Glossary/Adtech & Programmatic/Makegood
Adtech & Programmatic
Makegood
Free or compensatory ad delivery a publisher provides when a campaign under-delivers or runs incorrectly.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
A makegood is free or compensatory ad delivery a publisher or network provides when a campaign under-delivers on its guarantee or runs incorrectly, such as in the wrong position or with errors. Rather than refunding money, the seller typically supplies additional impressions or spots to fulfill the original commitment.