Android SDK determines the bid format by checking the content of the adm filed. If it contains VAST tag the ad will be treated as video, otherwise as banner.
However, looking at the PBS codebase, we can see that the logic of determining the bid format is the responsibility of each particular bidder. There are different approaches to determining the bid type, and some implementations are pretty complex.
So, it is not right to rely on internal SDK logic when the bidder knows the actual value better.
Objectives
The BidResponse.isVideo() function should check the value of ext.prebid.type response field instead of analyzing the content of the ad.
Motivation
SDK should be aligned with Prebid ecosystem.
Background
Android SDK determines the bid format by checking the content of the adm filed. If it contains VAST tag the ad will be treated as
video, otherwise asbanner.However, looking at the PBS codebase, we can see that the logic of determining the bid format is the responsibility of each particular bidder. There are different approaches to determining the bid type, and some implementations are pretty complex.
So, it is not right to rely on internal SDK logic when the bidder knows the actual value better.
Objectives
The
BidResponse.isVideo()function should check the value ofext.prebid.typeresponse field instead of analyzing the content of the ad.