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Oct
30
2024
OOH regulations: From fragmentation to flow

As the out-of-home (OOH) advertising industry evolves, its growth potential is vast. It remains one of the most effective channels for brands to capture attention in the physical world, engaging diverse audiences on a grand scale.

However, for OOH to fully realise this potential, there are significant challenges – particularly the cumbersome and fragmented approval process that advertisers and media owners must navigate.

In many regions, OOH regulations are overseen by various bodies, from municipal authorities to highway agencies, each with its own rules. This fragmented approach complicates campaign execution and stifles creativity, ultimately hindering the growth of the OOH industry.

A more streamlined, unified regulatory framework is necessary for the industry to thrive.

The impact of OOH regulation delays

In an industry where timing is crucial, the bureaucratic delays that plague the current approval process are not just frustrating –they’re detrimental to campaign success. Advertisers planning product launches or seasonal promotions often find themselves in a race against time, only to be held back by slow-moving regulatory bodies.

These delays affect brand perception and dissuade businesses from investing in OOH as they turn to faster-moving, more predictable digital channels. The opportunity for impactful, large-scale campaigns diminishes, and the growth of the OOH sector is hampered.

The case for centralised OOH regulations

One solution is establishing a centralised regulatory framework, supporting consistent approvals across regions and formats. Cities including London and New York have successfully implemented such systems, providing transparent, streamlined processes that reduce the uncertainty surrounding OOH advertising.

The Government of Dubai has recently made strides in this direction by creating Mada Media Company, a single governing body for OOH advertising.

The move is poised to revolutionise the approval process by offering a one-stop solution for advertisers and media owners. With a unified body overseeing the OOH landscape, Dubai sets a new regional benchmark for efficiency, transparency and accountability.

A centralised regulatory system like Mada Media Company streamlines the approval process and minimises delays, allowing advertisers to focus on crafting bold campaigns without regulatory hindrances.


Balancing creativity and compliance

A more streamlined approval process speeds up campaign execution and encourages greater creativity. In the current regulatory environment, advertisers often face restrictions that limit their ability to push creative boundaries, particularly with the growing demand for dynamic, interactive digital OOH ads.

By adopting a more transparent and predictable approval system, regulatory bodies can encourage innovation. This would allow advertisers to experiment more, creating a diverse and vibrant environment that balances creativity with compliance.

Technology’s role in streamlining approvals

Digital technology can significantly improve the approval process for OOH advertising. By using online submission platforms, real-time tracking, and automated responses, delays can be removed, errors reduced and decision-making sped up.

Data analytics allows for more accurate assessments of OOH installations. It ensures decisions are based on objective criteria such as traffic, safety and aesthetics, reducing subjective delays.

Implementing a system such as Mada Media’s could also increase transparency. It would give advertisers clearer insights into their application status and foster trust between the public and private sectors, leading to a more efficient and accountable process for
everyone involved.

Encouraging investment through a conducive regulatory environment

Ultimately, a more seamless approval process is essential to encouraging more significant investment in the OOH industry. When advertisers are confident that their campaigns will launch on time and within the planned scope, they are more likely to allocate a significant portion of their budgets to OOH.

Similarly, media owners would be more willing to invest in cutting-edge formats – such as digital billboards, augmented reality, and AI-powered OOH solutions – knowing that the regulatory framework supports innovation. This increased investment would increase revenue for private companies and public municipalities through fees and taxes, benefiting all parties involved.

The OOH industry is at a crossroads. While its growth potential is immense, it will only be fully realised when the regulatory environment adapts to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving media landscape. As Dubai has done with Mada Media by streamlining approvals and creating a more unified regulatory framework, authorities can unlock the true power of OOH advertising, benefiting advertisers, media owners and the broader public.

Now is the time for stakeholders to come together and advocate for change. By embracing a more seamless OOH regulations, we can propel the industry into a new era of growth, innovation and impact.

