The key to success in marketing lies in understanding your audience at the deepest level possible. Doing so means knowing the lives, habits, and interests of the real individuals who make up your target audience. This marks the era of people-based marketing, a departure from traditional methods. No longer satisfied with one-size-fits-all strategies, marketers are […]
As a business owner or marketer, safeguarding your brand’s reputation and utilizing high-quality audience data should be non-negotiable. Brand safe, data safe is a critical component that demands attention and careful integration into your marketing strategies. By taking small steps with the right strategies in place, brands can gain the trust of their customers while […]

In a world driven by data, three things are paramount– accuracy, precision and reliability. Companies across all verticals rely on consumer audience data to effectively reach their target audiences with tailored messaging. Among thousands of data providers throughout the industry vying for prominence, one name stands out – BRIDGE. This year, BRIDGE has been top-ranked […]
Interest-level data related to health searches and browsing helps connect consumers with the cure for what ails them Health interest data can be tricky. HIPAA, general privacy, and ethics considerations swirl anytime the topic is broached. On the other hand, when people search or browse online about specific health topics and conditions, whether as a […]
What comes after cookies is more obvious than many ad tech companies would like to admit. IAB held its Tech Lab Summit earlier this month. These gatherings convene digital ad players for honest debate and discussion about big-picture tech challenges. And honest they were. IAB Tech Lab CEO Anthony Katsur has been sounding the warning […]
Rising above a new wave of data collection resulting in oceans of consumer information Back in the 80s, Rockwell and Michael Jackson had a massive hit with “Somebody’s Watching Me.” Oh, if they only knew what surveillance and data collection norms awaited us today. Maybe we could all land hit singles singing about our experiences? […]
John Oliver released a well-researched expose on the seedy internet data economy. We believe the future is brighter than John thinks.
Massive changes ranging from government regulation to moves by big tech players are coming and they are threatening marketers’ ability to build relationships with consumers. These changes include: Disparate local data privacy laws from state to state is challenging and costly, creating confusion for marketers and consumers alike. This causes tension, distrust, and complexity. Hardening […]
Looking from the inside out, we can all develop blindspots when attempting to assess how our own industry may become disrupted. Or how vulnerable our own businesses may be to this disruption. Peering in from the outside is often a lot easier. It became pretty clear Uber and Lyft were going to throw taxi markets […]
Don’t let Google control your cookieless destiny Suddenly, marketers need options. Here’s why you should forge your own path this time. If you build it, they will come. And spend hundreds of billions of dollars. And be beholden to you forever. (Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha….) That’s the Google business model. I guess “Don’t be evil” just had a […]
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