> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.citrusad.com/retail-media-interface/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.citrusad.com/retail-media-interface/integration/generating-ads/banner-ads-static/requesting-banner-ads.md).

# Requesting banner ads

## Requesting ads

As product ads and banners are generated on the same endpoint, if your placement's context is the same, you are able to request product ads in the same request as banners.

The number of products ads you may receive is configured by defining the `maxNumberOfAds` parameter. The number of banner ads you may receive can be configured with the `maxNumberOfAds` property per unique slotId

All banner ad requests require the `contentStandardId` and the `bannerSlots` you are requesting ads for. In addition, your banner call should include the context's `customerId`,`sessionId`,`placement`, and `catalogId`.

{% hint style="info" %}
You might notice some changes here!

We're introducing a change to how you request banner ads from Epsilon Retail Media. If you are already integrated, you might request with a property called `bannerSlotIds`. We've superseded this with our new `bannerSlots` capability. If you'd like to review how to request ads with the `bannerSlotIds` property, please navigate to the bottom of this page.

This `bannerSlots` capability was rolled out in September, 2022.
{% endhint %}

### Search placements

Search placements are typically the easiest to request. They require a `searchTerm` to be specified in the request, like the example below:

```http
POST $BASE_URL/v1/ads/generate HTTP/1.1
accept: application/json
content-type: application/json
Authorization: Basic <API_KEY>
{
    "customerId": "wertg5432a",
    "sessionId": "ec9-4e07-881d-3e9",
    "dtmCookieId": "AAAF8xLBTA968AB6TOthAAAAAAE",
    "placement": "search",
    "catalogId": "628dbe95-2ec9-4e07-881d-3e9f92ab2e0b",
    "searchTerm": "chocolate",
    "options": {
   						 "filterMode": "AndOr"
 							 },
    "contentStandardId": "fec2ab89-7a29-42b5-b58a-5675688b52d9",
    "bannerSlots": [
           {
      "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
      "maxNumberOfAds": 1
    },
    {
      "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
      "maxNumberOfAds": 2
    }
    ],
    "maxNumberOfAds": 3
}
```

### Category placements

Category placements require `productFilters` to be specified in the request. Below is an example of where you would send the category filters:

```http
POST $BASE_URL/v1/ads/generate HTTP/1.1
accept: application/json
content-type: application/json
Authorization: Basic <API_KEY>
{
    "customerId": "wertg5432a",
    "sessionId": "ec9-4e07-881d-3e9",
    "dtmCookieId": "AAAF8xLBTA968AB6TOthAAAAAAE",
    "placement": "category",
    "catalogId": "628dbe95-2ec9-4e07-881d-3e9f92ab2e0b",
    "productFilters": [
     	 ["category:Cupboard/Snacks"]
    ],
    "options": {
   							 "filterMode": "AndOr"
 							 },
    "contentStandardId": "fec2ab89-7a29-42b5-b58a-5675688b52d9",
    "bannerSlots": [
           {
      "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
      "maxNumberOfAds": 1
    },
    {
      "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
      "maxNumberOfAds": 2
    }
    ],
    "maxNumberOfAds": 3
}
```

As additional categories are perused, you should update your API call accordingly.

### Cross-sell category placements

Cross-sell category placements have a very similar request to category placements. You will want to specify the exact category you are requesting ads for. This is typically the page you are on. Specify the category in the `productFilters` of the request. The example below shows where you would send the category filters:

```http
POST $BASE_URL/v1/ads/generate HTTP/1.1
accept: application/json
content-type: application/json
Authorization: Basic <API_KEY>
{
    "customerId": "wertg5432a",
    "sessionId": "ec9-4e07-881d-3e9",
    "dtmCookieId": "AAAF8xLBTA968AB6TOthAAAAAAE",
    "placement": "category-cross-sell",
    "catalogId": "628dbe95-2ec9-4e07-881d-3e9f92ab2e0b",
    "productFilters": [
     	 ["category:Cupboard/Snacks"]
    ],
    "options": {
   							 "filterMode": "AndOr"
 							 },
    "contentStandardId": "fec2ab89-7a29-42b5-b58a-5675688b52d9",
    "bannerSlots": [
           {
      "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
      "maxNumberOfAds": 1
    },
    {
      "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
      "maxNumberOfAds": 2
    }
    ],
    "maxNumberOfAds": 3
}
```

As additional categories are perused, you need to update your API call accordingly.

{% hint style="info" %}
Merging organic and cross-sell category targeting?

If you're looking to merge an organic and cross-sell category ad request into a single placement, you will need to implement merging and delivery logic to your customers. This is the integator's responsibility, though Epsilon Retail Media are happy to be consulted.

