
70%
7.0
Display advertising
80%
8.0
Ad display and retargeting segmentation
90%
9.0
Sequence targeting
60%
6.0
Ad Network Integration (2)
30%
3.0
Data Transfer
N/A
N/A
DSP integration
60%
6.0
Ad Reporting & Analytics (6)
68.33333333333333%
6.8
Ad dashboards
60%
6.0
Ad performance reports
50%
5.0
Ad conversion tracking
70%
7.0
Ad attribution reporting
80%
8.0
Cross-channel ad management
80%
8.0
Ad forecasting and optimization
70%
7.0
Score 4 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ad Campaigns (5)
76%
7.6
Ad campaign creation
40%
4.0
Ad deployment
90%
9.0
Display advertising
50%
5.0
Ad display and retargeting segmentation
100%
10.0
Sequence targeting
100%
10.0
Ad Network Integration (2)
80%
8.0
Data Transfer
80%
8.0
DSP integration
80%
8.0
Ad Reporting & Analytics (6)
61.66666666666667%
6.2
Ad dashboards
70%
7.0
Ad performance reports
80%
8.0
Ad conversion tracking
80%
8.0
Ad attribution reporting
20%
2.0
Cross-channel ad management
30%
3.0
Ad forecasting and optimization
90%
9.0
Rob Schwertley | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ad Campaigns (5)
N/A
N/A
Ad campaign creation
N/A
N/A
Ad deployment
N/A
N/A
Display advertising
N/A
N/A
Ad display and retargeting segmentation
N/A
N/A
Sequence targeting
N/A
N/A
Ad Network Integration (2)
N/A
N/A
Data Transfer
N/A
N/A
DSP integration
N/A
N/A
Ad Reporting & Analytics (6)
N/A
N/A
Ad dashboards
N/A
N/A
Ad performance reports
N/A
N/A
Ad conversion tracking
N/A
N/A
Ad attribution reporting
N/A
N/A
Cross-channel ad management
N/A
N/A
Ad forecasting and optimization
N/A
N/A
October 07, 2019

AppNexus Review

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ad Campaigns (5)
52%
5.2
Ad campaign creation
50%
5.0
Ad deployment
50%
5.0
Display advertising
50%
5.0
Ad display and retargeting segmentation
60%
6.0
Sequence targeting
50%
5.0
Ad Network Integration (2)
65%
6.5
Data Transfer
60%
6.0
DSP integration
70%
7.0
Ad Reporting & Analytics (6)
65%
6.5
Ad dashboards
60%
6.0
Ad performance reports
60%
6.0
Ad conversion tracking
70%
7.0
Ad attribution reporting
70%
7.0
Cross-channel ad management
70%
7.0
Ad forecasting and optimization
60%
6.0
September 05, 2019

A clean ecosystem

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ad Campaigns (5)
64%
6.4
Ad campaign creation
50%
5.0
Ad deployment
50%
5.0
Display advertising
80%
8.0
Ad display and retargeting segmentation
70%
7.0
Sequence targeting
70%
7.0
Ad Network Integration (2)
55%
5.5
Data Transfer
50%
5.0
DSP integration
60%
6.0
Ad Reporting & Analytics (6)
71.66666666666667%
7.2
Ad dashboards
60%
6.0
Ad performance reports
70%
7.0
Ad conversion tracking
80%
8.0
Ad attribution reporting
70%
7.0
Cross-channel ad management
80%
8.0
Ad forecasting and optimization
70%
7.0
August 09, 2019

Great SSP!

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ad Campaigns (5)
74%
7.4
Ad campaign creation
70%
7.0
Ad deployment
70%
7.0
Display advertising
80%
8.0
Ad display and retargeting segmentation
80%
8.0
Sequence targeting
70%
7.0
Ad Network Integration (2)
65%
6.5
Data Transfer
60%
6.0
DSP integration
70%
7.0
Ad Reporting & Analytics (6)
73.33333333333333%
7.3
Ad dashboards
80%
8.0
Ad performance reports
60%
6.0
Ad conversion tracking
70%
7.0
Ad attribution reporting
80%
8.0
Cross-channel ad management
70%
7.0
Ad forecasting and optimization
80%
8.0
Score 4 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ad Campaigns (5)
50%
5.0
Ad campaign creation
50%
5.0
Ad deployment
50%
5.0
Display advertising
50%
5.0
Ad display and retargeting segmentation
50%
5.0
Sequence targeting
50%
5.0
Ad Network Integration (2)
30%
3.0
Data Transfer
30%
3.0
DSP integration
30%
3.0
Ad Reporting & Analytics (6)
40%
4.0
Ad dashboards
40%
4.0
Ad performance reports
40%
4.0
Ad conversion tracking
40%
4.0
Ad attribution reporting
40%
4.0
Cross-channel ad management
40%
4.0
Ad forecasting and optimization
40%
4.0
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ad Campaigns (1)
80%
8.0
Ad campaign creation
80%
8.0
Ad Network Integration (2)
40%
4.0
Data Transfer
N/A
N/A
DSP integration
80%
8.0
Ad Reporting & Analytics (5)
86%
8.6
Ad dashboards
80%
8.0
Ad performance reports
100%
10.0
Ad conversion tracking
80%
8.0
Ad attribution reporting
80%
8.0
Cross-channel ad management
90%
9.0
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