Navigating financial operations in the fast-paced commerce media landscape presents many complex challenges. Commerce media networks have diverse funding needs and face unique operational hurdles. And while pre-pay options provide immediate payment, they create an unnecessary burden by requiring upfront funds, which can limit advertisers’ participation. Conversely, post-pay arrangements remove this barrier by allowing advertisers to spend first and pay later, but they introduce significant risks of non-payment for network owners. Effective risk management in a post-pay world is crucial to mitigate these financial vulnerabilities.

To manage these risks, most network owners use Insertion Orders (IOs). These standardized contracts detail the specifics of an advertising deal between an advertiser and a publisher. While IOs are effective for larger advertisers and major deals, they add an extra layer of complexity to the media buying process. This complexity makes IOs impractical for commerce media networks that cater to a large number of smaller advertisers. As a result, these smaller advertisers — often referred to as “long tail” — are typically left underserved by most programs.

Harnessing Advertiser Credit Limits for Enhanced Control and Flexibility

To address the financial risks associated with post-pay models, we have introduced Advertiser Credit Limits. This feature allows network owners to set precise spending limits for each advertiser, thus providing better, more granular control over financial operations. By tailoring credit limits to each advertiser’s unique needs, this flexible solution simplifies and enhances financial management, providing tools to unlock:

Risk mitigation: Setting credit limits helps mitigate the risk of overspending, particularly in post-pay scenarios.

Granular control: Adjusting spending limits at the advertiser level enables precise budget management aligned with strategic objectives.

Seamless integration: Advertiser Credit Limits integrate seamlessly across Koddi’s financial solutions, enhancing overall management capabilities on a unified platform.

The Impact of Advertiser Credit Limits in Food Delivery: A Success Story

The benefits of Advertiser Credit Limits can be clearly seen in real-world applications. An example of this is a food delivery app that transformed its billing approach by integrating Advertiser Credit Limits directly into order fees with a post-pay system. This strategic move enabled seamless billing and a smoother experience for restaurant partners. By implementing a credit limit based on each restaurant’s average weekly orders, the app prevented excessive spending and optimized the ad program’s financial performance. This approach highlighted the app’s commitment to financial prudence while enhancing advertising effectiveness, ultimately benefiting both restaurants and the app.

In Summary

Advertiser Credit Limits provide a comprehensive solution to address challenges faced by network owners. By offering risk mitigation, granular control, seamless integration, and enhanced financial management, Advertiser Credit Limits empower commerce media networks to manage operations with precision and confidence.

Interested in learning more? Contact the Koddi team today and one of our commerce media experts will be in touch!