Android SDK Usage

AdMob Dashboard Configuration

Step 1 — Open the Mediation Tab

Sign in to your Google AdMob account and select Mediation from the left‑hand side menu.

Step 2 — Create a Mediation Group

Under the Mediation groups tab, click Create mediation group.

Step 3 — Select Ad Format & Platform

In the New mediation group dialog:

  • Platform: Android
  • Ad format: choose one of Banner, Interstitial, or Rewarded

Click Continue to proceed.

Step 4 — Name the Group & Attach an Ad Unit

Configure the group with the following values:

FieldValue
NameEmpower
Ad unit format(as selected in Step 3)
PlatformAndroid
LocationAll countries and territories (default)
StatusEnabled

Click Add Ad Units and select the ad unit that will receive the custom parameter.

Step 5 — Add AdMob as an Ad Source

In the Ad sources section, click Add Ad Source and select the AdMob Network. Confirm that its partnership status appears as Active.

Step 6 — Add a Custom Event

In the Waterfall section, click ADD CUSTOM EVENT.

Step 7 — Fill in the Custom Event Dialog

In the Add custom event pop‑up, provide:

FieldDescription
LabelA descriptive label (e.g. Empower)
Manual eCPMThe eCPM used to determine waterfall order (supplied by the network)

All values required in this dialog will be provided by the Empower network team.

Click Continue to save the custom event, then save the mediation group.

2. Waterfall Source & Mapping

Step 8 — Open Waterfall Sources

Return to Mediation from the side bar and open the Waterfall sources tab. The newly created Custom Event should be listed there.

Step 9 — Manage Mappings

Click Manage mappings, select the ad unit that will use the custom parameter, then click Add mapping.

Step 10 — Provide Mapping Details

Fill in the mapping fields using the values supplied by Empower:

FieldExample Value
Mapping nameempower@0.2
Class Namenet.empower.mobile.ads.mediation.admob.EmpowerMediationAdapter
Parameter (optional){"bid":0.2,"custom":{"site":"sample_android"}}

Click Add mapping to confirm.