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If you saw the post on the adCenter Blog about the location targeting updates that are in the process of rolling out, no doubt you have some questions around what this means for the API.
If you are using the adCenter API, you can expect the following changes based on the version of the API you use.
While it is not required to upgrade to V8 of the adCenter API, please keep in mind that if you use V7:
The system will no longer derive Region from the AdGroup.LanguageAndRegion attribute If you have not done so already, you will need to explicitly set the LocationTarget object to specify Publisher Countries. If no LocationTargets are specified, adCenter will create a country specific LocationTarget for you based off your previous LanguageAndRegion attribute settings New LocationTargets will be created only if there is no geo target at the Campaign or Ad Group level (and using “EN_US” in the AdGroup.LanguageAndRegion is not considered geo-targeting) If there are no geo targets, new LocationTargets will be created at the Ad Group level (and Campaign level targets will not be inherited).
As always, if you
Continue reading Location Targeting Updates Coming to Microsoft Advertising adCenter API
If you didn’t see the post on the adCenter Blog, please be aware that on Saturday, January 14, 2012, adCenter, pubCenter, the adCenter API and the adCenter Desktop will be unavailable from approximately 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Pacific Time for routine system maintenance. Additionally, please be aware that reporting will be delayed through 9:00 P.M., but you shouldn’t notice any staleness in data beyond that point.
Though you will be unable to access your accounts during this time, please note that campaigns will continue to run normally and your ads will continue to serve.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Article source: http://community.microsoftadvertising.com/blogs/api/archive/2012/01/09/scheduled-maintenance-on-microsoft-advertising-adcenter-api-on-january-14th.aspx
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Article source: http://community.microsoftadvertising.com/blogs/api/archive/2011/11/16/heads-up-microsoft-advertising-adcenter-api-reporting-delays-expected.aspx
Two upgrade paths are available to you; you can upgrade to adCenter API Version 7 or Version 8.
If You Choose to Upgrade to adCenter API Version 7To learn more about adCenter API Version 7, review the release notes on MSDN. There you can find additional details on the features in Version 7.
If You Choose to Upgrade Directly to adCenter API Version 8Microsoft adCenter API Version 8 is the latest version upgrade to the API system and offers several new features and functionalities to help manage your campaigns. Version 8 is currently only available in the Production environment. To learn more about adCenter API Version 8 review the release notes on MSDN.
More Resources
Visit the adCenter API developer portal for the latest updates, recordings of past webcasts and notice of upcoming ones. Stay up to date on the latest news from adCenter and the adCenter API with the blog posts in the adCenter API Community. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed.
If you have already upgraded and are no longer using Version 6, no further action is needed at this time. If
Continue reading Reminder: Microsoft Advertising adCenter API Version 6 Will Sunset on September 30th, 2011
UPDATE: This scheduled maintenance did not happen, stay tuned to the blog for updates on when it will be rescheduled.
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All versions for the Microsoft Advertising adCenter API will experience maintenance downtime starting at 10pm PST on Saturday, August 27th to 6am PST Sunday, August 28th. While the Sandbox environment will not be available, the API Production environment will operate as usual and ads will continue to serve.
If you have any questions, please visit the API Forum.
Thanks for reading!
Tina Kelleher, SMB Community Manager
Article source: http://community.microsoftadvertising.com/blogs/api/archive/2011/08/22/microsoft-advertising-adcenter-api-sandbox-maintenance-saturday-8-27-sunday-8-28.aspx
Yesterday’s API outage has been resolved, both the UI and API are currently running. Given a moderate delay in report data during the outage, we recommend avoiding requests to the reporting service until the delay has been resolved.
Please note that campaigns will continue to run normally. We will provide notice when the delay in report data is resolved and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thanks!
Tina Kelleher, SMB Community Manager
Article source: http://community.microsoftadvertising.com/blogs/api/archive/2011/08/30/update-on-yesterdays-microsoft-advertising-adcenter-api-outage.aspx
All versions for the Microsoft Advertising adCenter API will experience maintenance downtime starting at 10pm PST on Saturday, August 27th to 6am PST Sunday, August 28th. While the Sandbox environment will not be available, the API Production environment will operate as usual and ads will continue to serve.
If you have any questions, please visit the API Forum.
Thanks for reading!
Tina Kelleher, SMB Community Manager
Article source: http://community.microsoftadvertising.com/blogs/api/archive/2011/08/22/microsoft-advertising-adcenter-api-sandbox-maintenance-saturday-8-27-sunday-8-28.aspx
The Microsoft Advertising adCenter API Version 8 will be available in the Production environment in August. Version 8 includes new and updated features to help you better manage your search and content advertising:
Global Targeting offers you greater targeting control. The LanguageAndRegion elements are divided into separate Language and PublisherCountries elements, allowing fo rmore specific targeting.
Notifications API can help you keep your account up-to-date and avoid potential campaign performance issues. Its service operations can retrieve adCenter notifications, such as a reminder that your credit card is about to expire, or an alert that a campaign budget has been depleted.
New Budget Options provide simpler budget options in adCenter. There are two new daily budget options: Standard, which divides your budget evenly throughout the day; and Accelerated, which allows your budget to spend until depleted. The monthly budget option to Divide Across the Month will no longer be available in version 8.
AdIntelligence is a new service in the adcenter API set that offers bid estimation, keyword research and keyword extraction from web site urls. New in Adcenter API V8, Ad Intelligence is available to all API advertisers. You may opt to use the Ad Intelligence
Continue reading Learn About the New Features in Upcoming adCenter API Version 8
On Saturday, July 23, 2011, the adCenter web user interface, Desktop (Beta) and API will be unavailable from approximately 11:00 AM PDT to 7:00 PM PDT for routine system maintenance. Users in all markets will be unable to access adCenter during this time. Please note that campaigns will continue to run normally.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thanks!
Tina Kelleher, SMB Community Manager
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Article source: http://community.microsoftadvertising.com/blogs/api/archive/2011/07/12/microsoft-advertising-api-maintenance-7-23-from-11am-7-pm-pdt.aspx
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Getting Started with adCenterWhere’s My Ad?Low Clicks/Impressions/PositionEditorial Policy GuidanceBidding, Budgets BillingGeographic Demographic TargetingContent Ads Syndicated SearchCampaign Analytics, Conversion Tracking ReportingadCenter Desktop BetaMicrosoft Advertising IntelligenceadCenter API DevelopmentBing ShoppingGeneral Troubleshooting / MiscellaneousFeature Requests and Feedback
pubCenter Publisher Support
Microsoft pubCenter for Mobile
Article source: http://community.microsoftadvertising.com/blogs/api/archive/2011/02/07/videos-anyone.aspx
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