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Bulk Operations: Creative & Campaigns

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Overview:

Please note that this feature will initially be available exclusively in English.

 

This guide provides instructions on how to upload campaigns using the Taboola UI's bulk operations feature. Bulk operations allow advertisers to efficiently create or update multiple campaigns and ads using an Excel sheet template.

 

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these steps to upload campaigns using the bulk operations feature:

 

  1. Click Create -> Bulk Upload
  2.  Download Template / Export Data: Download the provided Excel sheet template for bulk campaign operations.
  3. Fill in Campaign Details: Enter campaign details in the Excel sheet according to the provided template. Ensure you provide required information such as Campaign Name, Brand Name, Marketing Objective, etc. Optional fields can be left blank if not applicable. In case of updating, only Campaign Id is needed in addition to the change needed.
  4. Save and Upload: Once all campaign details are filled in, save the Excel sheet and proceed to upload it using the bulk operations feature in the Taboola UI.
  5. Review: Review the processing report to ensure changes were applied correctly and no further change is needed.

By following these steps, you can efficiently create or update multiple campaigns and ads using the bulk operations feature in the Taboola UI. For any further assistance or inquiries, please  contact our support team.

 

** How to get site names for Block-Sites? Use your Sites report in Taboola Ads/DSP

  1. Open Sites tab
  2. Add a custom column “Site Name”

Now you can see the Unique name for sites. These names are suitable for Block Sites operation via Excel.

 

For your convenience, you can now export the site report to CSV or Google Drive with the “Site Name”.



Field Required Example Eligible Values Explanation
Campaign ID Readonly 80033 Numeric The unique identifier for the advertising campaign. Leave this blank if creating a campaign or fill in an ID if updating a campaign.
Campaign Name Required DemoCampaign - Edited Text The name of the advertising campaign.
Brand Name Required Lenovo Text The name of your product, brand, or website. This name will appear in your ad, below the title.
Marketing Objective Required LEAD GENERATION Text The marketing objective of the campaign.
Conversion Goal Optional My Conversion Event Please see "Conversion Events" tab for all available conversion events The conversion goal of the campaign.
Start Date Optional 6/9/2014 Date (Local Time Zone) The start date of the advertising campaign.
End Date Optional   Date (Local Time Zone) The end date of the advertising campaign.
DayParting Timezone Optional US/Eastern Please see "Time Zones" tab for all available time zones The timezone for day parting.
Day Parting Optional day:MONDAY,fromHour:4,untilHour:20,cpcModification:-10;
day:TUESDAY,fromHour:5,untilHour:21,cpcModification:10		 Set Specific days or hours. Based on the timezone of the account. See example for format. Multiple Allowed. Schedule for showing ads during specific times and days.
Country Targeting Type Optional Include Include, Exclude Specifies whether to include or exclude countries from targeting.
Country Targeting Optional US; JP; Please see "Country Codes" tab for all available countries. Multiple Allowed. The countries targeted by the advertising campaign.
Region/State Type Optional Include Include, Exclude Specifies whether to include or exclude regions/states from targeting.
Region/State Targeting Optional AL; MI; Please see "Region Codes" tab for all available values. Multiple Allowed. The regions or states targeted by the advertising campaign.
DMA Type Optional Include Include, Exclude Specifies whether to include or exclude Designated Market Areas (DMAs) from targeting.
DMA Targeting Optional 583; 532; Please see "DMA Codes" tab for all available values. Multiple Allowed. The DMAs targeted by the advertising campaign.
City Type Optional Include Include, Exclude Specifies whether to include or exclude cities from targeting.
City Targeting Optional 58433; 52332; Please see "City Codes" tab for all available values. Multiple Allowed. The cities targeted by the advertising campaign.
Postal Code Type Optional Include Include, Exclude  
Postal Code Targeting Optional M5V 3L9; 90002; Multiple Allowed The postal codes targeted by the advertising campaign.
Platform Targeting Optional Desktop; Mobile; Desktop, Mobile, Tablet. Multiple Allowed (Not Recommended) The devices targeted by the advertising campaign.
OS Targeting Type Optional Include Include, Exclude Specifies whether to include or exclude operating systems from targeting.
OS Targeting Optional iOS 9; Android 13; Windows - All; Please see "OS" tab for all available OS. Multiple Allowed. The operating systems targeted by the advertising campaign.
Browser Targeting Type Optional Include Include, Exclude Specifies whether to include or exclude browsers from targeting.
Browser Targeting Optional Chrome; Safari; Please see "Browsers" tab for all available Browsers. Multiple Allowed. The browsers targeted by the advertising campaign.
Contextual Segments Targeting - Include Optional 234; 534; 12; Please see the "Contextual Categories" tab for all available contextual segments.
Segment IDs, Multiple Allowed.		 Contextual segments to include in targeting.
Contextual Segments Targeting - Exclude Optional 234; 534; 12; Please see the "Contextual Categories" tab for all available contextual segments.
Segment IDs, Multiple Allowed.		 Contextual segments to exclude from targeting.
Marketplace Audience Targeting - Include 1 Optional 234; 534; 12; Please see the "Marketplace Audiences" tab for all available audiences.
Segment IDs, Multiple Allowed.		 Marketplace audience segments to include in targeting.
Segments in this column have an OR relationship and different targeting columns have an AND relationship.
Suggestion: Use this grouping for Age segments.
Marketplace Audience Targeting - Include 2 Optional 234; 534; 12; Please see the "Marketplace Audiences" tab for all available audiences.
Segment IDs, Multiple Allowed.		 Marketplace audience segments to include in targeting.
Segments in this column have an OR relationship and different targeting columns have an AND relationship.
Suggestion: Use this grouping for Gender segments.
Marketplace Audience Targeting - Include 3 Optional 234; 534; 12; Please see the "Marketplace Audiences" tab for all available audiences.
Segment IDs, Multiple Allowed.		 Marketplace audience segments to include in targeting.
Segments in this column have an OR relationship and different targeting columns have an AND relationship.
Suggestion: Use this grouping for Other segments.
Marketplace Audience Targeting - Include 4 Optional 234; 534; 12; Please see the "Marketplace Audiences" tab for all available audiences.
Segment IDs, Multiple Allowed.		 Marketplace audience segments to include in targeting.
Segments in this column have an OR relationship and different targeting columns have an AND relationship.
Suggestion: Use this grouping for Other segments.
Marketplace Audience Targeting - Exclude Optional 234; 534; 12; Please see the "Marketplace Audiences" tab for all available audiences.
Segment IDs, Multiple Allowed.		 Marketplace audience segments to exclude from targeting.
My Audiences Targeting - Include Optional 234; 534; 12; Please see the "My Audiences" tab for all available audiences.
Segment IDs, Multiple Allowed.		 Custom audience segments to include in targeting.
My Audiences Targeting - Exclude Optional 234; 534; 12; Please see the "My Audiences" tab for all available audiences.
Segment IDs, Multiple Allowed.		 Custom audience segments to exclude from targeting.
Block Sites - Include Optional dumontmedia-express;eslmedia-theindependent See ** on how to get file names from our platform.

