Experian has purchased identity resolution vendor Tapad, one of the few remaining companies building cross-device identity graphs. New privacy laws have stressed Tapad’s business but also made compliant graphs more valuable to customer data companies like Experian.
Let’s take a break from worrying about third-party cookies to look at one cookie-free ad alternative: streaming video and connected TVs. Pixalate reports that programmatic ad spend on connected TVs rose 70% from the first quarter of 2020 to the third quarter, and reaches 72% of U.S. households. Pubmatic found that Over-The-Top (OTT) TV ad revenue already accounts for 30% of programmatic video ad revenue for U.S. publishers who offer the option. OTT includes video on mobile devices as well as connected TVs.
Integrate is also looking at marketing events, but with an eye to the future. Their survey found that nearly 60% of respondents won’t attend in-person event unless safety precautions are in place 29% will wait until there’s a vaccine. Still, most folks remain optimistic: 80% expect there will be at least some in-person events in 2021, including hybrid events that mix in-person and virtual experiences.
It’s all surveys today, Dear Reader. Marigold reports that consumers are eager for personalized content, with 79% saying they’re likely to engage with a personalized email tailored to their interests. Sadly, 33% feel their needs are unmet by current brand messages. Discounts and coupons (95%) top the list of what they want in exchange for personal data, followed closely by loyalty rewards at 94%. Content is last at 61%.