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agencies · dsp · 2026-07-18

DSP checklist for small and independent agencies

What lean agencies should require from a demand-side platform: no minimums, white-label portals, multi-channel seat, transparent fees, and support that matches your size.

Small and independent agencies get locked out of enterprise seats by minimums, certifications, and support tiers. The right DSP checklist is short and ruthless.

Must-haves

No spend minimums. Month-to-month or clear published pricing. One interface for CTV, display, video, audio, and DOOH. White-label client portals if you resell. Log-level or exportable reporting. Real humans when something breaks.

Nice-to-haves that become must-haves later

Proposal-to-campaign flow, first-party measurement, API access, and optional automation with audit logs. Waveband ships these on a self-serve seat without making AI the product identity.

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Put it to work.

Start free on a self-serve seat — every channel, your controls. Add Autopilot or agents only if you want them.

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