ADvendio Preview Version 2.173 - Winter 2025

API / Dynamic Pricing/Price Rules

Improvement

We implemented a Price Rule no-query mode for the Price Rule application API to offer clients the possibility to increase the response time of the service by letting them handle queries by themselves.

Audience Segments, Key Values

Changes and optimizations

Resolved an issue with the "Regex replace exceeds heap limit" error message when adding Audience segments

New feature

We worked on a great feature that many of you have been eagerly waiting for: Custom grouping of Key Values and Audience segments enhanced the component by allowing to Group KeyValues/Audience Segments of the tree into a separated tab. Read more in our Wiki: https://advendio.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SO/pages/3271327745/4.20.1.2+Key+Value+and+Audience+Targeting+in+Campaign+Builder#Custom-Grouping

Audience Segments / Campaign Builder / Targeting

Improvement

We enabled a new targeting type for FreeWheel: Advanced Targeting to combine Video Content and Inventory targeting. Check it out in our Wiki: https://advendio.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SO/pages/4117102593

Booking Calendar

Changes and optimizations

Resolved an issue where Record Types permission restrictions were not restricted as expected in the classic Booking Calendar.

For the Check Availability service with our Booking Calendar

• We resolved issues where publication date-related items and content were causing incorrect availability calculations

• Improved error handling for better understanding of why the feature is not reachable and reduced timeouts within the feature

Booking Calendar LWC

Improvement
New Feature

We added a bunch of enhancements to our Booking Calendar Lightning:

• As a new enhancement, we have enabled the display of images in the Booking Calendar Lightning for Ad Specs.

• we introduced a series of key improvements, enhancing its usability and performance.

• We added an Export mode feature to extract the view as a csv (Beta)

• Enhanced Basket Management: Improved functionality to allow adding multiple ad prices to the basket with clever behavior, simplifying complex pricing scenarios.

• Refined Calendar Settings: Conducted a comprehensive follow-up on Booking Calendar settings, implementing enhancements to improve user interaction and configuration efficiency.

• Consistent Item Display: Resolved issues where basket items from the homepage or Booking Calendar were not visible when reopening the calendar from Media campaigns, ensuring a unified user experience.

• Improved Filtering Efficiency: Enhanced filter performance and responsiveness, ensuring accurate and quick filtering capabilities for better navigation and search results.

• Package-Specific Filtering: Updated Booking Calendar Lightning to enable filtering for package-only items, catering to specific user needs and workflows.

• Error Handling Enhancements: Improved error handling, providing clearer error messages and reducing disruption during workflow operations.

Booking Calendar LWC
Booking Calendar LWC / Media Search

Changes and optimizations

We implemented a series of fixes and improvements to enhance the Booking Calendar functionality, addressing both usability and technical issues:

• Addressed the split error in Click Event and improved the selection mechanism for Booking Calendar cells.

• Fixed the inconsistent behavior in Booking Calendar Settings Lightning, enabling stable and reliable performance across various use cases.

• Resolved issues with Content IDs being stored in an incorrect format, ensuring proper alignment with data management standards.

• Enhanced Calendar Views: Improved the usability of the Monthly view in the Booking Calendar, making it more intuitive and convenient for navigating across calendar months.

• Fixed the issue with UTC discrepancies for end dates in the Booking Calendar LWC, ensuring accurate scheduling and time zone handling.

• Resolved multiple issues related to Basket logic, including inconsistencies in updating and managing items across flows and follow-ups.

• Fixed the filter bug that restricted Media Search results to 10 items in the quick-find box, enhancing the efficiency of search and filtering functionalities.

• Addressed inconsistencies where the Booking Calendar was not aligned with selected content.

• We fixed the Booking Calendar issues with monthly view

• We fixed a visual bug in Booking Calendar Advanced Content tree search

Booking Calendar LWC / Campaign Builder, Flows

New Feature

As a recent enhancement, we improved Campaign Builder and Booking Calendar features for flows:
https://advendio.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SO/pages/3937959949
https://advendio.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SO/pages/3440902145

Campaign Builder

Improvement
New feature

We introduced several enhancements and a new feature to the Campaign Builder module, focusing on improving usability, flexibility, and performance:

• Advanced Field Management: Added support for Custom Javascript Logic for Publication Dates and Check Availability, enabling dynamic and customizable workflows.

• Enhanced Copy Value usability, including the new currency symbol support.

• Improved Targeting Features: Enabled the wrapping of targeting field values for better readability and alignment, ensuring that even extensive targeting parameters are clearly visible.

• UI Enhancements: Improved the user interface by aligning Campaign Builder fields to the same height for a consistent look. Added row coloring differentiation to make data organization more intuitive.

• Performance Optimization: Improved Campaign Builder's efficiency by optimizing the logic, ensuring faster saving processes.

