From: Tasos Vogiatzis <tv@brainfoodmedia.gr =
>=20
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2024 8:45 PM
To: ‘Sergey Shchelkov’ <s.shchelkov@epom.com =
>
Cc: ‘=CE=98=CE=B5=CE=BF=CE=B4=CF=8E=CF=81=CE=B1 =
=CE=9A=CE=B9=CE=BF=CF=85=CF=81=CE=BA=CE=B5=CE=BD=CE=AF=CE=B4=CE=BF=CF=85’=
<doraq@brainfoodmedia.gr >
Subject: RE: Current status and collaboration with Brainfood
=20
Hello Sergey
By the end of the week I will have solved the cdn issue, I have some =
great offers and it looks as it won=E2=80=99t be a problem.
We will have a meeting internally to see the setup according to what you =
propose and if we have questions Dora will contact you.
Also we started investigating the video.js solution in parallel, which =
is much more targeted at playing video files, but this is not going to =
be implemented soon, we just need to make some tests for the moment.
Thanks a lot, and let=E2=80=99s stay in touch the next days.
Best,
=20
Tasos Vogiatzis
Managing Director
=20
www.brainfoodmedia.gr | =
www.brainfood.gr=20
=20
P. 212-1056743 | M: +306940715510
=20
=20
From: Sergey Shchelkov <s.shchelkov@epom.com =
>=20
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2024 2:39 PM
To: Tasos Vogiatzis <tv@brainfoodmedia.gr =
>
Cc: =CE=98=CE=B5=CE=BF=CE=B4=CF=8E=CF=81=CE=B1 =
=CE=9A=CE=B9=CE=BF=CF=85=CF=81=CE=BA=CE=B5=CE=BD=CE=AF=CE=B4=CE=BF=CF=85 =
<doraq@brainfoodmedia.gr >
Subject: Re: Current status and collaboration with Brainfood
=20
Hi Tasos,
=20
1 – Yes, you can run PMP deals without sticky as soon as you like, the =
functionality is already in the platform.
2 – It can be hosted anywhere where you’ll be able to generate a link to =
the file. Our CDN will not charge for it as the main video will be =
delivered from your servers.
3 – We don’t need an external player in this scenario if the main video =
files will be hosted with someone else, our standard player will work =
great.
Best regards,
=20
Sergey Shchelkov=20
Sales Executive
=09
=
s.shchelkov@epom.com
| serg.epom
| =
www.epom.com
=20
=09
=20
=
=20
=20
On Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 8:56=E2=80=AFPM Tasos Vogiatzis =
<tv@brainfoodmedia.gr > wrote:
Hi Sergey
=20
=20
Here’s the thing: 1 – we can develop it first and you’ll pay later but =
we need confirmation from you that if it works like you expect, we’ll =
get the payment.=20
I=E2=80=99m not concerned so much for the performance of the player =
itself. I expect that according to your experience it will perform well, =
with or without the sticky.
My concern is that we have to see if the whole setup we have in mind =
works in action. And to work, we need to make real tests, for example =
PMP deals, real PMP deals and see if we have the same results.
The setup with Brid.tv and Adbutler has failed, and each side insisted =
that everything is OK.
At the same time, the PMP deal, with the same client, in Vidverto.io =
(current platform) works.
We could make a test, Dora has in mind to test part of a PMP deal, a new =
PMP deal with Publicis we are about to start by next week. With small =
volumes, it doesn=E2=80=99t matter.=20
But: we won=E2=80=99t have the sticky position in this test.
We will only assume that if we had the sticky, it would perform better. =
As long as it simply works.
This is a compromise in decision making, but realistically, I see no =
other option. Because my intention is to work and bypass obstacles.
=20
2 – there is a way to load a main video even using our built-in player =
(the one that plays the infeed) and we shared that before – it’s done by =
specifying the main video using the custom parameter. The only thing is =
that the main video can’t be hosted on our servers and you need to set a =
link to that main video. Please let me know if that works.
So,=20
1. we need to find a CDN or it can be hosted on our servers?
2. The streaming will be made by your CDN with the cost you have already =
inform us about? (0,009 per GB)?
This could be a start for the tests.
Generally:
3. If I install video.js on my server and find a cdn/streaming (I have a =
meeting with fastly on Monday), would that be possible to be =
incorporated, taking account our needs as described by Dora? =
It=E2=80=99s something we can examine as well. I=E2=80=99m open to any =
solution, we have to find the best way to do it and work. With you.
