Ecommerce marketers rank data-driven decisions second only to in-house skills as a major factor in marketing success, according to this SideCar survey.  But just 38% make more than half of their decisions based on data, they rank seven other items ahead of data-driven decisions on their list of challenges, and they prioritize several skills ahead of data analytics in hiring.  One interpretation: they feel they’re as data-driven as they should be.

This Winterberry Group study also explores the shift to first-party data, with a particular focus on collaborative solutions such as data cooperatives and exchanges.  Less than one-third of their sample say they have fully implemented a first-party data strategy, although nearly all have defined one.  Read it for a good explanation of key terms and concepts.

CDP and data solutions provider Zeotap is adding the ID5 ID to its identity graph.  The ID5 identifier supports individual-level programmatic ad targeting without relying on third-party cookies, extending the reach of Zeotap ad segments.