Built for Advertisers

Your media.Fully transparent.Always yours.

vzbal gives advertisers complete ownership over their media data, planning, and spend — removing dependency on agencies and eliminating blind spots in your campaigns.

See How It Works
vzbal — Media Transparency Dashboard
Campaign BudgetAllocated
₹32,48,000
Actual SpendTracked
₹28,91,500
Delivery VarianceWithin range
+2.3%
✦ Agency Approval: ✓ Approved · Audit Readiness: Real-time
98%Data Accuracy
0Blind Spots
Faster Approvals
500Cr+
Media spend managed
Faster campaign approvals
200+
Verified agency partners
80%
Reduction in audit delays

Two principles. Total control.

vzbal is built on two non-negotiable foundations that put you — the advertiser — permanently in the driver's seat.

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Media Transparency

See exactly what your agency is doing, when they're doing it, and what it costs — in real time, without waiting for a monthly report.

  • Real-time planning logs — every revision tracked
  • Budget vs. actual spend visible at all times
  • Automated delivery monitoring across all vendors
  • One-click audit readiness — no periodic waiting
  • Stakeholder-level data communication via APIs
  • Transparent billing and payment trail
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Advertiser Data Control

Your media data lives in your system — not the agency's. Switch agencies, run audits, change vendors without losing a single data point.

  • Full advertiser ownership of all data and systems
  • Custom access controls for every stakeholder
  • Restricted downloads and data export controls
  • Historical data stays yours — always
  • Encrypted storage with access-logged servers
  • 3rd party integrations via secure API protocols

The media ecosystem is broken for advertisers

The complex relationship between agencies, media owners, and technology creates three critical failure points that cost advertisers money and control.

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Agency Compensation Gap

  • Low compensation drives opacity — agencies seek revenue elsewhere
  • Rebates and hidden inventory practices reduce advertiser ROI
  • Weaker contractual clauses leave advertisers exposed
  • Centralized media buying creates single points of failure
"Lower compensation often comes at a higher price — the loss of control over systems and data."
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Operational Blind Spots

  • Agency controls both media planning and buying simultaneously
  • High FTE dependency with no volume commitment
  • Last-minute and unclear briefs create cascading errors
  • Communication data lost in translation between teams
"Multiple agencies, fragmented views — advertisers can't see the full picture."
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Data & Systems Dependency

  • Agency controls advertiser's data — opaque reporting
  • High demand for analytics creates delays
  • Need for external audits — periodic, not real-time
  • 3rd party verification reliance for delivery data
"Dependency on agency for accurate reports leaves advertisers guessing."

Building transparency in — not demanding it out

vzbal shifts the model: instead of demanding transparency from agencies, advertisers own the system that generates it. Four layers of structured ownership.

Step 01

Ownership

Advertiser takes full ownership of data and systems. Agencies and vendors become custodians, not controllers.

Step 02

Visibility

Planning process logs, real-time approvals, and stakeholder communication all flow through a single controlled interface.

Step 03

Transparency

Automated data handling, integrated APIs, and historical data access eliminate manual reporting and manipulation.

Step 04

Control

Custom access protocols, restricted downloads, real-time audit readiness — advertiser defines every permission.

System Architecture — Advertiser at Centre

Advertiser
Admin Control · Data Owner
Budget Approval
Access Protocol
Audit Controls
Custom Reports
vzbal
Cloud Server
& Database
Agency FTEs
Media Vendors
Limited Access
API Protocol
Media System
3rd Party Tech
🔒 Data Security · Advertiser-defined access algorithm · Restricted downloads · Complete access & data logs

Everything you need to stay in control

Six capability areas that together give you complete command of your media operations — from planning to payment.

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Media Planning Management

Eliminate copy-paste media plans. Every revision is logged, tracked, and approved through a real-time system with full audit trail.

Real-time approvalsRevision logsMulti-agency
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Access Management

Define exactly who sees what. Agency access, vendor access, internal team permissions, and 3rd party API access — all under your control.

Role-based accessRestricted exportsAPI controls
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3rd Party Integration

Connect agency billing systems, vendor platforms, TAM/BARC, and ad servers through secure APIs — all data flows into your central dashboard.

TAM / BARCAd serversDSP / SSP
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Communication Automation

Automated SMS, email, and WhatsApp notifications for approvals and alerts. Email-based approval integration keeps stakeholders in the loop instantly.

WhatsApp alertsEmail approvalsActivity logs
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Reporting & Real-time Audit

Custom reports, in-built audit capabilities, access-wise automated reports, and real-time data for immediate corrections — no waiting for month-end.

Custom reportsAuto auditReal-time
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AI-Suggestive Planning

Media research as primary source, editable plans with AI suggestions, spot-level planning capability applicable across all media types.

AI suggestionsSpot-levelAll media

vzbal connects every step — from brief to payment

The complete media operations flow — advertisers, agencies, and vendors — all connected through one transparent system.

Advertiser
Media Brief
Media plan approval
Budget allocation
Media cost recognition
Agency invoice recognition
Agency
Research & Strategy
Media Plan creation
Media vendor selection
Media cost booking & invoicing
Media cost payment to vendor
Vendors
Media plan execution
Media delivery
Media reconciliation
Billing matching & recon
Invoice settlement
vzbal flow
API data flow
Internal process flow

Your complete list of advertiser advantages

vzbal is not a tool for agencies — it's purpose-built for advertisers who demand accountability, accuracy, and access.

Planning & Visibility
No more copy-paste media plans — all plans digitally created and tracked
Real-time approval system with plan revision logs
Multi-agency model made easy with unified access
Spot-level planning capability across all media types
Brand, product, and period-wise planning modules
Data & Security
Complete data security — encrypted storage and movement
Your data stays yours — even when you change agencies
Access-controlled servers with full activity logging
3rd party integrations via secure, auditable data transfers
Restricted download controls prevent data leakage
Audit & Finance
Undertake financial processes and approvals in one click
In-built auto audit — no wait for periodic external audits
Real-time audit readiness, always ready for scrutiny
Automated billing, collections, and expense tracking
Complete financial process automation for accounting
Operations & Support
Realtime support and daily training scheduled for users
Multi-device access — laptop, tablet, and mobile
User-friendly interface — minimal training required
White-labelled solution with full customisation options
Custom reports and what-if analysis with projections
Enterprise-grade data security
Your data never leaves your control — not even for reporting.
Encrypted Storage
Access-Controlled Servers
Advertiser-Defined Algorithms
Full Activity Logs

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Contact Sandeep Khewle · sandeep@vzbal.com · +91 99206 18158