Welcome to Tap
An introduction to Tap — the AI-powered media buying platform that connects advertisers with publishers.
What is Tap?#
Tap is an AI-powered advertising platform that connects advertisers directly with media suppliers — including radio stations, TV networks, podcasts, digital news outlets, and more.
With Tap, you can:
- Plan campaigns using AI-powered media recommendations
- Price inventory with real-time rate cards and negotiation tools
- Activate campaigns directly with publishers — no middlemen required
- Track performance with unified reporting across all media channels
Who is Tap for?#
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Getting Started#
<Steps> <Step title="Create your account"> Sign up at tap.co and complete your business profile. You'll need basic company information and your advertising goals. </Step> <Step title="Explore available inventory"> Browse thousands of media platforms across the United States. Filter by market, media type, audience demographics, and budget. </Step> <Step title="Plan your first campaign"> Use our AI planner to build a media plan tailored to your goals. The planner considers audience reach, budget efficiency, and market coverage. </Step> <Step title="Activate and track"> Submit your plan, manage creative assets, and track campaign performance — all from your Tap dashboard. </Step> </Steps>
Next Steps#
Ready to dive in? Here are some recommended guides:
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