Release Notes
Find information about what we have released recently
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Inventory Packages |
Inventory Packages are now available in a closed Beta to publishers and buyers. Inventory Packages allows buyers to purchase publisher inventory using open market rates and does not require deal negotiation. By providing buyers the ability to curate their desired inventory and supply path, Inventory Packages can help publishers monetize their inventory that is most relevant to buyers. For more information on Inventory Packages, see What are Inventory Packages? |
Publishers Buyers |
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October 27, 2021 |
Reporting updates |
Monthly reports that are created in the Reporting API or Reports in the Index UI can now be scheduled for delivery on the first day of the month, and will include all data for the previous month. For more information on creating and scheduling reports, see Reports in the Index UI. |
Publishers |
Index UI updates |
As a part of the Index UI enhancements, we have made the following updates:
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Floor types and floor status deprecation notice |
As of October 31, 2021 the following floor types will be deprecated and can no longer be set in the Index UI or Publisher API:
The floor type status option Override will also be deprecated at this time. Existing floors of these types will be removed. Make sure all of your Index UI and related API configurations are updated to reflect these changes. |
Publishers |
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October 8, 2021 |
Reports in the Index UI for buyers (Beta) |
The Reports page in the Index UI is now available for buyers in closed Beta. The Reports page provides buyers with the ability to create, schedule, and manage their own reporting data directly in the Index UI. For more information, see Reports in the Index UI (Beta). |
Buyers |
Update to the |
We will now pass the same |
DSPs, Publishers |
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Seller-defined audiences support |
We now support the following objects to allow sellers to pass additional information to DSPs:
For more information, see List of supported OpenRTB bid request fields for sellers and List of supported OpenRTB bid request fields. |
DSPs, Publishers |
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New date range options for Reports in the Index UI and Reporting API |
When creating a report in the Index UI or the Reporting API, you can now choose year to date or quarter to date as your date range option. For more information, see the date range options table in Create a report. |
Publishers |
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September 8, 2021 |
Index's Outstream Video Renderer in Prebid.js is now available in Alpha for select publishers. For more information about this feature, see our documentation on Prebid.org or contact your Index Representative. |
Publishers |
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August 30, 2021 |
New file type options for reports in the Reporting API |
When creating or updating a report using the Reporting API, you can now choose one of the following file types for your report: csv, csv.gz, or csv.zip. For more information, see the |
Publishers |
August 26, 2021 |
The new Deals API allows publishers to view, create, and manage their Private Marketplace deals that they have negotiated with buyers. With the new Deals API, publishers can perform the necessary tasks to create a deal, including:
For more information on how to use the API and see all of the available routes, see Getting started with the Deals API. |
Publishers |
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August 25, 2021 |
New reporting fields added to the Reporting API and Reports in the Index UI |
We've added the following new reporting fields to provide publishers with additional granularity on open market versus deal-based impressions:
For more information on each field, see Data dictionary. |
Publishers |
August 24, 2021 |
Index Exchange (Index) will now include the |
DSPs |
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August 19, 2021 |
Reporting API and Reports in the Index UI |
The Reporting API and Reports in the Index UI are now released in general availability for all publishers. For more information on Reports in the Index UI, see Reports in the Index UI. For more information on the Reporting API, see Reporting API. |
Publishers |
August 19, 2021 |
Reporting tools deprecation notice |
Index Exchange (Index) will be deprecating the following two reporting tools on September 30th, 2021:
Client Audit Logs (CAL), the Reporting API, or Reports in the Index UI should replace all reporting use cases from either Domo or the legacy Custom Reports screen. |
Publishers |
August 17, 2021 |
New Publisher Deal UI and features in the Index UI |
The Index UI has a new, simplified process for creating a new deal and features the following new improvements:
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Publishers |
August 9, 2021 |
Adapter updates: Kargo |
Kargo has updated their adapter in the IX Library™ and now supports GDPR and LiveRamp IdentityLink (IDL). |
Publishers |
August 5, 2021 |
Zeotap |
Zeotap's ID+ is now available on Index Exchange (Index) in Beta for buyers, DSPs, and publishers who are using the IX Library or Prebid.js. Publishers can also activate Index Matched Audience deals when they enable Zeotap. For more information about Zeotap, see Matching users using . |
Publishers Buyers DSPs |
June 21, 2021 |
Publishers can now send ad slot or placement identifiers through the |
Publishers |
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June 21, 2021 |
Reports in the Index UI (Beta) |