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Oct
30
2024
DPAA Declares November Retail Media Month

DPAA, the global trade marketing association driving the growth and digitization of out-of-home media, today announced its plans for Retail Media Month. During November, DPAA will showcase how in-store Retail Media Networks are transforming point-of-purchase advertising for brands and agencies via the DOOH ecosystem. Events and resources for the month include:

  • November 6, 8amPT/11amET/4pmGMT – A Dell Case study, presented by Displayce, on how programmatic DOOH can support brand marketing within retail media environments. For access to this webinar please register
  • November 20, 7amPT/10amET/3pmGMT – “Maximizing In-Store Digital Touchpoints” – A discussion on the brick-and-mortar retail opportunity for brands, hosted by recognized retail media expert Andrew Lipsman (previously with eMarketer and comScore). Speakers include Amy Vollet, Head of Omnichannel Planning & Activation, Omnicom Commerce Group, Ethan Chernofsky, Sr. VP Marketing, Placer.ai


Sponsored by Placer AI. For access to the webinar here.

  • November 20, 3:30 pm London, in-person. DPAA’s first UK Town Hall being held at IPG with guest speakers Julia Sparrow, Head of Consumer Experience, Mondelez, and Chris Marjoram, Managing Director, UK & EMEA, Rapport WW, exploring the impact of in-store digital media. For an invitation, please contact waldron@dpaaglobal.com.
  • New Digital Resource Center: DPAA launches comprehensive online hub for in-store retail media networks . Features include implementation guides, case studies, measurement frameworks, and partnership opportunities.


In addition to the events, DPAA will distribute informative articles from Andrew Lipsman focusing on in-store retail networks, highlighting the unique advantages of reaching consumers at the point of purchase, and addressing implementation strategies for retailers. They’ll also release videos from the DPAA Video Everywhere Summit showcasing successful in-store retail media campaigns. Due to the transformative potential of in-store retail media for DOOH growth, the two webinars will be open to non-members as well.


“In-store Retail Media Networks represent huge opportunities for brands and agencies across the globe and is the next frontier of Digital Out of Home, via the placement of dynamic digital screens exactly where purchase decisions happen,” said Barry Frey, President & CEO of DPAA. “With 84% of purchases still occurring in physical stores, the opportunity for brands and retailers to influence shoppers at the moment of truth is unprecedented. This comprehensive program will guide stakeholders through network development while examining proven strategies for maximizing in-store digital media impact.”


About DPAA
DPAA is the global trade marketing association, driving the growth and digitization of out-of-home (OOH) media and its growing role in the Omnichannel mix. Membership in the DPAA community brings many business acceleration benefits, including a wide array of products. DPAA offers members an extensive database of research, best practices and case studies; tools for planning, training and forecasting; social media amplification of news; insights on software and hardware solutions; further integration into the advertising ecosystem by connecting DOOH networks, brands, agencies, ad tech and others.

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Oct
30
2024
3 ways data can improve OOH campaign performance

Out-of-home (OOH) advertising is offering more opportunities for advertisers to take advantage of context, measurement, and experiential innovations to drive conversions. “Try it more. Use it not just for that one stunt,” said Anna Bager, president and CEO at the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA). Instead of focusing on one tentpole stunt, marketers should be using multiple OOH formats to supplement digital campaigns, Bager said.

Out-of-home spend will reach $9.19 billion this year, with an increasing share coming from digital, per our March 2024 forecast. Here are three trends Bager expects to see in OOH in 2025 and how each will impact brands.


1. Programmatic DOOH will improve contextual advertising

“If content is queen, context is God. In today’s landscape, it’s not just about what you say, but where and how you say it,” said Bager. OOH campaigns don’t only need eye-catching, creative copy and imagery; they need to be in the right place.

For example, Rosé brand Hampton Water uses billboards immediately adjacent to stores that carry the product, said co-founder Jesse Bongiovi, speaking at Advertising Week New York.

  • More than half (51%) of people who have noticed directional digital OOH (DOOH) ads have subsequently visited the business, according to the OAAA.
  • 93% of those who visited a business after noticing an ad completed a purchase.
  • OOH is a particularly useful strategy for retail media advertising by pushing people into stores or by encouraging people in stores to convert.


Context isn’t just location. Programmatic DOOH is evolving, allowing advertisers to use live data on weather, traffic, time of day, and events to adjust ads to be as relevant as possible. For example, a beverage brand may show hot coffee on a cold, rainy morning and an ice cold drink as the sun comes out.

“As brands seek more effective ways to stand out, real-time programmatic DOOH will set the standard for impactful advertising,” Bager said.


2. Measurement and attribution will continue to improve

The ROI of OOH can be harder to prove because it doesn’t usually have the same closed-loop measurement capabilities a performance medium like a search ad might. But measurement has gotten more sophisticated and real-time measurement tools, geo-fencing, and location targeting technologies are increasingly common.