Fill in only "Blocked Sites - Include" OR "Blocked Sites - Exclude" per campaign.

Multiple Allowed.		 Specific sites to include for placement blocking.
Block Sites - Exclude Optional espnnetwork-espnaustralia See ** on how to get file names from our platform.

Fill in only "Blocked Sites - Include" OR "Blocked Sites - Exclude" per campaign.

Multiple Allowed.		 Specific sites to exclude for placement blocking.
Brand Safety Optional ALL ALL, SAFE Specifies the brand safety level for the campaign.
Bidding Strategy Required Enhanced CPC Enhanced CPC, Max Conversions, Target CPA, Fixed Bid  
CPA Goal Required if TARGET_CPA was selected as Bidding Strategy 0 Numeric The cost per acquisition (CPA) goal for the campaign (if using Target CPA bidding strategy).
Pricing Model Required if SMART or FIXED was selected as Bidding Strategy CPC CPC,vCPM,CPM #CPC can be selected if SMART or FIXED was selected as Bidding Strategy

#CPM or vCPM can be selected if FIXED was selected as Bidding Strategy
Bid Required if SMART or FIXED was selected as Bidding Strategy. 1.5 Numeric The bid amount for the campaign.
Budget Type Required LIFETIME DAILY, MONTHLY, LIFETIME The type of budget allocation for the campaign.
Budget Amount Required 12 Numeric The budget amount allocated for the campaign.
Spending Limit Type Required NONE NONE, MONTHLY, LIFETIME The spending limit type for the campaign.
Only applicable for DAILY budget type
Spending Limit Optional 12 Numeric The spending limit for the campaign.
Only applicable for DAILY budget type
Ad Optimization Optional Optimized Optimized, Even The ad optimization strategy for the campaign.
AB Test End Date Required if EVEN was selected for Ad Optimization 11/19/2023 Date (Local Time Zone) The end date for the AB test.
Tracking Code Optional utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=referral Text The tracking code for the campaign.