Thanks a lot in advance,
=20
Tasos Vogiatzis
Managing Director
=20
www.brainfoodmedia.gr | =
www.brainfood.gr=20
=20
P. 212-1056743 | M: +306940715510
=20
=20
From: Sergey Shchelkov <s.shchelkov@epom.com =
>=20
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2024 12:27 PM
To: Tasos Vogiatzis <tv@brainfoodmedia.gr =
>
Cc: =CE=98=CE=B5=CE=BF=CE=B4=CF=8E=CF=81=CE=B1 =
=CE=9A=CE=B9=CE=BF=CF=85=CF=81=CE=BA=CE=B5=CE=BD=CE=AF=CE=B4=CE=BF=CF=85 =
<doraq@brainfoodmedia.gr >
Subject: Re: Current status and collaboration with Brainfood
=20
Hi Tasos,
=20
Here’s the thing: 1 – we can develop it first and you’ll pay later but =
we need confirmation from you that if it works like you expect, we’ll =
get the payment. 2 – there is a way to load a main video even using our =
built-in player (the one that plays the infeed) and we shared that =
before – it’s done by specifying the main video using the custom =
parameter. The only thing is that the main video can’t be hosted on our =
servers and you need to set a link to that main video. Please let me =
know if that works.
Best regards,
=20
Sergey Shchelkov=20
Sales Executive
=09
=
s.shchelkov@epom.com
| serg.epom
| =
www.epom.com
=20
=09
=20
=
=20
=20
On Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 6:51=E2=80=AFPM Tasos Vogiatzis < =
tv@brainfoodmedia.gr> wrote:
Hi Sergey
My email had 2 core requirements.
Let=E2=80=99s go again through:
1.
For the first one, of course we can test on a test page and see if the =
video outstream ad appears.
But we will never make a test on a PMP deal or anything that will ensure =
that it works.
As I told you, we come from a setup that commercial team of the olatform =
insisted that it will work, but it doesn=E2=80=99t. 6 months later we =
are on a dead end. I can=E2=80=99t commit and I can=E2=80=99t pay, =
without testing,
2.
For the second one, we have to find an external video player, but this =
has to be combined in one system. We will use the adserver in order to =
play on priority (case 1) outstream units, first direct and second PMP =
and if no vast ad is present, the ad server should recognize it and load =
the external video player. This has to be natively supported through a =
tag code provided by the video server, as it would happen with any =
external video player. If it can=E2=80=99t be supported, there is no =
solution in our case.
Please advise for each requirement.
Best.,
=20
Tasos Vogiatzis
Managing Director
=20
www.brainfoodmedia.gr | =
www.brainfood.gr=20
=20
P. 212-1056743 | M: +306940715510
=20
=20
From: Sergey Shchelkov < =
s.shchelkov@epom.com>=20
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2024 6:19 PM
To: Tasos Vogiatzis < =
tv@brainfoodmedia.gr>
Cc: =CE=98=CE=B5=CE=BF=CE=B4=CF=8E=CF=81=CE=B1 =
=CE=9A=CE=B9=CE=BF=CF=85=CF=81=CE=BA=CE=B5=CE=BD=CE=AF=CE=B4=CE=BF=CF=85 =
< doraq@brainfoodmedia.gr>
Subject: Re: Current status and collaboration with Brainfood
=20
Hi Tasos,
=20
The solution is to test out the existing functionality while accepting =
its limitations. You can run test ads on test pages for example just to =
see if the core functionality is there and if everything is ok, you can =
commit to an agreement and our development of the sticky ad unit. Your =
external player could be implemented directly onto the publisher’s page =
or at least a test page to see if the workflow works.
Best regards,
=20
Sergey Shchelkov=20
Sales Executive
=09
=
s.shchelkov@epom.com
| serg.epom
| =
www.epom.com
=20
=09
=20
=
=20
=20
On Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 5:35=E2=80=AFPM Tasos Vogiatzis < =
tv@brainfoodmedia.gr> wrote:
No, unfortunately it would not work.
So, in this case we have a third party video player, hosted on another =
server, that will not work.
Even if we have our own video player, it will be hosted on our server I =
suppose. What is the difference?