And measurement will keep improving. “Attribution models will evolve to better account for the impact of OOH advertising on overall marketing goals, providing a clearer understanding of its contribution to sales and conversions,” Bager predicted.


3. Creative implementations will allow for more robust data collection


“Interactive billboards and displays will become more common, allowing consumers to engage directly with ads and receive personalized content,” Bager predicted. AI will play a critical role in allowing personalized mobile extensions on OOH campaigns, she said.

The promise of interactive mobile content encourages consumers to scan QR codes, which provides consumer data to OOH advertisers.

“Data-hungry advertisers will no doubt love to have more information about how many exposed consumers actually scan the code, the depth of engagement, first-party data about specific consumers that can be aggregated to inform future campaigns or incorporated into a CDP (customer data platform) to target and measure media in other channels,” said our analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf on a “Behind the Numbers” episode.

This was originally featured in the EMARKETER Daily newsletter.

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Oct
29
2024
Audience Measurement and Standardisation for OOH's Growth

An Exclusive Interview with Lewaa Hamadeh

1. What progress has Streach made in 2023-2024, and how has the market responded to adopting the research and its usability?


There has been a noticeable increase in the adoption of Streach metrics and usage since 2022. We have measured more than 1000 campaigns in 2023 and we are witnessing an increase in measurement demand. In Q1 2024 alone, 291 campaigns were measured on Streach, marking a year-on-year increase of 31%. The top spenders in the Luxury, F&B, Telco, and Automotive verticals are now mandating post-campaign measurement on Streach. This resulted in 129 clients receiving Streach measurement reports in Q1 2024, showing a year-on-year increase of 180%. The Streach simulator remains a valuable tool both media owners and agencies use. In Q1 of 2024, over 700 campaigns were simulated on Streach for 281 clients.


2. What are the latest developments with Streach in 2024?


In 2024, our plans are focused on scaling up Streach and introducing new features. The research was launched recently in Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan, which helped expand our reach and user base. We recently completed the migration of Streach to AWS, which has resulted in improved stability, reliability, and speed for end-users. More improvements are currently in the pipeline. We also finalised the MVP for creative assessment in Q1 and will be rolling it out in the next release. Additionally, we launched transit media measurement for scheduled and non-scheduled media covering both static and DOOH.


3. Could you elaborate on Seventh Decimal’s partnership with BackLite and collaboration within Streach?

BackLite has been one of the early adopters of Streach. I remember presenting Streach to James Harrison on his 2nd day in Dubai in 2020, and he has believed in our vision since then and has spared no effort to support us in realising that vision. BackLite is an active member of Streach’s technical committee, contributing to discussions around impressions, methodology, DOOH, and PrDOOH. In 2022 BackLite sponsored a FFM study (Full Funnel Model) as a collaboration with Seventh Decimal and KINESSO, which for the first time included impressions on OOH as inputs to the FFM. BackLite also piloted audiences on PrDOOH with ADCB showcasing their active involvement in the space. BackLite regularly provides feedback on Streach’s usage, suggesting features and improvements, and demonstrating a solid partnership with Seventh Decimal.


4. What are the plans for Streach from a product perspective?

We are constantly investing in developing and evolving Streach to stay at the forefront of OOH measurement in the GCC. With our commitment to innovation, we introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI) discipline to test and develop a set of qualitative metrics that would complement the existing quantitative currency metrics. Additionally, we plan to develop a bundle of Streach APIs that will support the integration of Streach metrics into client dashboards and programmatic platforms, for both planning and reporting. We also plan to introduce additional audience datasets for comprehensive post-campaign measurement that align with industry trends and clients’ needs.

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Oct
28
2024
Redefining the OOH landscape

Over the past year, Multiply Group has made substantial progress in the media sector as a result of its bullish growth strategy. Its objective is clear: it seeks to create an integrated media enterprise that offers best-in-class services and innovative solutions.

To do this, Multiply Group has been merging traditional and digital media, combining the best of both to evolve into a multi-brand powerhouse. This, it believes, will enable Multiply to remain adaptable and ahead of industry trends in an ever-changing market.

