Increased transparency in the digital advertising supply chain is important as this makes it easier for buyers to understand where value is added and in turn reward those companies that add most value. This is an important element of our overall vision to build a sustainable future for digital advertising.
How does it work?
Transparency is a key element of our vision to build a sustainable future for digital advertising. Here's how it works
Read the FAQs
Which companies have completed the Transparency FAQs? View the member profiles and see the responses.
Transparency Launch
The IAB’s Transparency initiative and FAQs officially launched on Monday 21 January.
Complete the FAQs
For more information on the Transparency FAQS you can get in touch here
Phil Smith, Director General of ISBA
"ISBA welcomes the IAB’s new Transparency FAQs initiative. In a complex media environment, voluntary disclosure of this sort will help advertisers make comparisons and understand the differences between ad tech providers"
Nigel Gwilliam, IPA
"The IPA supports initiatives that increase clarity in the advertising market and as such welcomes the IAB’s new Transparency FAQs as they help agencies understand the role of companies in the ad tech space."
Programmatic: the basics
Are you interested in learning more about transparency in the supply chain? We have developed a handy guide to understanding programmatic. Take a look at the different stages in the supply chain and what they do.