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DV360 Partner Account
Plan your move to a full DV360 partner seat with expert guidance at each step.
A DV360 partner account is the top level in Display & Video 360. It holds billing, contracts, users and all the advertisers below it. Getting your own partner seat usually means a direct agreement and spend commitments, so most teams start under a reseller seat and move up as spend grows.
Last updated: 11 November 2026
Who is the Partner Account for?
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Agencies
Larger agencies with steady programmatic spend that want their own partner-level setup.
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Brands
Big brands building an in-house trading desk that need full control at the top level.
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SMEs and growing businesses
Most smaller businesses do not need this. A self-serve or child seat is usually a better fit.
What's included?
Everything you get with this setup, agreed in writing before we start.
- Readiness check on spend, team and processes
- Partner-level structure plan (advertisers, users, roles)
- Help preparing for the seat application process
- Billing, permissions and safety settings design
- Migration plan from a reseller or child seat
- Training for your trading team
- Ongoing advisory support if needed
How does it work?
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Readiness check
We review your spend, team skills and goals to see if a partner seat makes sense now.
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Plan the structure
We design advertisers, user roles, billing profiles and default settings.
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Support the setup
We guide you through the application and account setup steps.
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Migrate campaigns
We move audiences, tags and campaigns with as little disruption as possible.
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Hand over
We train your team and stay available for advice.
How does it compare?
Self-Serve vs Co-Managed vs Managed: control, support, fee model, minimum spend and reporting.
| Feature | Self-Serve | Co-Managed | Managed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who runs campaigns (control) | Your team, fully | Shared: you approve, we help run | Our experts, end to end |
| Support level | Access, billing and deal help | Hands-on setup, optimisation and training | Full service with a named account manager |
| Fee model | % of media spend or fixed monthly fee | % of media spend or fixed monthly fee | % of media spend or fixed monthly fee |
| Minimum spend | Agreed upfront, typically lower | Agreed upfront, typically moderate | Agreed upfront, typically higher |
| Reporting | You build your own in DV360 | Shared dashboard and review calls | Our DV360 Reports Section, plus weekly and monthly reports with next steps |
| Setup time | Fastest, once KYC is done | A little longer to agree roles | Includes planning before launch |
| Best for | Teams with programmatic skills | Teams building skills | Teams that want results without hiring |
What are the benefits?
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Top-level control
Own billing, users and settings across all your advertisers.
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Clear decision
Know if you are ready before you commit.
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Clean structure
A well-planned setup saves pain as you add brands.
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Smooth migration
Move from a reseller seat without losing data or momentum.
DV360 Partner Account: frequently asked questions
Do I need my own DV360 partner seat?
Who approves a partner seat?
Can you move my campaigns from a reseller seat?
What does this service cost?
Related services
- DV360 Child Seat AccountA child seat gives your agency its own space under our DV360 partner seat. You manage your clients' advertisers; we handle the seat, contracts and billing.
- DV360 Advertiser AccountA dedicated advertiser in DV360 for one brand. It holds your campaigns, audiences, Floodlight tags and reports in one place.
- DV360 Co-Managed AccountYour team and ours share the work in one DV360 account. You set the strategy and approve plans; we help with setup, deals and optimisation.
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