oRTB Integration FAQ
OpenRTB Specifications & Transport
What currency does Audiohook support in bid requests?
Audiohook supports USD.
Does Audiohook support compressed (gzip) bid requests?
No, bid request compression is not currently supported.
Does Audiohook use a global endpoint or region-specific endpoints?
Audiohook uses region-specific endpoints. Currently, only the us-east region is supported, and the endpoint URL provided will reflect this.
What version of the OpenRTB specification does Audiohook support?
Audiohook supports OpenRTB version 2.6.
Does Audiohook support multiple imp objects in a single bid request?
Yes, multiple imp objects are supported in accordance with the OpenRTB 2.6 specification.
Does Audiohook bid on the open marketplace (i.e., pmp.private_auction = 0)?
Yes, Audiohook participates in the open marketplace.
Does Audiohook require any custom extensions (ext) in the bid request?
No, Audiohook does not require any specific custom fields or extensions in the bid request.
Bid Response & Ad Markup
Where is the VAST or ad markup returned in the bid response?
The VAST/ad markup is returned in the adm field of the bid response.
For how long is the VAST returned in the bid response valid?
The VAST itself does not expire. However, start events that occur more than 24 hours after the bid response are considered invalid for measurement and billing purposes.
Does Audiohook include any custom macros in tracking URLs?
Yes. The ${AUCTION_PRICE} macro is supported.
Measurement & Billing
How does Audiohook count a billable impression?
Billable impressions are measured using the win notification and VAST tracking events:
- Win notification is acknowledged via the VAST Impression event
- Playback confirmation is measured via the VAST Start event
These events are used for billing and reporting purposes.