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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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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. He takes the reins of our growing retail media network, bringing with him more than two decades of sales and marketing experience.”

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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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Lorna Jane fined $5 million for “predatory” anti-virus activewear marketing

Inside Retail

The judge called the business’ actions “exploitative, predatory and potentially dangerous”, according to the ACCC, which took Lorna Jane to court over the claims in December 2020. The marketing campaign was apparently overseen, signed off, and promoted by Lorna Jane chief creative officer Lorna Jane Clarkson. Lorna Jane thinks so.”.

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Leveraging an Integrated Digital Marketing Campaign this Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

Ecommerce holiday sales are projected to reach a whopping $210 billion to $218 billion this season, up 11% to 15% from the 2020 holiday season. After retailers finalize all inventory shipments and secure holiday storage, it’s time to implement a strong integrated digital marketing strategy. There are more than 3.6

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