I understand your side, but how can we make a test on a 2M yearly =
business for us, based on video, when there is no possibility to test an =
external player.
Can you explain what is the solution on that?=20
For outstream video (direct demand or PMP), I understand that you have =
one solution but it can=E2=80=99t be sticky, so it needs to be =
implemented. So, we can=E2=80=99t make a test.
For our basic job (Open Auction), which is serving generic videos at =
in-article positions and playing pre-roll ads before the videos, we need =
a video player with vast preroll capabilities. You don=E2=80=99t have =
one, ok, and I understand that it=E2=80=99s out of the scope of the =
business. Ok with that. We propose an external video player and as I =
understand, it=E2=80=99s not possible to integrate such a solution.
What is the solution?
=20
Tasos Vogiatzis
Managing Director
=20
www.brainfoodmedia.gr | =
www.brainfood.gr=20
=20
P. 212-1056743 | M: +306940715510
=20
=20
From: Sergey Shchelkov < =
s.shchelkov@epom.com>=20
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2024 4:32 PM
To: Tasos Vogiatzis < =
tv@brainfoodmedia.gr>
Cc: =CE=98=CE=B5=CE=BF=CE=B4=CF=8E=CF=81=CE=B1 =
=CE=9A=CE=B9=CE=BF=CF=85=CF=81=CE=BA=CE=B5=CE=BD=CE=AF=CE=B4=CE=BF=CF=85 =
< doraq@brainfoodmedia.gr>
Subject: Re: Current status and collaboration with Brainfood
=20
Hi Tasos,
=20
Unfortunately we can’t integrate a third-player into our templates. I =
suggest running a test just to check the PMP working as we can’t commit =
to developing a sticky in-feed without your commitment, I hope you =
understand. We do have a video slider that’s stickied ( =
=
https://epom.com/ad-formats/outstream-video-slider), maybe that will =
work?=20
Best regards,
=20
Sergey Shchelkov=20
Sales Executive
=09
=
s.shchelkov@epom.com
| serg.epom
| =
www.epom.com
=20
=09
=20
=
=20
=20
On Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 12:05=E2=80=AFPM Tasos Vogiatzis < =
tv@brainfoodmedia.gr> wrote:
Hi Sergey again
Would it be possible to incorporate natively the =
target-video.com player, either for outstream =
or as video player? In order to do the tests with sticky features?
If yes, Dora will sent you the details you might need.
=20
Tasos Vogiatzis
Managing Director
=20
www.brainfoodmedia.gr | =
www.brainfood.gr=20
=20
P. 212-1056743 | M: +306940715510
=20
=20
From: Sergey Shchelkov < =
s.shchelkov@epom.com>=20
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 10:26 PM
To: Tasos Vogiatzis < =
tv@brainfoodmedia.gr>
Cc: =CE=98=CE=B5=CE=BF=CE=B4=CF=8E=CF=81=CE=B1 =
=CE=9A=CE=B9=CE=BF=CF=85=CF=81=CE=BA=CE=B5=CE=BD=CE=AF=CE=B4=CE=BF=CF=85 =
< doraq@brainfoodmedia.gr>
Subject: Re: Current status and collaboration with Brainfood
=20
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Best regards,
=20
Sergey Shchelkov=20
Sales Executive
=09
=
s.shchelkov@epom.com
| serg.epom
| =
www.epom.com
=20
=09
=20
=20
On Wed, 16 Oct 2024 at 22:24, Tasos Vogiatzis < =
tv@brainfoodmedia.gr> wrote:
Thanks
We will start investigating video.js by tomorrow.
Let=E2=80=99s stay in touch for everything and work closely.
=20
Tasos Vogiatzis
Managing Director
=20
www.brainfoodmedia.gr | =
www.brainfood.gr=20
=20
P. 212-1056743 | M: +306940715510
=20
=20
From: Sergey Shchelkov < =
s.shchelkov@epom.com>=20
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 10:12 PM
To: Tasos Vogiatzis < =
tv@brainfoodmedia.gr>
Cc: =CE=98=CE=B5=CE=BF=CE=B4=CF=8E=CF=81=CE=B1 =
=CE=9A=CE=B9=CE=BF=CF=85=CF=81=CE=BA=CE=B5=CE=BD=CE=AF=CE=B4=CE=BF=CF=85 =
< doraq@brainfoodmedia.gr>
Subject: Re: Current status and collaboration with Brainfood
=20
As long as it supports vasts, we=E2=80=99re good.