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Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these steps to upload campaigns using the bulk operations feature:

 

  1. Click Create -> Bulk Upload
  2.  Download Template / Export Data: Download the provided Excel sheet template for bulk operations excel.
  3. Fill in Ad Details: Enter campaign details in the Excel sheet according to the provided template (Ad is in the second tab). Ensure you provide required information such as Landing Page URL, Title and Image (from any kind). Optional fields can be left blank if not applicable. In case of updating, only Ad Id is needed in addition to the change needed.
  4. Save and Upload: Once all ad details are filled in, save the Excel sheet and proceed to upload it using the bulk operations feature in the Taboola UI.
  5. Add Zip File with media items if need  if needed (See Uploading a ZIP File with Media Items for Ads section in this article)
  6. Review: Review the processing report to ensure changes were applied correctly and no further change is needed.

 

By following these steps, you can efficiently create or update multiple campaigns and ads using the bulk operations feature in the Taboola UI. For any further assistance or inquiries, please refer to the Taboola support resources or contact our support team.

 

Template Fields

Field Required Value Example Eligible Values Instructions
Ad ID Readonly Numeric   Numeric values Leave this blank when creating a new ad. Fill with relevant ad ID when updating.
Campaign ID Optional Numeric 36007305 Numeric values Optionally assign new uploaded ad to an existing campaign ID. NOTE: This field is only valid upon creation. Leave this blank when updating. Ads will not be removed from campaigns when leaving this field blank during an update.
Landing Page URL Required URL https://blog.taboola.com URL The URL of the landing page associated with the ad.
Ad Name Optional Text MyNewAd Text The name of the ad.
Custom ID Optional Text custom-id-new Text A custom identifier for the ad.
Title Required Text Taboola Blog Text The title of the ad.
Description Optional Text Blog 1234 Text The description of the ad.
CTA Optional Text Read More Text The call-to-action text for the ad.
Image File Name Optional Text puppy.jpg Text If this ad uses an image from the attached zip, please do not fill in the Image URL column. If this ad uses an image file named "adImage.jpg", this field should be populated as "adImage.jpg".
Image URL Optional URL http://cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/static/thumbnails/example.jpeg URL The URL of the image used in the ad.
Motion Ad Video/Gif File Name Optional Text puppy.mp4 Text If this ad uses a video or gif from the attached zip, please do not fill in the Video URL or Gif URL columns. If this ad uses a video file named "adVideo.mp4", this field should be populated as "adVideo.mp4".
Motion Ad Video URL Optional URL https://cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/static/thumbnails/example.mp4 URL If you fill in this field, please do not fill in Gif URL. Supported video files types are MP4, MOV. Minimum dimensions: 600 x 400 px. Video file size may not exceed 50Mb. Aspect Ratios: between 16:9 and 4:5 (Best practice ratios are 16:9, 4:3, 4:5, or 1:1).
Motion Ad Gif URL Optional URL https://cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/static/thumbnails/example.gif URL If you fill in this field, please do not fill in Video URL. Supported gif file types is only Gif. Gif file size may not exceed 5Mb. Aspect Ratios: between 16:9 and 4:5 (Best practice ratios are 16:9, 4:3, 4:5, or 1:1).
Motion Ads Default Image File Name Optional Text cats.jpeg Text If this ad uses a default image from the attached zip, please do not fill in the Motion Ads Default Image URL column. If this ad uses a default image file named "adDefaultImage.jpeg", this field should be populated as "adDefaultImage.jpeg".
Motion Ads Default Image URL Optional URL http://cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/static/thumbnails/cefdcf2c8136a654b68ace5e7f5d3824.jpg URL When choosing a default image, select the best performing static image from your existing campaigns. This field only applies when performing an update.
Status Optional Text (Active/Paused) Active Active, Paused Supported Values: Active, Paused. Updating a tag will override previous tags.
3rd Party Tracking 1 - Pixel URL Optional URL <SCRIPT language='JavaScript1.1' SRC=...?\"></SCRIPT> URL Valid impression URL is required, its corresponding type needs to be filled too. If this ad is secure, this needs to contain https. Please click the cell dropdown for supported values.
3rd Party Tracking 1 - Tag Type Optional Text JS - DCM Text  
3rd Party Tracking Pixel 1 - Event Type Optional Text (Impressions/Viewable Impressions/Clicks) Impressions Impressions, Viewable Impressions, Clicks Supported Values: Impressions, Viewable Impressions, Clicks. Updating a tag will override previous tags.
3rd Party Tracking 2 - Pixel URL Optional URL https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/.....${};ltd=;dc_tdv=1?;dc_ref={site_domain} URL Valid impression URL is required, its corresponding type needs to be filled too. If this ad is secure, this needs to contain https. Please click the cell dropdown for supported values.
3rd Party Tracking 2 - Tag Type Optional Text 3rd Party Pixel Text Javascript tags only support the Impressions event type.
3rd Party Tracking Pixel 2 - Event Type Optional Text (Impressions/Viewable Impressions/Clicks) Impressions Impressions, Viewable Impressions, Clicks Supported Values: Impressions, Viewable Impressions, Clicks. Updating a tag will override previous tags.
3rd Party Tracking 3 - Pixel URL Optional URL   URL Valid impression URL is required, its corresponding type needs to be filled too. If this ad is secure, this needs to contain https. Please click the cell dropdown for supported values.
3rd Party Tracking 3 - Tag Type Optional Text   Text Javascript tags only support the Impressions event type.
3rd Party Tracking Pixel 3 - Event Type Optional Text (Impressions/Viewable Impressions/Clicks)   Impressions, Viewable Impressions, Clicks Supported Values: Impressions, Viewable Impressions, Clicks. Updating a tag will override previous tags.
3rd Party Tracking 4 - Pixel URL Optional URL   URL Valid impression URL is required, its corresponding type needs to be filled too. If this ad is secure, this needs to contain https. Please click the cell dropdown for supported values.
3rd Party Tracking 4 - Tag Type Optional Text   Text Javascript tags only support the Impressions event type.
3rd Party Tracking Pixel 4 - Event Type Optional Text (Impressions/Viewable Impressions/Clicks)   Impressions, Viewable Impressions, Clicks Supported Values: Impressions, Viewable Impressions, Clicks. Updating a tag will override previous tags.
3rd Party Tracking 5 - Pixel URL Optional URL   URL Valid impression URL is required, its corresponding type needs to be filled too. If this ad is secure, this needs to contain https. Please click the cell dropdown for supported values.
3rd Party Tracking 5 - Tag Type Optional Text   Text Javascript tags only support the Impressions event type.
3rd Party Tracking Pixel 5 - Event Type Optional Text (Impressions/Viewable Impressions/Clicks)   Impressions, Viewable Impressions, Clicks Supported Values: Impressions, Viewable Impressions, Clicks. Updating a tag will override previous tags.