The spearhead of Multiply Group’s strategy is the consolidation of leading Out-of-Home (OOH) media providers across the UAE. Currently, the Group manages an extensive network of nearly 3,000 advertising units, with more than 75 assets situated along Sheikh Zayed Road—one of the region’s most coveted advertising locations. These assets are managed through its subsidiaries: BackLite Media, Media 247, and Viola Outdoor.

The portfolio includes a range of high-visibility digital and traditional media formats, such as unipoles, bridge banners, hoardings, lampposts, building wraps, and advertisements on public taxis and buses. This diverse range of premium media assets provides exceptional visibility, positioning Multiply Media as the leading choice for brands seeking to engage diverse and high-value audiences.

Beyond acquiring prime advertising locations, Multiply Group focuses on building solid partnerships with key stakeholders. These include collaborations with the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) and the Dubai Municipality in Dubai, and prominent landlords like Al Qana, Futtaim Malls, and Al Maryah Retail Company. These strategic alliances serve to solidify Multiply Media’s market position, drive sustained growth, and enable continuous expansion and diversification of its media assets. At the very same time, the Group is actively exploring further acquisitions to enhance its media portfolio within the region.

This brings us to another crucial point: strategic investments will play a crucial role in shaping Multiply Group’s media future.

By tapping into both traditional and digital media opportunities, the Group is continuing to push innovation within the industry. To support this growth, Multiply has launched the Innovation Hub, fostering creativity across its portfolio companies and bolstering its leadership in the media space. As part of this vision, the Group integrates advanced AI technologies and data-driven strategies, merging traditional OOH formats with cutting-edge digital solutions to create immersive and impactful audience experiences.

Several emerging trends are redefining the media landscape, and Multiply Group is at the forefront of these changes. Programmatic Digital Out-of-Home (PrDOOH) advertising is a significant focus, with the Group leading the adoption of programmatic buying across BackLite Media and Viola Outdoor’s expansive Digital OOH (DOOH) network. This approach enables advertisers to purchase ad space in real time, using data insights to target audiences with precision and efficiency.

Multiply Group has also invested significantly in technology to boost operational efficiency, allowing for increased automation and real-time content delivery. As the media sector evolves, Multiply Group is pioneering a hybrid approach that combines the flexibility of digital advertising with the reach of OOH, allowing clients to create dynamic and innovative campaigns that leverage the strengths of both mediums.

Multiply Group remains focused on initiatives that yield both immediate impact and long-term value. The company aims to continue making value-accretive investments in the media space, with the ultimate goal of positioning Multiply Media for a potential listing on the local stock exchange, pending regulatory approvals.

With a forward-thinking approach, strategic investments, and a commitment to innovation, Multiply Group is solidifying its leadership in the media sector. As the Group continues to explore new opportunities and expand its presence, it remains committed to enhancing shareholder value and shaping the future of the media industry.

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Oct
24
2024
Top Trends in Programmatic Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) Advertising in the UAE

Programmatic Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising transforms how brands reach audiences across the UAE, offering innovative ways to engage consumers through data-driven strategies. As the region continues to embrace digital transformation, here are the top trends shaping programmatic DOOH:

  1. Data-Driven Targeting: Brands can now deliver personalized messages based on real-time data such as location, demographics, weather, and traffic patterns. This allows for hyper-targeted campaigns targeting specific audiences, particularly high-net-worth individuals and expats in high-traffic areas.
  2. Premium Brands Leading the Way: The UAE’s luxury market embraces programmatic DOOH to capture affluent audiences. Global and local brands like YSL, BMW, Tumi, Hong Kong Tourism, ADCB, and First Abu Dhabi Bank, to name a few, have leveraged our DOOH inventory across Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Festival City Mall, and Abu Dhabi to display dynamic, eye-catching content across critical locations.


  1. Real-Time Creative Optimisation: With real-time data, brands can automatically adjust their ads to align with current conditions, whether changing the message based on weather or updating content to reflect local events. This enhances relevance and increases engagement.
  2. Integration with Mobile and Online Channels: Brands integrate programmatic DOOH with mobile and online ads to create a seamless omnichannel experience. This synchronization allows advertisers to engage consumers at multiple touchpoints, maximizing campaign impact.
  3. Sustainability in DOOH: As the UAE moves toward its Net Zero 2050 vision, programmatic DOOH appeals to brands focused on sustainability. Digital screens reduce waste, while intelligent technology optimizes energy use, aligning with eco-friendly advertising goals.

