Digital Marketing & Advertising Masterclass - 87+ Lectures (Udemy.com)
Unlock the Power of Digital Marketing: A Comprehensive Masterclass for Success in the Age of Digital Media and Marketing
Created by: Ben Silverstein
Last updated October 2024
Our take
Based on the ratings of 437 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in October 2024. No course pays to be reviewed.
This is an ad industry course more than a general marketing course. Ben Silverstein, a New York digital media professional who has managed hundreds of millions in ad spend for brands like Six Flags and Armani, walks through the digital advertising ecosystem in three tiers: a 101 on publishers, exchanges and ad serving, a 201 on real-time bidding, header bidding, viewability and data collection, and a 301 on location targeting, bid requests and retargeting. A separate block covers how to sell digital ads to clients. It suits new agency or ad-tech hires and business owners who want to understand what they are buying.
Reviewers praise the clarity. Several say complicated topics are simplified so anyone can follow, and a new ad-tech employee says it helped them understand the whole domain. The rating split backs that up: 253 of 437 reviews are five stars, and only 11 give one or two. The complaints are mild but real. One three-star reviewer calls it basic and notes some videos are reused across sections, and the syllabus does cover programmatic auctions twice. A two-star reviewer hit black video frames and wished for a slide PDF to follow along. There is only one quiz and one assignment, so hands-on practice is thin.
At about 10 hours it is narrower than the 12-in-1 and 27-in-1 bundles it sits beside, going deep on ad tech instead of touring every channel. The last update was October 2024, so the 73 minutes of platform demos may lag the current Meta and Google interfaces. Paid, with a certificate. If you want to speak the language of ad tech and media buying, this is the pick; if you want to cover everything in digital marketing at once, one of the bundles is the better fit.
Pros
- Explains DSPs, SSPs, exchanges and header bidding with whiteboard breakdowns reviewers call easy to follow
- A full block on selling digital ads: pricing models, KPIs, proposals and client conversations
- Taught by a working ad professional; 253 of 437 reviews give five stars
- Includes 73 minutes of platform demos on Facebook Ads, a DSP and an SSP, plus two industry interviews
Cons
- Only one quiz and one assignment; a one-star reviewer wanted more practical work
- Programmatic auctions and header bidding are covered twice, and one reviewer says some videos are reused
- One reviewer reported black video frames and no downloadable slides to follow along
It helped me a lot in understanding the whole domain as a new employee of an AdTech company.
Listed as all levels with no prerequisites, and it truly starts from zero; experienced media buyers will find the 101 tier basic.
What you will learn
- Understanding the Digital Ecosystem: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the digital landscape by exploring the roles and functions of key players
- The ability to think strategically about where and how to place ads
- Introduction to Digital Companies: Learn tech companies including publishers, exchanges, SSPs, DSPs, and Agency Trading Desks.
- Leveraging Social Media for Advertising: Learn how to harness the power of social media for advertising purposes, recognizing that each platform is unique
- Social Media Listening Skills: Develop the ability to monitor and analyze brand perception on social media through various tools
- Understand how retargeting works, and how advertisers serve you a message
- Audience Targeting and Retargeting: Explore different audience types, such as behavioral, contextual, and demographic, and retargeting strategies
- Demystifying Programmatic Advertising: Insights into programmatic advertising, its significance in digital platforms, and a simplified breakdown of the process
- Location-Based Targeting: Master location-based advertising techniques, including geo-fencing and proximity targeting, and discover all the options available
- Viewability and Verification: Understand the importance of ensuring ads reach real audiences and explore the companies and technologies that facilitate this
- Platform Demos: Acquire hands-on skills in setting up campaigns on platforms like Google and Facebook, as well as monetizing content through SSPs
- Selling Digital Advertising: Learn the nuances of selling digital advertising, recognizing the unique challenges and strategies involved in this field.
- Comprehensive Digital Advertising Education: Explore a wide range of digital advertising topics covered in 80 online lectures
- Personalized Learning Experience: This online course enables you to tailor your learning experience to suit your business needs.