The Index UI has a new Reports page and is now available in Beta for publishers. The Reports page provides publishers with the ability to create, schedule, and manage their own reports directly in the Index UI. The Reports page in the Index UI is the UI component of the Reporting API. For more information, see Reports in the Index UI. |
Publishers |
June 1, 2021 |
Index Prebid.js adapter updates |
We have released the following updates to the Index Prebid.js adapter:
Publishers must upgrade their Prebid.js to the latest version for these changes to take effect. |
Publishers |
April 28, 2021 |
The Neustar RTI adapter is now available in an open Beta for IX Library publishers and a closed beta for buyers based in the US. By enabling Neustar, publishers can activate Index Matched Audience deals with buyers to target people-based audiences from Neustar. For more information about Neustar, see Matching users using (Beta). |
Publishers Buyers |
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April 8, 2021 |
NoBid is a new certified adapter that is now available in the IX Library. The Index UI reflects this change. You'll see NoBid in the Configure Other Adapters section under the Add Adapters drop-down list (when you navigate to IX Library). |
Publishers |
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March 30, 2021 |
Index Exchange (Index) now sends our DSPs a 36-character Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) in the |
DSPs |
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March 29, 2021 |
Reporting API (Beta) |
Index has released a Beta version of our new Reporting API to publishers. The Reporting API provides publishers direct access to aggregated reporting on all of their activity from Index. Publishers can access Index’s many reporting fields by using the API to craft custom reports tailored to each of their specific needs. These reports can then be scheduled and either downloaded directly from the API or delivered through email or to an Amazon S3 bucket. To learn more, see Reporting API. |
Publishers |
March 25, 2021 |
We have a new bid request URL for Index Exchange (Index)'s video bidder: |
Publishers |
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March 24, 2021 |
The Index Exchange (Index) Prebid.js adapter now supports Prebid's Price Floors module. This feature is enabled automatically for publishers leveraging the Price Floors module when upgrading to Prebid.js version 4.32 or higher. |
Publishers |
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March 16, 2021 |
Concert is a new certified adapter that is now available in the IX Library. The Index UI reflects this change. You'll see Concert in the Configure Other Adapters section under the Add Adapters drop-down list (when you navigate to IX Library). |
Publishers |
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March 16, 2021
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RTI adapter update |
Index has released an updated version of Merkle's RTI adapter with support for 4Cite. 4Cite identifies users in cookieless environments, increasing audience spend across browsers. It provides a super-set of M1 functionality. To learn more about 4Cite, see Matching users using . |
Publishers |
March 11, 2021 |
Three IX Library partners have updated their adapter to add support for CCPA: Consumable, Conversant Media, and JustPremium. |
Publishers |
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March 8, 2021 |
We now support the following objects to allow buyers to determine if the inventory is for OTT: |
Publishers, DSPs |
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February 23, 2021 |
Adyoulike is a new certified adapter that is now available in the IX Library. The Index UI reflects this change. You'll see Adyoulike in the Configure Other Adapters section under the Add Adapters drop-down list (when you navigate to IX Library). |
Publishers |
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Feb 22, 2021 |
Index Exchange (Index) has added support for Apple's SKAdNetwork, a method for validating advertiser app installations on iOS 14+. Index has added new objects to bid requests and responses to comply with the IAB Tech Lab's technical specifications for SKAdNetwork. |
Publishers DSPs |
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February 16, 2021 |
The legacy Index UI UI has a new look and feel that matches the new Index UI UI. It features a new side navigation menu that replaces the old top navigation menu, and theme updates such as font and colors. The legacy Index UI also has new navigation paths to perform the following tasks:
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Publishers |
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January 28, 2020 |
Outstream multi-format ad units in Index Prebid.js adapter |
The Index Exchange (Index) Prebid.js adapter now supports multi-format outstream ad units for banner and video demand. To receive this update, publishers must:
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Publishers |
January 15, 2021 |
Index Exchange (Index) now supports the OpenRTB |
DSPs |
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January 14, 2021 |
Index Exchange (Index) will now automatically redirect publishers using the Index UI from the old login page at https://system.indexexchange.com to the new login page at https://app.indexexchange.com. We recommend that you update your bookmarks to use the new login page: https://app.indexexchange.com. |
Publishers |
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January 12, 2021 |
New Buyer Deal Discovery UI |
The Buyer Deal Discovery UI is now in closed Beta and available to select buyers. The Buyer Deal Discovery UI is located in the Index UI and allows buyers to easily find and view details of any deal associated with specific DSP seats or Trading Desk IDs. For more information, see How buyers can view deals with publishers. |
Buyers |