Upwave's platform allows you to create powerful Cuts and Cut Categories that surface Reach and Outcomes metrics by placement-level dimensions (such as Audience, Environment, Geo, etc.) and creative-level dimensions (such as Creative Concept, Banner Size, etc.). 

Fig. 1: Below is an example of the Cut Category "Placement Type" which includes the following Cuts:

1. CTV

2. Desktop Display

3. In-App Display

4. Linear TV

5. Mobile Video

6. Pre-Roll Desktop Video

Fig. 2: Below is an example of the Cut Category "Publisher" which includes the following Cuts:

1. Amazon

2. Conde Nast Digital

3. Double Click Bid Manager

4. Hulu

5. The Trade Desk

By implementing the Upwave tag, we're able to identify unique IDs (such as Placement IDs and Creative IDs) from which we 'map' exposed respondents. Let's take a look at what an Upwave tag looks like. Below is an example of a DFP/GAM tag, which includes that ad server's default macros for Creative ID, Placement ID and Site ID:

The IDs that flow through your  first 2 macros are what we map your audiences to: 

1. Macro position #1: Mapped to Creative Dimensions such as Creative Concept, Banner Size, etc. (in this example, the IDs that flow through %ecid! would be mapped here).

2. Macro position #2: Mapped to Placement/Media Dimensions such as Audience, Environment, Geo, etc. (in this example, the IDs that flow through %epid! would be mapped here).

The 3rd macro position, Site ID, is only for tag troubleshooting and is not used for mapping.

Other ad servers may use different  types of IDs (such as Ad Unit IDs or Campaign IDs), but the general concept remains the same: The IDs used to map your audiences are those that flow through macro positions #1 and #2. 

Fig. 3: Below is an example of raw data passing through an Upwave tag. As you can see, columns A:C correspond to the 3 macros within the tag. Respondents will be attributed based on the unique IDs from columns A:B (in yellow). 

IMPORTANT!

When populating your Tactic Mapping Template, please ensure the correct values are inputted. Inputting incorrect values requires a manual override that could cause a 3-4 business day delay in accurate results appearing in your dashboard.

Ensure Upwave is receiving reporting for all tag(s) associated with your campaign. Below are our full reporting requirements based on the type of tag(s) you're using:

1. CM360-Integrated Tags: Creation, Implementation, and Reporting

2. Non-CM360-Integrated Tags: Creation, Implementation, and Reporting

Once reporting has been setup correctly, Upwave will send your Campaign Setup & Management Contacts a Tactic Mapping template to populate by a given deadline (you will receive 1x mapping template per 1x tag). The Tactic Mapping document is compiled of 2 things: 

1. The IDs that the Upwave tag has received. (These are the IDs with "#" impressions listed beside them.)

2. Extra IDs of the same type from your ad server reporting; we include these preemptively in case impressions start tracking on them later. (These are the IDs with "0" impressions listed beside them.)

The mapping template will look like this: 

Understanding your Tactic Mapping Template: 

Tab Guide:

1. "[START HERE] Legend": This is where you'll define your Cuts and Cut Categories. These values will auto-populate in the drop-downs on the other tabs, making it easier for you to map while reducing the risk of errors/typos. 

2. "Placement Dimensions": This tab will include (a) all IDs that the Upwave tag has received under macro position #2, plus (b) any excess IDs we find on your reporting that Upwave has not received impressions for (that way, if we start receiving impressions for those IDs later, mapping will already be done).

3. "Creative Dimensions": This tab will include (a) all IDs that the Upwave tag has received under macro position #1, plus (b) any excess IDs we find on your reporting that Upwave has not received impressions for (that way, if we start receiving impressions for those IDs later, mapping will already be done).

TIP!

• The IDs provided in your Tactic Mapping Template cannot be modified as they're inputted from (a) our tag, and (b) your reporting. Inputting different IDs would result in mapping audiences that would never be found.

• IDs without names will not be applied. If you've received a mapping template that includes IDs without names, it's because those IDs/names don't appear in your reporting. Please input names in your mapping template if blank. 

• Mapping templates are only used for mapping your audiences, not QAing your tag - though you may view the "Upwave Impressions" column in your mapping template for a quick glance of what activity we're seeing for each ID. Please refer to your Discrepancy Reports for all QA purposes. 

Pre-populated Cuts: 

On your "Dimensions" tabs, you'll find our default Cut Categories populated at the top:

TIP!

We input the above suggested Cut Categories - but if desired, they can be moved between tabs, added to, or removed. If you're leveraging our Portfolio feature, please take this into consideration if not using the same Cut Categories across Campaigns/Tags. 

Your Legend informs the 'Data Validation' (i.e. drop-downs) on your Placement and Creative Dimensions tabs. This is an important step since it ensures you're  only mapping your intended Cuts - as well as removes the risk of typos which could erroneously isolate Cuts in your dashboard (see Best Practices below). 

To populate the Legend: 

1. Navigate to the "Legend" tab on your Tactic Mapping Template. 

2. Populate all possible Cuts for the provided Cut Categories, formatting as needed. 

Now that your Legend is populated, it's time to populate your  Cuts and Cut Categories: 

1. Navigate back to your 'Dimension' tabs where Upwave has provided IDs ready for you to map. 

2. Using the drop-downs, select the appropriate Cuts for each Cut Category for all IDs. 

   1. If there are any IDs that you don't want mapped, simply leave them blank. 

   2. Remember: IDs without names will not be mapped. If you've received a mapping template that includes IDs without names, it's because those IDs/names don't appear in your reporting. Please input names in your mapping template if blank, and add to your report to remove them from being flagged. 

3. Upwave will automatically upload all information in your mapping template by the provided deadline. Results will appear in your dashboard next-day. 

As mentioned above, the Legend is an important step to ensure your Cuts are grouped correctly in your dashboard. Below are some examples where Cuts would be separated in your dashboard (i.e. treated as a unique Cut) as a result of incorrect inputs, which is why the Legend exists to help mitigate: 

1. Ex. 1

   1. In Market Car Shopper

   2. In Market Car Shoppers

2. Ex. 2

   1. Pluto

   2. Plluto

   3. Pluto TV

   4. PlutoTV.com

3. Ex. 3

   1. M 24-35

   2. Men 24-35

1. Cuts can only be mapped to IDs on a 1:1 basis since it's only through those IDs that our system can differentiate. This means, you can only map 1x Cut per 1x unique ID, so please ensure you're using unique IDs when trafficking your placements. 

2. If you find yourself in a situation where you don't have unique IDs, and need to map multiple Cuts, below is how you would resolve:
   

   1. Ex. 1: NOT OK! 

      1. PID

         	Placement Name	Environment
         235874	GABM_Green_3P_NAT - Core Brand - General_CPMR_DSKT_Web_435874	Desktop Web
         235874	GABM_Green_3P_NAT - Core Brand - General_CPMR_MOB_Web_435874	Mobile Web

   2. Ex. 2: OK! 

      1. PID

         	Placement Name	Environment
         235874	GABM_Green_3P_NAT - Core Brand - General_CPMR_DSKT_Web_435874	Desktop and Mobile Web

         or: 

      2. PID

         	Placement Name	Environment
         235874	GABM_Green_3P_NAT - Core Brand - General_CPMR_DSKT_Web_435874	Multiple