Best regards,
=20
Sergey Shchelkov=20
Sales Executive
=09
=
s.shchelkov@epom.com
| serg.epom
| =
www.epom.com
=20
=09
=20
=20
On Wed, 16 Oct 2024 at 22:10, Tasos Vogiatzis < =
tv@brainfoodmedia.gr> wrote:
For example, video.js?
=20
Tasos Vogiatzis
Managing Director
=20
www.brainfoodmedia.gr | =
www.brainfood.gr=20
=20
P. 212-1056743 | M: +306940715510
=20
=20
From: Tasos Vogiatzis < =
tv@brainfoodmedia.gr>=20
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 10:08 PM
To: ‘Sergey Shchelkov’ < =
s.shchelkov@epom.com>
Cc: ‘=CE=98=CE=B5=CE=BF=CE=B4=CF=8E=CF=81=CE=B1 =
=CE=9A=CE=B9=CE=BF=CF=85=CF=81=CE=BA=CE=B5=CE=BD=CE=AF=CE=B4=CE=BF=CF=85’=
< doraq@brainfoodmedia.gr>
Subject: RE: Current status and collaboration with Brainfood
=20
Hi Sergey,
Are you referring to a video player that can play preroll?
If yes, how we can fit an external solution? If we find an open source =
video player with preroll capabilities, would it possible to use it =
natively in your system, use your cdn and stream the videos?
=20
Tasos Vogiatzis
Managing Director
=20
www.brainfoodmedia.gr | =
www.brainfood.gr=20
=20
P. 212-1056743 | M: +306940715510
=20
=20
From: Sergey Shchelkov < =
s.shchelkov@epom.com>=20
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 7:46 PM
To: Tasos Vogiatzis < =
tv@brainfoodmedia.gr>
Cc: =CE=98=CE=B5=CE=BF=CE=B4=CF=8E=CF=81=CE=B1 =
=CE=9A=CE=B9=CE=BF=CF=85=CF=81=CE=BA=CE=B5=CE=BD=CE=AF=CE=B4=CE=BF=CF=85 =
< doraq@brainfoodmedia.gr>
Subject: Re: Current status and collaboration with Brainfood
=20
Hi Tasos,
=20
Thank you for your email! It does seem we fit in nicely into your =
ecosystem except for the player itself – we’re not a player and can’t =
build that business. I’m really looking forward to hearing more about =
the failed test – from my understanding it should have worked nicely.
Best regards,
=20
Sergey Shchelkov=20
Sales Executive
=09
=
s.shchelkov@epom.com
| serg.epom
| =
www.epom.com
=20
=09
=20
=
=20
=20
On Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 6:45=E2=80=AFPM Tasos Vogiatzis < =
tv@brainfoodmedia.gr> wrote:
Hello Sergey
=20
We have made initial discussions and have made quite a bit of progress =
on the Business Part. From what I understand, there is a workaround on =
the sticky feature that could be resolved for a fee. However, the most =
important thing is to see if we can achieve our goals with EPOM, i.e. a =
single system that runs direct campaigns, pmp and open auction and can =
do this in a single way.
=20
In the present phase we remain with a business that works in Vidverto, =
we have adapted our new (soon to be released) system to Adbutler =
(adserver) and to brid.tv (video player), and the plan =
is to work this system with its weaknesses until the end of the year, =
and prepare the next one day from now. At test, analysis and development =
level. I don’t think there is much time left, we will need your help to =
test in direct, PMP and Open Auction and make sure this can work.=20
=20
As I have explained, a big issue of the current situation is the =
inability to have a support that ensures us that the setup will work. =
That’s why it doesn’t work properly. For any discrepancies or problems, =
for the one part the problem is on the other. Brid – adserver and the =
demand partners. In short we have tested 4 demand partners, and we are =
close to becoming experts, but we are not finding solutions.
