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Future Forward: Zero-Party Data and the Evolution of Retail Advertising

Retail TouchPoints

Though cookie depreciation has been a looming threat since the original announcement back in 2020, Adtaxi’s 2024 Privacy Survey tells us that 33% of respondents still lack a cookie-replacement strategy. Elevating First-Party Data Amidst the Decline of Cookies Begin your retail advertising endeavors by embracing first-party data.

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Mmm, it’s the sweet smell of advertising success

Inside Retail

Since early 2020, like everyone, I’ve been online a lot more. I’m seeing greater quantities of online advertising and – especially if they’re good ads – feel motivated to purchase. . Locally, the retail industry sustained substantial growth throughout the first pandemic affected year (2020-2021). Yes, you read that right.

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Google puts third-party cookies on hold again: what you need to know

Inside Retail

These cookies can be used to follow you across the web for purposes like targeted advertising and analytics. Google first announced its plan to deprecate cookies in January 2020, aiming for a phase-out within two years. Third-party cookies are small pieces of data used by websites to track people’s browsing activity.

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Following 2020 Online Grocery Boom, Instacart Raises Another $265M

Retail TouchPoints

Online grocery boomed last year, becoming one of the fastest-growing ecommerce segments, according to Barrons : online grocery sales grew 60% YoY in 2020. Instacart was a key player in this rapid evolution, adding more than 200 new retailers in 2020 including Walmart , 7-Eleven and Family Dollar.

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Why Google, Facebook and Instagram Ads Blossomed in 2020 — and Where They’re Headed Next

Retail TouchPoints

ROI for online advertising benefited from the shift to ecommerce in 2020, as well as the increasingly granular targeting capabilities offered by the biggest players in the space, according to the Sidecar 2021 Benchmark Report. Advertising effectiveness on the platform had a banner year, with CPC falling 18% to $0.57

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Macy’s Appoints Former Walmart Connect Exec to Lead Retail Media Network

Retail TouchPoints

has appointed Michael Krans as VP of Macy’s Media Network , where he will oversee the company’s in-house media business dedicated to connecting advertising partners with Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s customers. Macy’s media network hit the market in 2020 and quickly generated $105 million in revenue in 2021. Macy’s, Inc.

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Prime Day 2020: How Elections, Holidays and Big Box Competitors Shaped This Year’s Results

Retail TouchPoints

Prime Day 2020 will likely prove to be a success, according to Rachel Dalton, Director of Ecommerce and Omnichannel Insights at Kantar. One of the most unique aspects of Prime Day 2020 is how it became the gateway to the holiday season. We see a high degree of noise and distraction in advertising and promotions.”.