In general, we advise that you show organic category ads, and position and category cross-sell advertisements after the organic placements.
{% endhint %}

### Broad match placements

Broad placements such as home or checkout pages do not require any `productFilters` to be specified in the request. Any filters the retailer would like to specify (on offer, new, etc) can be specified in the `productFilters` to ensure Epsilon Retail Media only serve ads within the requirements, like the example below:

```http
POST $BASE_URL/v1/ads/generate HTTP/1.1
accept: application/json
content-type: application/json
Authorization: Basic <API_KEY>
{
    "customerId": "wertg5432a",
    "sessionId": "ec9-4e07-881d-3e9",
    "dtmCookieId": "AAAF8xLBTA968AB6TOthAAAAAAE",
    "placement": "home",
    "catalogId": "628dbe95-2ec9-4e07-881d-3e9f92ab2e0b",
    "productFilters": [
     	 []
    ],
    "options": {
   							 "filterMode": "AndOr"
 							 },
    "contentStandardId": "fec2ab89-7a29-42b5-b58a-5675688b52d9",
    "bannerSlots": [
           {
      "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
      "maxNumberOfAds": 1
    },
    {
      "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
      "maxNumberOfAds": 2
    }
    ],
    "maxNumberOfAds": 3
}
```

### Request enhancements

We advise you to consider the below enhancements to improve your user experience.

#### Filtered searches

If your customer filters their search, you can extend your context to provide `productFilters`. Below is an example where the customer is filtering by the category "Cupboard" and the dietary restriction "Gluten-free". This same principle can be applied to any category or broad match placement.

```http
POST $BASE_URL/v1/ads/generate HTTP/1.1
accept: application/json
content-type: application/json
Authorization: Basic <API_KEY>
{
    "customerId": "wertg5432a",
    "sessionId": "ec9-4e07-881d-3e9",
    "dtmCookieId": "AAAF8xLBTA968AB6TOthAAAAAAE",
    "placement": "search",
    "catalogId": "628dbe95-2ec9-4e07-881d-3e9f92ab2e0b",
    "searchTerm": "chocolate",
    "productFilters": [
     	 ["category:Cupboard"],["dietary:Gluten-free"]
    ],
    "options": {
   							 "filterMode": "AndOr"
 							 },
    "contentStandardId": "fec2ab89-7a29-42b5-b58a-5675688b52d9",
    "bannerSlots": [
           {
      "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
      "maxNumberOfAds": 1
    },
    {
      "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
      "maxNumberOfAds": 2
    }
    ],
    "maxNumberOfAds": 3
}
```

#### Filtering by location

If you are synchronising location filters in your catalog, you can extend your context to provide the customer's store location in the `productFilters`, like the example below:

```http
POST $BASE_URL/v1/ads/generate HTTP/1.1
accept: application/json
content-type: application/json
Authorization: Basic <API_KEY>
{
    "customerId": "wertg5432a",
    "sessionId": "ec9-4e07-881d-3e9",
    "dtmCookieId": "AAAF8xLBTA968AB6TOthAAAAAAE",
    "placement": "search",
    "catalogId": "628dbe95-2ec9-4e07-881d-3e9f92ab2e0b",
    "searchTerm": "chocolate",
    "productFilters": [
     	 ["category:Cupboard"],["dietary:Gluten-free"],["location:Westenbury"]
    ],
    "options": {
   							 "filterMode": "AndOr"
 							 },
    "contentStandardId": "fec2ab89-7a29-42b5-b58a-5675688b52d9",
    "bannerSlots": [
           {
      "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
      "maxNumberOfAds": 1
    },
    {
      "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
      "maxNumberOfAds": 2
    }
    ],
    "maxNumberOfAds": 3
}
```

### Using the bannerSlotIds parameter (legacy)

If you're already integrated, you might be requesting ads with `bannerSlotIds` instead of `bannerSlots`. This is an array of strings wherein you would specify the banner slots you require ads for. We've improved our capability so that you can request more than one ad for the same banner slot. If you are interested, you will need to enhance your integration to the `bannerSlots` method outlined above.

```http
POST $BASE_URL/v1/ads/generate HTTP/1.1
accept: application/json
content-type: application/json
Authorization: Basic <API_KEY>
{
    "customerId": "wertg5432a",
    "sessionId": "ec9-4e07-881d-3e9",
    "dtmCookieId": "AAAF8xLBTA968AB6TOthAAAAAAE",
    "placement": "search",
    "catalogId": "628dbe95-2ec9-4e07-881d-3e9f92ab2e0b",
    "searchTerm": "chocolate",
    "productFilters": [
     	 ["category:Cupboard"],["dietary:Gluten-free"],["location:Westenbury"]
    ],
    "options": {
   							 "filterMode": "AndOr"
 							 },
    "contentStandardId": "fec2ab89-7a29-42b5-b58a-5675688b52d9",
    "bannerSlotIds": [
        "<SLOT_ID>","<SLOT_ID>"
    ],
    "maxNumberOfAds": 3
}
```