• Discount Management: Enhanced the logic to handle fields without discounts, ensuring seamless processing of various pricing scenarios without requiring manual intervention.

• Smooth Integration: Implemented advanced triggers for Custom JS post-Check Availability enabling seamless integration with other system components.

• We enabled to increase the Contending Campaign Items character capacity of 4000 to a higher amount

• We incorporated the Yield Optimization option as part of our targeting component for Freewheel items.

• We now support Xandr Connection in Postal Code Targeting UI.

• We enabled the Content Mode for Inventory Forecast in Campaign Builder Publication Date Calendar

• We now support Packages with Budget Billing Category in Standard Components

• We enhanced the targeting component by showing predefined Key Values at Campaign Builder tree and pills

Changes and optimizations

We implemented several fixes to enhance the functionality, performance, and user experience of the Campaign Builder module:

• Copy Value Operations: Fixed issues related to the revert button after applying Copy Value, ensuring smooth undo functionality. Bugs with from/until dates and general Copy Value behavior were also corrected to maintain consistency and reliability.

• Targeting and KeyValues: Resolved multiple targeting issues, including errors in the targeting component, broken KeyValue component operators, and audience group deletion. Improvements were also made to inherited key value handling, enhancing the accuracy and usability of advanced targeting features.

• UI Enhancements: Fixed interface problems such as hidden columns, broken tab rules, inconsistencies between preview items and targeting pills, and picklist menus not closing after selection. These changes ensure a more intuitive and polished user experience.

• Field Calculations and Financial Integrity: Corrected errors with the Budget N2 field, where values weren’t updating accurately, and addressed calculation issues for Amount Net Net, eCPM, and the Rate Steps feature. Persistent issues with the Special Discount field not remaining at 0% were resolved, ensuring precise financial reporting.

• Date and Event Management: Fixed Publication Date issues in the Campaign Builder, including inconsistent selection and display of dates. Resolved errors related to Blackouts outside of date ranges and CalendarRange issues when events were absent, providing better timeline control.

• Item Configuration and Save Behavior: Improved handling of sObjects missing name fields and resolved error messages during Item Configuration updates. Ensured proper saving of values, even when faced with edge cases or incomplete configurations.

• Commitment Conditions and Packages: Fixed issues where Check Availability failed with commitments and enhanced support for ad hoc packages, ensuring accurate availability checks and configuration.

• Package and Detail Loading: Addressed issues where Package Item Details failed to load when added via Media Search, ensuring all campaign components display as expected.

• General Performance Improvements: Resolved inconsistencies in Share of Voice calculations, targeting summaries, and inherited key values. Fixed Tab Rules to function consistently across Profile Types and user scenarios.

• We fixed a loading issue

• We solved a Setup problem in the feature setting that caused Campaign Builder not to save items

• We fixed a few issues for our availability check logic to increase consistency.

• We resolved an issue with the Rebate in Kind Runtime Validations, which were not functioning correctly, and addressed the incorrect display of Media Basket Validations.

• We resolved an issue with the Campaign Builder Flow where the 'Back' button was not functioning properly.

• We addressed critical issues in the Campaign Builder's Net Calculator: Fixed the issue where the Net Calculator was non-functional in Firefox, Resolved problems with the display of ""∞%"" in the Special Discount field, Eliminated the recursive calculation errors in the TargetNet Discount field, Corrected the Net Calculator's functionality for individual package items in the Campaign Builder.

• We resolved the Custom Settings colour issue within the Campaign Builder and the problem related to the deselect of the Publication Dates

• We resolved an issue where the Targeting Set could not be deleted from the tree in Campaign Builder. We now support default setup in the Campaign Builder

Campaign Builder Setup

Improvement

We now support to mark a default setup in the Campaign Builder

Changes and optimizations

Resolved an issue where Reload of ICS reloaded first setting instead of the correct setting.

Campaign Item

Changes and optimizations

We resolved an issue related to restricted picklists values and errors thrown in our features when saving invalid values.

Campaign Item Related List Custom / Translation

Improvement

We enhanced Campaign Item Related List Buttons to show translations

Check Availability / Inventory Forecast

Changes and optimizations

We enhanced the Check Availability process from flows when started from Related Listed.

Check Availability / Media Configuration

Changes and optimizations

Share of Voice is now saved with the correct value after Check Availability.

Deprecation and Deletion

Technical Debt

As announced some time ago and repeatedly shared since then we started a bigger cleanup in our ADvendio package that we will continue do in the next year as well. With this release we will be deprecating multiple visualforce pages, a few Aura components and a few fields.
In addition we deleted a few fields and objects.