- Digital vs. Traditional Media: Understand the fundamental differences between digital advertising and traditional media, highlighting the advantages of each
Course content
47 sections · 88 lectures · 10 hours of video 1 quiz, 1 assignment, 4 articles
- 1Welcome to the Digital Advertising & Marketing Masterclass 1 free preview2 lectures · 4 min
- 2Digital Advertising & Marketing 101 2 free previews3 lectures · 24 min
- 3The Digital Advertising Ecosystem2 lectures · 19 min
- 4Buying the Ads1 lecture · 12 min
- 5Ad Targeting1 lecture · 8 min
- 6Take a short quiz to test your knowledge1 quiz
- 7Ad Serving2 lectures · 7 min
- 8Reporting 1 free preview1 lecture · 3 min
- 9Digital Advertising & Marketing 101 Review1 lecture · 4 min
- 10Digital Advertising & Marketing 2011 lecture · 3 min
- 11Programmatic Advertising - Real Time Bidding and the automated buying process2 lectures · 11 min
- 12Waterfalls & Header Bidding - What they are & how they are changing advertising3 lectures · 19 min
- 13Mobile - SDKs & Trends: Mobile Marketing is big business. Learn how it works2 lectures · 17 min
- 14Verification & Viewability4 lectures · 28 min
- 15Data Collection & Use3 lectures · 17 min
- 16The Future1 lecture · 10 min
- 17Digital 201 Review1 lecture · 1 min
- 18Digital Advertising & Marketing 3011 lecture · 1 min
- 19Location Targeting - IP, Wifi, Cell Tower, GPS and how to detect fraudulent data3 lectures · 20 min
- 20Beacons - Beacon Target in Digital Marketing, Super Targeted Location Data1 lecture · 5 min
- 21Retargeting - Retargeting in Digital Marketing & Live Examples1 lecture · 6 min
- 22Bid Requests & CPM Breakdown2 lectures · 19 min
- 23Research - Publisher, Competitor Spend, Trends, and Social Media Listening3 lectures · 38 min
- 24Platform Demos: Running Facebook Ads, DSP Use, SSP Use & more7 lectures · 1.2 hours
- 25Contract Negotiations - Who's Involved in the Process and T&Cs1 lecture · 14 min
- 26AdBlocking - This history of AdBlocking, Trends, and Industry Response1 lecture · 15 min
- 27Social Listening2 lectures · 22 min
- 28Interviews with Industry Experts2 lectures · 37 min
- 29Introduction to Programmatic Advertising2 lectures · 5 min
- 30Digital Marketing Introduction - Programmatic Advertising4 lectures · 18 min
- 31Programmatic vs. RTB - Defining RTB and Programmatic3 lectures · 15 min
- 32Auctions - Waterfalls, Header Bidding, and all about Programmatic Auctions3 lectures · 13 min
- 33Programmatic Advertising Review3 lectures · 2 min
- 34How to Sell Digital Ads - Introduction1 lecture · 1 min
- 35Media Trends: Review changing consumer spending trends1 lecture · 5 min
- 36Defining Digital Media - Review each media type and their Pros and Cons2 lectures · 18 min
- 37Awareness vs. Direct Response: How to identify the type of campaign your client1 lecture · 5 min
- 38Targeting Options: How can we find our audience in a digital setting1 lecture · 7 min
- 39Data Platforms: Companies that collect and sell targeting data1 lecture · 5 min
- 40KPIs & Success Metrics: How should we define success for each campaign1 lecture · 9 min
- 41Pricing Models: How to buy and sell digital ads1 lecture · 7 min
- 42Benchmarks & Building a Proposal3 lectures · 11 min
- 43Finding Clients: Who can benefit from digital advertising1 lecture · 9 min
- 44Client Conversations2 lectures · 1 quiz · 19 min
- 45Expanding Your Reach: Get those first clients to increase reach and spend1 lecture · 7 min
- 46Finding a Digital Product Solution2 lectures · 19 min
- 47Thank You and Congratulations!1 lecture · 2 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- Students and professionals looking to promote their business, product, website, or looking to advance their career
What you need before you start
- No Knowledge Required.
- A Computer with Internet Connection.
Course Description
Digital Marketing Awards Best Paid Course
The digital marketing industry is worth over $200 Billion and growing every year. If you're getting started in your career, growing your business, or looking to expand your knowledge, this is the course for you.
In 12+ hours of online content we take you through everything you need to know about the digital advertising industry. Starting with Digital 101 you are introduced to the basics of what digital is and eventually work through a 201 and 301 level class. After that you are introduced to Programmatic Advertising, and finally we end with a section dedicated to How to Sell Digital.
Discover the art and science of digital marketing in our comprehensive "Digital Marketing Masterclass." Dive into a world of strategies, techniques, and insights to propel your online presence and achieve remarkable results. Join us to explore the vast landscape of digital marketing and unleash your potential in the digital age. Enroll now to embark on your journey to success!
Meet Your Instructor:
Ben Silverstein is a New York City based, award winning digital media professional with over a decade of experience working in the digital space. He's managed hundreds of millions of dollars for local, national, and international brands including Six Flags Amusement Parks, Giorgio Armani, Cafe de Columbia, William Grant & Sons, and the FDA Real Cost which won a 2015 gold Effie in the Disease Awareness and Education category. When he's not teaching, Silverstein works full time in the mobile advertising space, and is a consultant for the IAB's Learning & Development and certification group.