=20
This has also brought a disappointment to the team, we have a ready =
product, Interface, adapted to 2 partners, and it simply doesn’t work =
(except for 1-2% fill rate, whereas the same sites have 35% in Vidverto) =
because it can’t serve properly, because it doesn’t understand when it =
has and when it doesn’t have a vast tag, because it doesn’t can serve =
PMP etc.=20
=20
From our first communications I have positive feedback and an intuition =
that the cooperation between us can work. The data shows it. The point =
is, how do we proceed? A test we did, it didn’t work, as I understand =
=E2=80=93 Dora could explain more. How can we start it from the =
beginning and can you help us all set up what is described, as a test, =
i.e. a system with direct campaigns, pmp and Open auction, in =
collaboration with 2-3 of our sites, and see that it works?
=20
Also, will it be possible to operate a video player, even if it’s a =
test, when it doesn’t become sticky, which is a basic requirement of the =
market for good metrics?
=20
It is important to take some things from the beginning and see them in =
practice, to understand if they can be done and how they will be done, =
if it is possible to do them (because you understand that we will not =
pay a lot for the creation of a feature that you will add to your system =
and where is the market standard if well well we haven’t done a test).
=20
I really need your help until the end of the week, so that we proceed =
with some tests for the next 2 weeks and agree to start on November, or =
go to plan B. In any case it will be very difficult for us to continue =
in the same setup, but we can=E2=80=99t change it without changing all =
our API calls, the database structure and part of the interface logic. =
I=E2=80=99m willing to make the change, but I need a partner.=20
=20
Thanks a lot in advance and looking forward to hearing from you soon.
From: Tasos =
Vogiatzis <tv@brainfoodmedia.gr> Sent: Monday, October =
21, 2024 8:46 PM To: =
‘=CE=98=CE=B5=CE=BF=CE=B4=CF=8E=CF=81=CE=B1 =
=CE=9A=CE=B9=CE=BF=CF=85=CF=81=CE=BA=CE=B5=CE=BD=CE=AF=CE=B4=CE=BF=CF=85’=
<doraq@brainfoodmedia.gr> Subject: FW: Current status =
and collaboration with Brainfood
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2024 8:45 PM To: ‘Sergey =
Shchelkov’ <s.shchelkov@epom.com> C=
c: ‘=CE=98=CE=B5=CE=BF=CE=B4=CF=8E=CF=81=CE=B1 =
=CE=9A=CE=B9=CE=BF=CF=85=CF=81=CE=BA=CE=B5=CE=BD=CE=AF=CE=B4=CE=BF=CF=85’=
<doraq@brainfoodmedia.gr>Subject: RE: Current status and collaboration with =
Brainfood
Hello Sergey
By the end of the week I will have solved =
the cdn issue, I have some great offers and it looks as it won=E2=80=99t =
be a problem.
We will have a meeting internally to see the =
setup according to what you propose and if we have questions Dora will =
contact you.
Also we started investigating the video.js =
solution in parallel, which is much more targeted at playing video =
files, but this is not going to be implemented soon, we just need to =
make some tests for the moment.
Thanks a lot, and let=E2=80=99s stay in =
touch the next days.
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2024 2:39 PM To: Tasos =
Vogiatzis <tv@brainfoodmedia.gr> C=
c: =CE=98=CE=B5=CE=BF=CE=B4=CF=8E=CF=81=CE=B1 =
=CE=9A=CE=B9=CE=BF=CF=85=CF=81=CE=BA=CE=B5=CE=BD=CE=AF=CE=B4=CE=BF=CF=85 =
<doraq@brainfoodmedia.gr>Subject: Re: Current status and collaboration with =
Brainfood
Hi =
Tasos,
1 =
– Yes, you can run PMP deals without sticky as soon as you like, the =
functionality is already in the platform.
2 – It can be hosted anywhere where you’ll be able to =
generate a link to the file. Our CDN will not charge for it as the main =
video will be delivered from your servers.
3 – We don’t need an external player in this scenario =
if the main video files will be hosted with someone else, our standard =
player will work great.
On =
Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 8:56=E2=80=AFPM Tasos Vogiatzis <tv@brainfoodmedia.gr> =
wrote:
Hi Sergey
Here’s the thing: 1 – we can develop it first and you’ll pay later =
but we need confirmation from you that if it works like you expect, =
we’ll get the payment. =
I=E2=80=99m not concerned so much for the performance of the player =
itself. I expect that according to your experience it will perform well, =
with or without the sticky.
My concern is that we have to see if the whole setup we have in mind =
works in action. And to work, we need to make real tests, for example =
PMP deals, real PMP deals and see if we have the same results. The =
setup with Brid.tv and Adbutler has failed, and each side insisted that =
everything is OK.
