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DSP vs SSP Strategy Basics

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You're discussing the digital advertising ecosystem with a hiring manager for a business analyst role. They want to know whether you understand how the core platforms on the buy side and sell side differ, and why that distinction matters in practice.

Question

Explain the difference between a Demand-Side Platform (DSP) and a Supply-Side Platform (SSP).