Course Subjects Include:
Digital Ecosystem
Review all the companies involved in the digital space and what they do. Using a whiteboard I break down publishers, exchanges, SSPs, DSPs, and Agency Trading Desks and how they all work together
Social Media
Get introduced to social media and how it can be leveraged for advertisers. Not all social media channels are the same and properly selling it requires an understanding of the pros and cons of each platform
Social Media Listening
Once you've started promoting your brand/business on social media it's important to understand what people are saying about you and how you're being perceived. We review some tools that help advertisers understand their social presence
Targeting & Retargeting
We review the different types of audiences used in digital media, such as behavioral, contextual, and demographic. We also review what retargeting is and when/how it can be used
Programmatic Advertising
Programmatic Advertising is the gas that powers digital advertising platforms like Google and Facebook. We walk through what it means, the companies involved, and breakdown the process in an easy to understand way
Location Targeting
Location Targeting, geo-fencing, proximity targeting, and more are making up a larger percent of advertiser's budgets. This course explains how that works and what options advertisers and marketers have
Viewability & Verification
Knowing that an ad was seen by an actual human, and served to the right audience is a growing concern in the industry. We explain what companies can help with this and how they work
Platform Demos
We show you first hand how to setup campaigns on Google, Facebook, and other DSPs. We also show you how to monetize your own content with SSPs and other similar platforms
How to Sell Digital
Once you've learned all about the digital advertising industry, the next thing to do is make money selling it. But selling digital is different from any other type of media and there are lots of topics that should be understood before opening your business
& Much More
We cover dozens of digital advertising topics in 80 online lectures. Take the course on your own time and focus on the subjects most important to you and your business
Real Student Reviews
5-Stars "Being an advertising agency media planner and buyer, having this hands on information helps when we face a decision to go into the digital advertising space. Your 101 and 201 was extremely informative and truly like your overviews in a very simplistic explanation. Thank you and look forward to your future courses." - Diane Tody
5-Stars “The real-world examples almost makes it self-explanatory. Professionally done and author speaks with authority - i.e. he knows what he's talking about and it shows." - AJ Du Toit
5-Stars “I'm in advertising sales and have been looking for a clean easy way to explain and also test my root knowledge of the programmatic ad space. It was very helpful and simple to understand which is hard to do with this topic.” - Raul Bonilla
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
437 Reviews
Ben Silverstein
I'm an award winning digital media professional with over a decade and a half of experience working in the digital space. I've managed hundreds of millions of dollars for local, national, and international brands including Six Flags Amusement Parks, Giorgio Armani, Cafe de Columbia, William Grant & Sons, and the FDA Real Cost which won a 2015 gold Effie in the Disease Awareness and Education category.
Since 2015 my online courses have been taken by over 60,000 students around the world, with thousands of five-star reviews.
When I'm not teaching, I work full time in the advertising space, speak at conferences, or I'm at home in NYC watching the Buffalo Bills!
I can't wait to see you in class!
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Reviews
By Andreea Dragomirescu on 4/15/2025
Thank you so much for creating this course. It helped me a lot in understanding the whole domain as a new employee of an AdTech company.
By Anurajsinh Vaghela on 5/2/2024
ABSOLUTE WINNER !!! This course is game changer! From learning about social media strategies to mastering Google Ads, every lesson was packed with practical tips and real-world examples. The instructor's enthusiasm is contagious, making even the most complex topics easy to understand. If you're serious about leveling up your marketing skills, this course is a MUST. Can't recommend it enough!"
By b none on 6/26/2023
I'm having an issue with the videos. Some are displaying as black. I can only hear the audio. The content sounds fine. I wish there was an accompanying .pdf so I can see the slides being discussed.
By Ryan Nelson on 4/20/2023
The content of learning roadmap is very clear and easy to understand, to learn. I am so happy to find this course and started to study!
By Christine White on 4/11/2023
Great explanation & concepts are simplified so anyone can actually understand & this course also encourage to take actions right away to learn with them.
By Eric Patterson on 4/11/2023
The course provides comprehensive guidance on starting and maintaining a successful business. It is a valuable learning experience and I am excited about future updates.
By William Paulsen on 3/24/2023
Very engaging and perfectly paced training with very important information given in a very easy to comprehend manner.
By Madelief Schipper on 3/22/2023
Excellent content, excellent delivery. I have so far received quite a lot of insights to make me a more effective digital marketer.Excellent content, excellent delivery. I have so far received quite a lot of insights to make me a more effective digital marketer.
By Peter Zupanc on 12/6/2022
I had some experience in this field before taking a course, but this course filled all the gaps i had in my knowledge and provided with even more useful information i can now use it in real world scenarios.
By Etim Goodness on 2/4/2021
It's good. Though it's all new to me but I'll take my time to study it. Thanks
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Overall Score : 92 / 100










