The BI (=Business Intelligence) tab in the Analytics module provides flexible data analysis and reporting capabilities
Content
- Overview
- Getting started
- Key reporting features
- Advanced Features
- Export and Sharing
- Best practices
- Important technical notes
Overview
The BI tab in the Analytics module provides flexible data analysis and reporting capabilities. Build custom cross-sections of your account data using various filters and dimensions to gain deeper insights and optimize performance.
Key Features:
- Real-time data (up to 5-minute delay)
- Flexible filtering
- Dimensional analysis
- Customizable reports with export capabilities
Getting Started
Default View
When you first access the Analytics Module → BI tab, you'll see:
- Date Range: Today
- Dimension: Time
- Time Granularity: None
- Media Types: All types included
Basic Workflow
- Select filters to narrow down your data
- Choose dimensions for data breakdown
- Set time granularity (hourly/daily/monthly) if needed
- Click 'Go' to generate report
Key Reporting Features
Calculated Sums
For each query, view automatic calculations based on your selected date range and filters:
Standard Metrics (Always Available):
- Bids, Opportunities, Win Notices
- Impressions, Video Impressions, Clicks
- Gross ECPM/Gross video ECPM, ECPM/Video ECPM
- Gross Spend, Spend
Campaign & Advertiser Metrics:
- Outgoing Requests: Bid requests sent
Inventory Metrics:
- Incoming Requests: Bid requests received
Time Granularity Options
Control how data is grouped by time:
- None: Total aggregated data
- Hourly: Breakdown by hour
- Daily: Breakdown by day
- Monthly: Breakdown by month
Results Limit: 500 records (default) up to Maximum
Advanced Features
Entity-Specific Analysis
For Single Domain/App Bundle Analysis:
- Use 'Add Filter' in the quick menu to filter by a specific entity
- Click 'Go' to generate a filtered report
- Use 'Show Graph' for visual trend analysis
Quick Menu Actions
For all entities in your results, access quick actions:
- Filter by Entity: Apply entity as a filter
- Copy Entity Name/ID: Quick copy functionality
- Collect Values to Clipboard: Bulk copy IDs/names for group analysis
Export and Sharing
Data Export Options:
- Download: Export results as a file
- Email: Send results directly to recipients
- Custom Columns: Customize grid columns per your preferences
Available Filters, Dimensions & Time Ranges
Filters
Campaign Elements:
- Ad Size, Ad Type, Campaigns, Creatives
- Advertiser, Inventory
- Advertiser Business Partner, Inventory Business Partner
Targeting & Traffic:
- Country, Devices, OS, Browser
- Domain, App Bundle, App ID
- Site or App, Audience
Advanced:
- Rewarded Video, IVT Type
- Publisher, Adv Domain
- Incoming/Outgoing Requests filters
Dimensions
Performance Breakdown By:
- Time, Campaign, Advertiser, Inventory
- Creative, Ad Type, Browser, Country
- Device, OS, Domain, App Bundle
- Advertiser Business Partner, Inventory Business Partner
- Audience, Publisher
Time Range Options
Preset Ranges:
- This Hour, Last Hour
- Today, Yesterday
- Last 7 Days, Last 30 Days
- This Month, Previous Month
- Last 3 Months
- This Year, Previous Year
- Custom Range: Select specific dates
Best Practices
Report Building Strategy
Start Broad, Then Narrow:
- Begin with the default view to see overall performance
- Add filters to focus on specific areas of interest
- Use dimensions to break down data for deeper insights
Effective Filter Combinations:
- Campaign Performance: Filter by Advertiser + Dimension by Campaign
- Audience Analysis: Filter by Campaign + Dimension by Country/Device
- Creative Testing: Filter by Advertiser + Dimension by Creative
Performance Optimization
Data Analysis Workflow:
- Identify trends using time-based dimensions
- Export data for deeper analysis or client reporting
- Use insights to optimize campaigns and targeting
Important Technical Notes
Data Accuracy and Timing
Real-Time Updates:
- Data refreshed with up to a 5-minute delay
- Most current for operational monitoring and trend analysis
Timezone and Currency:
- All reports display in your account's configured timezone
- All prices shown in USD