These trends highlight the growing potential of programmatic DOOH in the UAE, offering brands flexible, targeted, and sustainable ways to connect with their audiences.

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Oct
23
2024
Malls
2024
Discover opportunities for retail brands to utilise DOOH in winning marketing strategies

As DOOH continues to prove its efficiency and success, it is also taking a bigger slice of marketer’s advertising budgets. Retail businesses operate in a fast-paced industry, continually striving to outshine competitors and attract their target customers. Continued innovation in DOOH offers a game-changing opportunity for retailers to revamp their marketing strategies, utilising dynamic content, precise targeting and real-time optimisation to engage consumers at every stage of their purchasing journey.

The first thing to consider in order to drive successful results, is selecting the right location. The top DOOH screens come in various formats, offering unique opportunities to engage audiences at the right time:

- Large Format Billboards: Dominant in cityscapes and along highways, these screens offer high visibility and can reach a broad audience at scale.

- Street Furniture:
Including bus shelters, kiosks, and digital stands, these are often found in urban areas and appear in close proximity to consumers.

- Place-Based Screens:
Located in high-traffic venues such as gyms, elevators, office buildings and transit stations, these screens capture the attention of consumers in various daily contexts, seamlessly integrating into the customer journey.

- Points of Sale: Positioned within stores, malls, and convenience stores, these screens influence purchasing decisions in the moments that matter most.

Once the location strategy has been decided, retail brands can leverage programmatic DOOH technology to achieve a wide range of marketing objectives. Advertisers can choose to promote specific products or offers to encourage purchases both in physical stores and online, or activate a campaign to increase in-store visits. British high-street fashion brand New Look was able to drive a 73% increase in footfall traffic to their stores by leveraging programmatic DOOH’s location-based targeting to promote their new Autumn/Winter collection.

Similarly, multinational athletic apparel retailer, lululemon, chose to utilise custom audience targeting to develop ads tailored to specific customer segments in order to promote two of their core products - shorts and performance leggings - around relevant environments in Germany. Not only did this strategy result in an increase of in-store traffic, but post-measurement analysis recorded an impressive 640% increase in brand image and 208% increase in brand interest. Programmatic technology is breaking down the barriers of what is possible in the DOOH space. The opportunity to improve brand consideration and brand recall is no longer confined to the screens in our hands and in our homes, but also out in the world.


To maximise the effectiveness of DOOH campaigns, retail brands should also consider the following strategies:

  1. Dynamic Creative Optimisation: Use real-time data such as stock information, seasonal sales discounts, and geographic store locations to customise ads to relevant audiences. Campaign creative can dynamically display available products and direct customers to the closest store.
  2. Predefined Audience Targeting: Utilise predefined criteria to target specific audiences such as “shopping enthusiasts” effectively, ensuring your ads reach those most likely to convert.
  3. Competitor Store Visitors: Focus on attracting customers who have recently visited competitor stores by highlighting unique selling points and offers that differentiate your brand.
  4. Retargeting: Reinforce your message by engaging with users who have interacted with your ads on other channels. This can create a cohesive brand experience and drive higher conversion rates.


By leveraging the diverse formats and advanced targeting capabilities of DOOH, brands can effectively drive sales, increase foot traffic, and build stronger connections with their audiences. As technology continues to advance, the potential for DOOH in retail marketing will only grow, making it an essential component of any comprehensive marketing plan.

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To learn more about BackLite Media's retail media marketing networks, visiti The Retail Collective

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Oct
22
2024
BackLite Media Partners with VIOOH to Bring Programmatic Digital Out-of-Home to the Middle East

BackLite Media, a leading out-of-home (OOH) advertising company in the UAE, is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with VIOOH, a leading premium global digital out-of-home (DOOH) supply-side platform. This partnership marks VIOOH's first entry into the Middle East's DOOH market and represents a significant milestone for both companies as they expand their regional influence.

 

VIOOH, with its advanced technology platform and global footprint, seamlessly connects buyers and sellers in the DOOH space, offering a streamlined programmatic advertising experience. Through this partnership, advertisers worldwide will access BackLite Media's premium inventory across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, unlocking the potential to reach residents and the UAE's ever-growing tourism population.

 

“This partnership is another great market addition to VIOOH’s real-time trading offering across programmatic DOOH. We know there is significant interest, both within the local market as well as overseas, for inventory in this region, and are pleased to partner with BackLite to provide opportunities for advertisers to take advantage of the flexibility and data-driven nature of programmatic DOOH,” said Gavin Wilson, Chief Customer and Revenue Officer at VIOOH.