## The banner ad response

All responses follow the same JSON format. If you are requesting product ads, the `ads` array will be populated as per the example below. Banners populate the `banners` array, so content is only returned for banner slots with ads.

```json
{
    "ads": [
        {
            "id": "display__QqHaKRrKlFm1Wxr9c_DXJN4HSE3NzMzNjM2",
            "gtin": "7733636",
            "discount": {
                "amount": 0,
                "minPrice": 0,
                "maxPerCustomer": 0
            },
            "expiry": "2021-05-12T04:17:50.400902957Z",
            "position": 1
        },
        {
            "id": "display_NzsHqP0_iQedlo9VnrO2vqkwi_k3NzMzNjI4",
            "gtin": "7733628",
            "discount": {
                "amount": 0,
                "minPrice": 0,
                "maxPerCustomer": 0
            },
            "expiry": "2021-05-12T04:17:50.400908257Z",
            "position": 2
        }
    ],
    "banners": [
				{
            "id": "banner_XeemTeq59HapGSp4vccOYfBq_yvc3zMzNjM2",
            "contentStandardId": "fec2ab89-7a29-42b5-b58a-5675688b52d9",
            "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
            "imageUrl": "https://cdn.flavedo.io/s/-oW-C3cEViSSO2krWkwOBUXOhvUdhHOySx-YQLGZ1lA=",
            "linkUrl": "https://www.retailer.com/link",
            "altText": "Your local ice cream",
            "text": "",
            "gtins": [
                "7733628",
                "7714107",
                "7163379",
                "7733636",
                "7733657"
            ],
            "expiry": "2021-05-17T01:49:17.75503253Z",
            "tags": {},
            "position": 1
        },
				{
            "id": "banner_A0KA6mNmFs6sZPb_FvwWe5k6x6c3NzMzNjM3",
            "contentStandardId": "fec2ab89-7a29-42b5-b58a-5675688b52d9",
            "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
            "imageUrl": "https://cdn.flavedo.io/s/-oW-dfsgrerWkwOBUXOhvUdhHOySx-YQLreGZ1lw=",
            "linkUrl": "https://www.retailer.com/link",
            "altText": "Advertisement for pet food.",
            "text": "",
            "gtins": [
                "16309011",
                "57312011",
                "65250011"
            ],
            "expiry": "2021-05-17T01:49:17.75503253Z",
            "tags": {},
            "position": 2
        }
				],
    "products": [],
     "memoryToken":"85ykKVv-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"
}
```

The `id` field is your Ad ID used in impression and click reports. Please refer to the reference for more information on each string.

### Marketplace sellerId

If onboarding marketplace sellers, you may see an additional `sellerId` per ad in the response. This will only appear if the team that owns the campaign being served has a seller ID configured in the UI. The example below shows one ad with a sellerId, one without.

```json
{
    "ads": [
        {
            "id": "display_QqHaKRrKlFm1Wxr9c_DXJN4HSE3NzMzNjM2",
            "gtin": "7733636",
            "discount": {
                "amount": 0,
                "minPrice": 0,
                "maxPerCustomer": 0
            },
            "expiry": "2021-05-12T04:17:50.400902957Z",
            "position": 1
        },
        {
            "id": "display_NzsHqP0_iQedlo9VnrO2vqkwi_k3NzMzNjI4",
            "gtin": "7733628",
            "sellerId": "2834-ascre-2wcr4",
            "discount": {
                "amount": 0,
                "minPrice": 0,
                "maxPerCustomer": 0
            },
            "expiry": "2021-05-12T04:17:50.400908257Z",
            "position": 2
        }
    ],
     "banners": [
				{
            "id": "banner_XeemTeq59HapGSp4vccOYfBq_yvc3zMzNjM2",
            "contentStandardId": "fec2ab89-7a29-42b5-b58a-5675688b52d9",
            "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
            "sellerId": "43d-w4-2wcr4",
            "imageUrl": "https://cdn.flavedo.io/s/-oW-C3cEViSSO2krWkwOBUXOhvUdhHOySx-YQLGZ1lA=",
            "linkUrl": "https://www.retailer.com/link",
            "altText": "Your local ice cream",
            "text": "",
            "gtins": [
                "7733628",
                "7714107",
                "7163379",
                "7733636",
                "7733657"
            ],
            "expiry": "2021-05-17T01:49:17.75503253Z",
            "tags": {},
            "position": 1
        },
				{
            "id": "banner_A0KA6mNmFs6sZPb_FvwWe5k6x6c3NzMzNjM3",
            "contentStandardId": "fec2ab89-7a29-42b5-b58a-5675688b52d9",
            "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
            "imageUrl": "https://cdn.flavedo.io/s/-oW-dfsgrerWkwOBUXOhvUdhHOySx-YQLreGZ1lw=",
            "linkUrl": "https://www.retailer.com/link",
            "altText": "Advertisement for pet food.",
            "text": "",
            "gtins": [
                "16309011",
                "57312011",
                "65250011"
            ],
            "expiry": "2021-05-17T01:49:17.75503253Z",
            "tags": {},
            "position": 2
        }
				],
    "products": [],
    "memoryToken":"85ykKVv-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"
}
```

