DoubleClick for Publishers, also known as DFP, has been one of the most successful ad managers ever created. Google acquires DFP, Google does not change the original philosophy of DFP as an Ad Manager, but introduces a new element: instead of choosing ads from deals only, publishers can also include ads from AdExchange (abbreviated: AdEx).
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