At the same time, the PMP deal, with the same client, in Vidverto.io =
(current platform) works. We could make a test, Dora has in mind to =
test part of a PMP deal, a new PMP deal with Publicis we are about to =
start by next week. With small volumes, it doesn=E2=80=99t matter. =
But: we won=E2=80=99t have the sticky position in this =
test.
We will only assume that if we had the sticky, it would perform =
better. As long as it simply works.
This is a compromise in decision making, but realistically, I see no =
other option. Because my intention is to work and bypass =
obstacles.
=
2 – there is a way to load a main video even using our built-in =
player (the one that plays the infeed) and we shared that before – it’s =
done by specifying the main video using the custom parameter. The only =
thing is that the main video can’t be hosted on our servers and you need =
to set a link to that main video. Please let me know if that =
works. So, 1. we need to find a CDN or it can be hosted on =
our servers? 2. The streaming will be made by your CDN with the cost =
you have already inform us about? (0,009 per GB)? This could be a =
start for the tests.
Generally:
3. If I install video.js on my server and find a =
cdn/streaming (I have a meeting with fastly on Monday), would that be =
possible to be incorporated, taking account our needs as described by =
Dora? It=E2=80=99s something we can examine as well. I=E2=80=99m open to =
any solution, we have to find the best way to do it and work. With =
you.
From: Sergey =
Shchelkov <s.shchelkov@epom.com> Sent: Friday, =
October 18, 2024 12:27 PM To: Tasos Vogiatzis <tv@brainfoodmedia.gr> Cc: =
=CE=98=CE=B5=CE=BF=CE=B4=CF=8E=CF=81=CE=B1 =
=CE=9A=CE=B9=CE=BF=CF=85=CF=81=CE=BA=CE=B5=CE=BD=CE=AF=CE=B4=CE=BF=CF=85 =
<doraq@brainfoodmedia.gr> Subject: Re: =
Current status and collaboration with Brainfood
Hi Tasos,
Here’s the thing: 1 – we can develop it first and you’ll =
pay later but we need confirmation from you that if it works like =
you expect, we’ll get the payment. 2 – there is a way to load a main =
video even using our built-in player (the one that plays the infeed) and =
we shared that before – it’s done by specifying the main video using the =
custom parameter. The only thing is that the main video can’t be hosted =
on our servers and you need to set a link to that main video. = Please let me know if that works.
For the first one, of course we can test on a test page and see if the =
video outstream ad appears.
But we will never make a test on a PMP deal or anything that will =
ensure that it works.
As I told you, we come from a setup that commercial team of the =
olatform insisted that it will work, but it doesn=E2=80=99t. 6 months =
later we are on a dead end. I can=E2=80=99t commit and I can=E2=80=99t =
pay, without testing,
2.
For the second one, we have to find an external video player, but this =
has to be combined in one system. We will use the adserver in order to =
play on priority (case 1) outstream units, first direct and second PMP =
and if no vast ad is present, the ad server should recognize it and load =
the external video player. This has to be natively supported through a =
tag code provided by the video server, as it would happen with any =
external video player. If it can=E2=80=99t be supported, there is no =
solution in our case.
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Brainfood
Hi Tasos,
The solution is to test out the existing functionality =
while accepting its limitations. You can run test ads on test pages =
for example just to see if the core functionality is there and if =
everything is ok, you can commit to an agreement and our =
development of the sticky ad unit. Your external player could be =
implemented directly onto the publisher’s page or at least a test page =
to see if the workflow works.
On Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 5:35=E2=80=AFPM Tasos Vogiatzis =
<tv@brainfoodmedia.gr> =
wrote:
No, unfortunately it would not work.
So, in this case we have a third party video player, hosted on another =
server, that will not work.
Even if we have our own video player, it will be hosted on our server I =
suppose. What is the difference?
I understand your side, but how can we make a test on a 2M yearly =
business for us, based on video, when there is no possibility to test an =
external player.
Can you explain what is the solution on that?
For outstream video (direct demand or PMP), I understand that you have =
one solution but it can=E2=80=99t be sticky, so it needs to be =
implemented. So, we can=E2=80=99t make a test.