{% hint style="info" %}
If you’re unsure about the strings in this section, please visit the [Reference](/retail-media-interface/integration/references/banner-ad-static-reference.md) page.
{% endhint %}

### Third-party tracking tags

For banner ads, Epsilon Retail Media supports the passing of third-party tracking tags to the retailer. These tags are used by advertisers to verify their performance by a trusted third party.

The following tracking tags are supported:

* DoubleVerify
* DCM Click
* DCM Impression
* IAS

If a campaign has a tracking tag configured, it will present as the relevant field in the `tags` object below. Please note, if a campaign does not have a tag configured, the `tags` object will remain empty.

```json
{
    "ads": [],
    "banners": [
				{
            "id": "banner_XeemTeq59HapGSp4vccOYfBq_yvc3zMzNjM2",
            "contentStandardId": "fec2ab89-7a29-42b5-b58a-5675688b52d9",
            "slotId": "<SLOT_ID>",
            "imageUrl": "https://cdn.flavedo.io/s/-oW-C3cEViSSO2krWkwOBUXOhvUdhHOySx-YQLGZ1lA=",
            "linkUrl": "https://www.retailer.com/link",
            "altText": "Your local ice cream",
            "text": "",
            "gtins": [
                "7733628",
                "7714107",
                "7163379",
                "7733636",
                "7733657"
            ],
            "expiry": "2021-05-17T01:49:17.75503253Z",
            "tags": {
                "dv": "<script src=\"https://cdn.doubleverify.com/dvtp_src.js?ctx=919421&cmp=1074060503&sid=1073907024&plc=1075810393&adsrv=115&btreg=&btadsrv=&crt=&tagtype=&dvtagver=6.1.src\" type=\"text/javascript\"></script>",
                "dcmClick": "<script ..../>",
                "dcmImpression": "<script.... />",
                "ias": "<script.... />"            }
        }
				],
    "products": [],
     "memoryToken":"85ykKVv-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"
}
```

As Epsilon Retail Media is a server-to-server integration, third-party tracking tags require additional development by the retailer. Contact your Technical Account Manager if you are looking to utilize this feature.

## Digital Services Act

Epsilon Retail Media assists retailers in meeting their European Union (EU) [Digital Services Act](https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/europe-fit-digital-age/digital-services-act_en) (DSA) obligations. The DSA establishes a unified set of rules across the EU, targeting the regulation of online content, transparent advertising, and disinformation. For more information, see [Digital Services Act](/retail-media-interface/integration/feature-integrations/digital-services-act.md).

### Example ad request

```
{
    "catalogId": "fbf0aee8-0916-4dad-9988-101a76dc35cc",
    "maxNumberOfAds": 0,
    "customerId": "tempore8742",
    "placement": "broad-display-187f4189-041a-4940-8613-e6e27db317c7",
    "contentStandardId": "339fd058-29ce-401e-a131-46eb769de8f9",
    "bannerSlotIds": [
        "Search"
    ],
    "options": {
        "includeAdvertiserInfo": true
    }
}
```

### Example ad response

```
{
  "ads": [],
  "banners": [
    {
      "id": "banner_edUhN_ja2MzgMbOvPC_Zl1qSStwKEgoQUGFwYXlhMTAtbnJkZHAxMhIAGgwI_POvvQYQqqmyhQEiAggB",
      "contentStandardId": "339fd058-29ce-401e-a131-46eb769de8f9",
      "slotId": "Search",
      "imageUrl": "https://dev3.flavedo.io./citrus/RUn6QEY0a4Si2Enu29ZgldByi1EAyGEMygRdNWSC0VU=",
      "linkUrl": "http://citrusad.com/",
      "altText": "search banner",
      "text": "",
      "gtins": [
        "Papaya10-nrddp12",
        "Mangosteens17-gridu18",
        "Mulberries23-jxvbv24",
        "Butternut_pumpkin2-cflci4",
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}
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