Please find more information about what to delete manually and a full summary of what was deleted in detail on this Wiki page marked for Winter 24: https://advendio.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SO/pages/821723142

Replacement features are presented in this table: https://advendio.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SO/pages/3536781313

Integration / Google AdManager

New Feature

We implemented a refreshed user experience for Google Token handling to grant OAuth access.

Inventory Setup assistant

New Feature

We introduced several new features to the new Inventory Setup Assistant component. These include adjusted custom labels for package manager package types. Also, we revamped the Publication Date setup by implementing behavior similar to the previous wizard

Invoicing / Billing run

Improvement

We improved E-mail Addresses Validation to avoid filtering out media related email addresses.

License Module

Changes and optimizations

We fixed an incorrect license check when running Apex-ADvendio__WebServiceCenter via flow.

Improvement

We introduced a mechanism to understand the usage of ADvendio better. Therefore an action will be required for Admins. If you do not perform this step, users won’t be able to use any ADvendio feature in production instances as they will always show an error message.
Please read more about this in our Wiki: https://advendio.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SO/pages/4166451201

LicenseModule / SelfService / Sales Assistant

Improvement

We improved the license check for our self service to differentiate the usage context correctly against the sales assistant for proper licensing.

Lightning Flow

New Feature

Automatically Push Updates and Cancellations to Third-Party Systems: With our new automation flows, updates and cancellations made to Campaign Items in ADvendio can now be seamlessly synced to connected third-party platforms, such as AdServers. When using the Optimizer, changes or cancellations are automatically submitted, ensuring consistency across systems without manual intervention. Users receive an email notification upon completion, providing streamlined control over active and canceled items.
Find more information here: https://advendio.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SO/pages/4149116933

Lightning Flow / Media Search

Changes and optimizations

We removed the button from the Media Search in the Flow to replace it with a proper replacement to support the Media Search better in flows: https://advendio.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SO/pages/1229586433/8.4.5.2+Setup+the+Media+Search+for+use+within+Flows

Media Configuration / Publication Dates

Changes and optimizations

We fixed the issue with custom colouring Custom settings that were not evaluated properly with Publication dates.

Media Plan

New Feature

We are excited to introduce a new feature in our Agency App! With this enhancement, users can effortlessly import media plan details by simply uploading a CSV file. It's a one-click solution designed to streamline your workflow and save valuable time.

Media Search

Changes and optimizations

We addressed and resolved multiple issues to enhance the functionality and reliability of the Media Search feature:

Search Improvements: Resolved Content Radius Search filtering issues, ensuring proper results aligned with admin settings.

Quick Search Stability: We resolved problems such as null errors, string exceptions, and restrictive search terms in Media Search quick search, improving accuracy and usability across all searches.

Media Basket Behavior: We corrected a bug where deleting an item in the Media Basket would unintentionally unselect the last item, ensuring basket items are managed as expected.

Error Handling and Performance: We addressed the "Use FOR loop" error, ensured proper site limitation when Rate Cards are selected, and resolved an issue where Ad Price queries broke the filters.

Keyboard Navigation: We fixed the unhandled keyboard arrow issues to enhance the navigation experience for quick searches.

Availability Check: We resolved an issue related to the Availability Check, ensuring it performs as expected.

Search Term Compatibility: We ensured that Site Search Terms function properly to provide consistent and reliable filtering.

Package Manager

Improvement

We now support Packages with Budget billing category in the new Package Manager

Programmatic Data Import

Changes and optimizations

We fixed the issue related to the AdManager Programmatic Data Import, where the Scheduled Import was Not Working

Programmatic Guaranteed

Improvement

We enhanced the Xandr PG feature by allowing to select the buyer seats on UI for PG Deals.

SelfService / Sales Assistant

Changes and optimizations

Resolved an issue with the Media Campaign Name Validation in Self Service.

Slack

New Feature

We Introduced the Slack Integration to streamline communication and collaboration between Salesforce and Slack, ensuring a seamless connection and efficient functionality. Bringing Salesforce data and workflows directly into Slack for improved collaboration and decision-making:

Connecting Salesforce with Slack: We enabled the connection of Salesforce with Slack applications, ensuring a cohesive and functional user experience across both platforms.

Salesforce Slack Configuration: We introduced robust object creation capabilities in Salesforce as part of the foundational integration setup, enabling better synergy between the two platforms.

Middleware Creation: We developed the middleware layer, establishing a secure and efficient framework to manage the data flow and interaction between Salesforce and Slack.

Initial Setup and Preparations: We streamlined the initial setup process to simplify onboarding and configuration for teams adopting the Slack integration.

Messages and UI Setup: We enhanced the setup for messages and user interface (UI), ensuring that notifications and interactions are intuitive and provide the right information at the right time.

Transfer to ADvendio

Improvement
Task

We improved the Transfer to ADvendio functionality, addressing legacy processes and enhancing usability for seamless operation when editing records.

