108. Why Testing Is Important in Your Programmatic Buying with Carlos Villanueva
Nov 22, 2022
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Carlos Villanueva, programmatic expert, discusses programmatic experiments, testing during optimization, mentorship, community, and understanding other channels. Highlights include Carlos' unexpected experiment results, his approach to educating junior teams, the value of mentorship, and the importance of work-life balance.
Mentorship and community are crucial for personal and professional growth, providing industry trends, insights, and guidance.
Experimentation is key in programmatic advertising, optimizing campaigns through curiosity, data analysis, and continuous strategy rethinking.
Deep dives
Importance of Mentorship and Community
Mentorship and being part of a community are crucial for personal and professional growth. Carlos highlights the value of finding a community of like-minded individuals, such as the programmatic meetup, where one can discuss industry trends, share insights, and seek guidance. Moreover, he emphasizes the importance of mentorship, both as a mentee and as a mentor. Carlos encourages individuals to seek out mentors, even outside their organization, through platforms like LinkedIn, webinars, or conferences. He also stresses the importance of bringing something valuable to the mentorship relationship, such as sharing industry articles or insights, fostering a mutual exchange of knowledge and growth.
Experimentation and Optimization
Carlos emphasizes the significance of experimentation, particularly in programmatic advertising. He discusses the importance of curiosity and wondering about different strategies and approaches. Carlos shares an example of experimenting with targeting criteria, specifically focusing on iOS users versus Android users. He explains how targeting iOS resulted in higher conversions within the digital pharma space, contrary to general data trends. He also highlights the importance of analyzing data trends and gauging the effects of experiments on campaign performance. Ultimately, Carlos encourages traders and buyers to constantly experiment and rethink strategies to further optimize their campaigns.
Understanding Other Channels
Carlos emphasizes the importance of understanding other channels in addition to programmatic advertising. He shares the benefits of exploring channels like paid social and search, as they provide valuable insights and techniques that can be applied cross-channel. Understanding other channels helps traders and buyers to see the interconnectedness of different platforms and channels, providing a holistic view of digital advertising. By learning how other channels operate, practitioners can optimize their campaigns, experiment with creative strategies, and better interpret data reports. This broader perspective leads to more effective campaigns and improved performance.
Importance of Asking Questions
Carlos advises being proactive and asking questions during meetings and discussions. He acknowledges that it can be intimidating to ask questions early in one's career, but emphasizes the value of being the person who asks the key questions. Carlos encourages individuals to overcome hesitation and become the one who sparks important discussions and clarifies doubts. By asking questions, practitioners can gain valuable insights, address common concerns, and foster collaboration within their team or community.
Carlos Villanueva shares his thoughts about programmatic experiments, testing during the optimization phase, mentorship, community, and understanding other channels other than programmatic.
Timestamp:
00:01:55 - Who is Carlos
00:03:59 - Carlos’ first role in the programmatic space
00:06:09 - Carlos’ day-to-day life
00:08:21 - The importance of experimenting when it comes to programmatic activation
00:13:18 - How results are being measured
00:16:07 - An experiment with a completely different result than what Carlos was expecting
00:19:52 - How Carlos continue educating himself and pass it on to junior-level teams
00:26:43 - The programmatic community and mentorship
00:32:30 - The importance of understanding other channels