Review templated field explanations here

Uploading a ZIP File with Media Items for Ads

The Bulk Upload feature in Taboola allows for the efficient creation and updating of multiple ads by uploading a ZIP file containing media items. This process is crucial for synchronizing media items in your Excel template with the actual media files. Follow the steps below to ensure a smooth upload process:

Step 1: Prepare Your Excel File

Before uploading your ZIP file, you must first prepare and upload an Excel file using the provided template. This file should include all necessary details for your campaigns and ads. 

Make sure to reference your media files accurately in the Excel file by matching the file names exactly as they will appear in your ZIP file, with the file suffix (Example: myImage.jpg) 

The relevant columns in the Excel Ads Tab are: Image File Name, Motion Ad Video/Gif File Name, Motion Ads Default Image File Name.

Step 2: Create Your ZIP File

Create a ZIP file containing all the media items you intend to use in your ads. The file names within this ZIP file must correspond exactly to the names listed in your Excel template. This matching ensures that each media item is correctly associated with its respective ad in the Taboola system.

  • File Naming: Ensure each media file's name in the ZIP file exactly matches the file name specified in the Excel file.
  • Supported Formats: Include only supported file formats as specified in the Taboola creative guidelines.

Example of a valid Zip Files structure:

myZipFile.zip

|- myFirstImage.png

|- mySecondImage.png

 

Or

 

myZipFile.zip

|- myFolder

   |- myFirstImage.png

   |- mySecondImage.png

 

In these examples the File name in the excel should be myFirstImage.png Or mySecondImage.png

Example of a invalid Zip Files structure:

 

Multiple folders (invalid):

myZipFile.zip

|- myFirstFolder

   |- myFirstImage.png

   |- mySecondImage.png

|- mySecondFolder

   |- myThirdImage.png

   |- myFourthImage.png

 

Mix of folder and files (invalid):

myZipFile.zip

|- myFirstFolder

   |- myFirstImage.png

   |- mySecondImage.png

|- myThirdImage.png

|- myFourthImage.png


Step 3: Upload Your ZIP File

Once your Excel file and ZIP file are ready, you can proceed with the upload:

  1. Navigate to the Bulk Operations section within your Taboola dashboard.
  2. Under Bulk Upload, select the option to upload an Excel file. After uploading your Excel file, proceed to upload your ZIP file containing the media items.
  3. Click on the upload area to select your ZIP file or drag and drop the file into the designated area.
  4. Once both files are uploaded, confirm the upload. Taboola will process the Excel file and link the media items from the ZIP file based on the file names provided.

Step 4: Review and Confirm

After uploading, Taboola will validate the images. Any discrepancies or issues will be flagged for review. Ensure that:

  • All media items are correctly linked as per your Excel sheet entries.
  • No errors are reported in the Processing Report.

 

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