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Creating a new
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There are two Channel Types you can create:
Basic - Any number of inventory sources can be created underneath this Channel type. Sources with and without pods are supported in routers.
Traffic Router - Within a Traffic Router Channel Type, you can add any number of inventory sources and specify ratios for the inventory split. Sources with and without pods are supported in routers.
Channel Type: Basic
With the Channel Type set to Basic, the Basic Settings looks like this:
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Provide the Channel Name (required), the Channel Type (required) and the Client's revshare (required) and click
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Client's revshare - Please enter a % value between 1 - 100 %. The value entered here will be applied to the Pricing Types that can be leveraged when Creating a Source. However, they can be overridden at each source level. |
You can add an Channel description and a Seller Type if desired. Seller Type selections default to Publisher, but can be changed to Intermediary or Both.
Additionally, you can select global block lists that have been created in the Tools > Global Lists section. You can block Demand by App_names, Bundle_IDs, and Domains. With the help of these lists, requests are going to be blocked and won't reach your Demand.
Schain Object Behavior: These are options you will find in this dropdown.
Options:
Append to supply chain: IndiCue appends asi and sid to the calls from sources at the end of the supply chain. If there’s no supply chain passed from the initial call, then IndiCue will create it, indicating that it’s not complete.
Append to supply chain (complete): IndiCue appends asi and sid to the calls from sources at the end of the supply chain. If there’s no supply chain passed from the initial call, then IndiCue will create it, indicating that it’s complete.
Override supply chain: IndiCue overwrites the chain placing your sid and asi as initiator along with setting an indicator that the supply chain object is complete.
Do not pass supply chain: IndiCue will remove the supply chain from the request and won’t send it over further.
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Channel Type: Traffic Router
However, if the Channel Type selection is Traffic Router, the settings are greatly reduced to this and all that is required is the Channel name:
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At the bottom of the Channel settings, API access link can be found. This option provides access to the statistics through an XML link that is created once the Channel is created.
More detailed information along with API documentation can be downloaded by clicking on the Download button.
When you finish creating the new Channel click on the
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button to apply the changes.
channel in IndiCue is simple. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Start Creating a Channel
Navigate to the Channel dropdown in the upper-left corner of the screen and select New Channel.
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Step 2: Choose a Channel Type
There are two options for Channel Types:
Basic: Add multiple inventory sources. Works with both podded and non-podded content.
Traffic Router: Distribute inventory across sources with adjustable ratios.
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Step 3: Fill in the Channel Details
Provide the following details:
Channel Name (Required): Enter a unique name.
Channel Type (Required): Select either Basic or Traffic Router.
Client’s Revshare (Required): Specify the percentage (1–100%) that applies to revenue sharing.
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Step 4: Optional Advanced Settings
You can configure additional options such as:
Seller Type: Choose between Publisher, Intermediary, or Both.
Global Block Lists: Add block lists for apps, bundles, or domains.
Schain Object Behavior: Decide how supply chain information is handled:
Append or overwrite the chain.
Leave it blank to use default behavior.
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Step 5: API Access
At the bottom of the settings, you’ll see an API Access section. This provides an XML link for reporting once the channel is created.
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Step 6: Save Your Changes
Once all the details are filled out, click Create to finalize the channel.
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