Helium by Chartboost (Closed Beta)

This topic explains how to set up the Chartboost bidding mediation partner for Audience Network.

Before You Start

• Audience Network SDK requirements: 6.2.1 or later (Android | iOS)
• Helium SDK requirements: Helium Android SDK 2.0.0 or above and Helium iOS SDK 2.0.0 or above.
• Supported formats: Interstitial, Rewarded video.

How to Set Up Bidding

Sign up for a free account on Chartboost’s website, and request Helium access once you’re logged in to the Chartboost dashboard here.

• If you are a managed customer, you'll be assigned a dedicated account manager.
• If you have any questions, feel free to email helium+fb@chartboost.com

Upon being granted access to the Helium platform, you can follow these steps to get properly set up:

• iOS and Android Integration
• Dashboard Setup

New to Audience Network?

• If you haven’t done so already, set up the Monetization Manager.
• Refer to Helium’s guidance on adding new bidding networks.

Best Practices

Chartboost recommends the following steps in order to optimize your experience on Helium:

• Utilize the A/B Testing functionality to determine the optimal strategy for your use case. For example:
  • Test bidding vs hybrid.
  • Test the addition of a new demand partner.
  • Test waterfall line item setup.
• Make sure all the bidding networks and mediation networks are set up and have an active status.
• Double-check to ensure that your partner credentials are correct and match those on the respective dashboards.
• Set up multiple bidding networks for maximized performance.
• Use Helium’s Test Mode to verify that the test ads are being displayed correctly before launching.
• Monitor performance using the Analytics features on the Helium dashboard, and export the data through custom reports or reporting API.