 

"We are excited to partner with VIOOH and bring their expertise in programmatic DOOH to the Middle East," Sean Gadsby, Head of Programmatic at BackLite Media. "This collaboration will open new doors for global advertisers looking to tap into the dynamic UAE market through our high-quality digital screens across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. At BackLite, we are thrilled to capitalise on VIOOH's extensive global reach, allowing us to position our premium inventory on a larger scale."

 

This strategic partnership empowers global advertisers to plan and purchase BackLite Media's extensive Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) inventory, featuring over 300 digital screens across the UAE. BackLite Media boasts prime locations along Dubai's busiest road, Sheikh Zayed Road, and a vast indoor and outdoor screen network in prominent malls and destinations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This provides advertisers with highly targeted audience options, reaching commuters, global tourists, residents, and shoppers.

 

Through programmatic buying, advertisers can benefit from enhanced flexibility, precision targeting, and improved efficiency, ensuring maximum impact and engagement.

 

As the UAE continues to evolve as a leading destination for tourists and business travellers, this partnership comes at an opportune moment, providing brands with the opportunity to engage with a diverse and affluent audience.

 

Through this collaboration, BackLite Media and VIOOH are poised to transform the DOOH landscape in the Middle East, providing brands with powerful new ways to connect with consumers in a rapidly growing market.

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Oct
21
2024
As Google works to eliminate third-party cookies, first-party data is going to be more important than ever

With third-party cookies disappearing, Dayna Lang, Content Writer at illumin, shares how to use first-party data for stronger targeting strategies in a post-cookie world.

Third-party cookies are being phased out by major browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, leaving many marketers at a loss. How can marketers pivot and build stronger, more resilient targeting strategies in a post-cookie world? In finding their footing, marketers need to lean on first-party data to understand customers and effectively target audiences.

Marketers have known about Google’s goodbye plans for third-party cookies since 2018 when GDPR was enacted in the European Union. Marketers have spent the years since building out new strategies. First-party data is a critical part of those strategies.

Procrastination is easy when developing post-cookie strategies, especially since Google continues to delay its cookie deadlines. While the extension is appreciated, giving marketers and industry regulators more time to provide feedback solutions doesn’t prevent the inevitable.

Marketers should be moving full-speed ahead on their post-cookie plans. First-party cookies provide a critical tool for marketers looking to provide privacy-compliant media in a post-cookie era.

First-party data refers to data collected directly from customers. Unlike third-party cookies, first-party data relies on users’ consent. This data is held in high esteem for a good reason. Since data is collected firstly from users, it is reliable and easy to manage. It is also cost-effective and highly accurate.

This data can also be used to effectively target audiences in the real world through out-of-home advertising. Advancements in OOH technology let brands easily create effective, targeted campaigns using first-party data.

One way brands can do this is by using first-party data to understand where and when users shop (ie: audiences’ shopping at a certain time of year). Brands can then plan their media around this time frame and location to effectively target and engage their audience.

In a post-cookie world, first-party data will be the gold standard. It fills a necessary data gap while respecting user consent and privacy. It’s no wonder why Advertiser Perceptions lists it as the number one type of data used for transactions.

Customers are happy to share their data with you – for a price

Collecting first-party data requires trust, privacy, and customer value. According to a study by BCG, 90% of consumers will share personal information given a valuable incentive. This can look like tailored discounts, streamlined processes, downloadable content, or personalised experiences. So long as marketers provide something of value, gathering first-party data is relatively easy.

Something marketers need to maintain to leverage first-party data is trust. The basis of the cookie issue has always been customer privacy. This makes consumer consent a primary concern for all data use going forward.

Google’s decision to eliminate third-party cookies was the culmination of years of effort to advocate for user consent and privacy. The goal isn’t to inconvenience marketers but to empower consumers to control where and when their information is gathered, shared, and used. By prioritising consent and data security at all times, marketers can ensure their strategies will outlast any future privacy protection measures.

That’s why first-party data fits so perfectly within a post-cookie strategy. First-party data hinges on user trust and consent. As the digital world adapts to the loss of third-party cookies, first-party information fills a gap and gives marketers tools to target users and tailor content to reach customers where it matters most.

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