For our basic job (Open Auction), which is serving generic videos at =
in-article positions and playing pre-roll ads before the videos, we need =
a video player with vast preroll capabilities. You don=E2=80=99t have =
one, ok, and I understand that it=E2=80=99s out of the scope of the =
business. Ok with that. We propose an external video player and as I =
understand, it=E2=80=99s not possible to integrate such a =
solution.
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bject: Re: Current status and collaboration with =
Brainfood
Hi Tasos,
Unfortunately we can’t integrate a third-player into our =
templates. I suggest running a test just to check the PMP working as we =
can’t commit to developing a sticky in-feed without your commitment, I =
hope you understand. We do have a video slider that’s stickied =
(https://epom.com/ad-formats/outstream-video-slider), maybe that will work?
On Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 12:05=E2=80=AFPM Tasos Vogiatzis =
<tv@brainfoodmedia.gr> =
wrote:
Hi Sergey again
Would it be possible to incorporate natively the target-video.=
complayer, either for outstream or as video player? In order to do the =
tests with sticky features?
If yes, Dora will sent you the details you might =
need.
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bject: RE: Current status and collaboration with =
Brainfood
Hi Sergey,
Are you referring to a video player that can play =
preroll?
If yes, how we can fit an external solution? If we find an open source =
video player with preroll capabilities, would it possible to use it =
natively in your system, use your cdn and stream the =
videos?
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odmedia.gr> Su=
bject: Re: Current status and collaboration with =
Brainfood
Hi Tasos,
Thank you for your email! It does seem we fit in nicely =
into your ecosystem except for the player itself – we’re not a =
player and can’t build that business. I’m really looking forward to =
hearing more about the failed test – from my understanding it should =
have worked nicely.
On Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 6:45=E2=80=AFPM Tasos Vogiatzis =
<tv@brainfoodmedia.gr> =
wrote:
Hello Sergey
We have made initial discussions and have made quite a bit of progress =
on the Business Part. From what I understand, there is a workaround on =
the sticky feature that could be resolved for a fee. However, the most =
important thing is to see if we can achieve our goals with EPOM, i.e. a =
single system that runs direct campaigns, pmp and open auction and can =
do this in a single way.
In the present phase we remain with a business that works in Vidverto, =
we have adapted our new (soon to be released) system to Adbutler =
(adserver) and to brid.tv(video player), and the plan is to work this system =
with its weaknesses until the end of the year, and prepare the next one =
day from now. At test, analysis and development level. I don’t think =
there is much time left, we will need your help to test in direct, PMP =
and Open Auction and make sure this can work. =
As I have explained, a big issue of the current situation is the =
inability to have a support that ensures us that the setup will work. =
That’s why it doesn’t work properly. For any discrepancies or problems, =
for the one part the problem is on the other. Brid – adserver and the =
demand partners. In short we have tested 4 demand partners, and we are =
close to becoming experts, but we are not finding =
solutions.
This has also brought a disappointment to the team, we have a ready =
product, Interface, adapted to 2 partners, and it simply doesn’t work =
(except for 1-2% fill rate, whereas the same sites have 35% in Vidverto) =
because it can’t serve properly, because it doesn’t understand when it =
has and when it doesn’t have a vast tag, because it doesn’t can serve =
PMP etc.
From our first communications I have positive feedback and an intuition =
that the cooperation between us can work. The data shows it. The point =
is, how do we proceed? A test we did, it didn’t work, as I understand =
=E2=80=93 Dora could explain more. How can we start it from the =
beginning and can you help us all set up what is described, as a test, =
i.e. a system with direct campaigns, pmp and Open auction, in =
collaboration with 2-3 of our sites, and see that it =
works?
Also, will it be possible to operate a video player, even if it’s a =
test, when it doesn’t become sticky, which is a basic requirement of the =
market for good metrics?
It is important to take some things from the beginning and see them in =
practice, to understand if they can be done and how they will be done, =
if it is possible to do them (because you understand that we will not =
pay a lot for the creation of a feature that you will add to your system =
and where is the market standard if well well we haven’t done a =
test).
I really need your help until the end of the week, so that we proceed =
with some tests for the next 2 weeks and agree to start on November, or =
go to plan B. In any case it will be very difficult for us to continue =
in the same setup, but we can=E2=80=99t change it without changing all =
our API calls, the database structure and part of the interface logic. =
I=E2=80=99m willing to make the change, but I need a partner. =
Thanks a lot in advance and looking forward to hearing from you =
soon.