AdServer Gateway

Task

We implemented significant improvements to the AdServer Gateway to enhance its performance and reliability. These updates include enabling tracking of Booking Calendar Service and Creative Management Service activities in Gateway Usage Reporting for better monitoring. We also evaluated and optimized data model query methods for Salesforce integration. Additionally, we prepared the Gateway for the Salesforce Winter 25 release, ensuring seamless compatibility,

Improvement

We updated the SF OAuth URL to use MyDomain for improved security and reliability

Integration / EQUATIVE

Changes and optimizations

We resolved the Equativ Check Availability issue by fixing the date format bug and enhancing error handling

Check Availability / Submit to AdServer

Improvement

We enhanced the Check Availability and Submit to AdServer functionality by improving Xandr error handling for invalid targeting IDs and enabling the use of custom AdServer pricing when configured, ensuring smoother and more accurate operations.

Check Login / Authentication

Changes and optimizations

We optimized the Check Login and Authentication process by implementing better error handling when field permissions are missing

Creative Upload

Changes and optimizations

We optimized the Creative Upload feature to address issues where external storage files were not returned in the correct order and improved the Creative Upload integration with Xandr by addressing a data formatting issue where the status boolean was incorrectly converted to a string without quotation marks

Improvement

Additionally, we introduced a new capability to support the import of creatives templates, when using external storage. This required manual adjustment in the past.

Delivery Data

Changes and optimizations

We resolved an issue in the Delivery Data module where the Site-based Delivery Report was incorrectly displaying zero deliveries

Email-Notification

Changes and optimizations

We implemented a new task in the Email Notification module to monitor the email service, enhancing it’s stability.

We addressed the issues with email functionality in sandbox environments.

Integration / FreeWheel

New Feature

We introduced new features in the FreeWheel integration to enhance functionality and flexibility:

• Programmatic Guaranteed Support for Freewheel: We’ve enhanced our booking capabilities for Freewheel to support Programmatic Guaranteed Deals directly from ADvendio! Use ADvendios inventory management and planning capabilities to set up new PG Deals for Freewheel in a few clicks and book them directly, without going through manual transfers and setups.

• Yield Optimization Options: Enhanced campaign item booking to support advanced yield optimization for Freewheel, making your Campaigns even more precise. https://advendio.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SO/pages/4056121345

• Multiple Buyer Targeting Logic: Added support for complex multi-buyer targeting scenarios in Programmatic Direct, you can now target multiple buyers at once. https://advendio.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SO/pages/4125655041

These features bring significant improvements in automation, targeting capabilities, and optimization for FreeWheel users.

Integration / Adswizz

Improvement

We made important improvements to the Adswizz integration to enhance its performance and reliability:

• Improved Submit to AdServer: Our Adswizz Integration now allows more flexibility in changing the advertiser account in ADvendio, while still being able to update related Orders and Items in Adswizz.

• Delivery Report Enhancements: Addressed missing responses from the Adswizz API, improving the accuracy and reliability of delivery reporting.

Changes and optimizations

We introduced changes and optimizations to improve the Adswizz integration:

• Resolved issues where Delivery Reports were not functioning in version 2.169.

• Fixed problems related to Region and Geo Targeting Criteria not being properly applied in submissions to Adswizz

Integration / Criteo

New Feature

We’re excited to announce a new partnership between the ADvendio and the Criteo

Integration / Google AdManager

Improvement

We updated the Google AdManager integration to leverage the latest API version (v202405)

Changes and optimizations

We made several improvements and fixes to the Google AdManager (GAM) integration to address key issues and enhance functionality:

• Submit to AdServer Enhancements: Resolved bugs preventing the modification of dates for paused items. We addressed issues with the Slot Size validation, where slots were flagged as invalid

• Inventory Import Optimization: Fixed issues with inventory imports appearing in the wrong order and resolved failed record uploads to streamline data synchronization.

• Error Handling Improvements: Addressed a NullPointer error related to Freeform key values.

• Proposal Submission Fixes: Resolved bugs in submitting proposals to the AdServer.

• Unique Name Validation: Fixed an error during campaign submission caused by duplicated campaign names.

• Update Status Feature: Enhanced our error handling to show clear messages, when status updates failed.

• We improved the Check Availability feature by sanitizing Gateway responses with Contending Ads data, and resolving KeyValue error messages in Google AdManager (GAM) to ensure smoother and more reliable operations.

Integration / Xandr

Improvement

Xandr Integration: Enhanced Capabilities

• Postal Code Targeting Support: We improved the Xandr integration to support Postal Code Targeting, ensuring compatibility with both Submit to AdServer and Check Availability features.

• Error Handling for Advertiser Changes: Enhanced error handling for Submit to AdServer, addressing scenarios where advertisers are changed in ADvendio, reducing submission errors.