RTB House Editorial Team

In this Media Review, we describe the most important findings from the 2022 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, the status of Google’s preparations for disabling third-party cookies, Apple’s updates in its SKAdNetwork documentation that change the game for mobile ad-tech, and more.

It’s no secret that promotional periods spark a change in consumer behavior in just about any industry, and the Home & Garden sector is certainly no different. This thriving ecommerce sector is attracting some serious competition. With the global home and garden products B2C ecommerce market poised to grow by USD $30,189.84 million accelerating at a CAGR of 10.53% between 2023 and 2027, competition is flourishing, meaning that maintaining consumer loyalty is fast becoming a big challenge.

Hanging on to the industry’s coattails may not be enough, with 66% of consumers now expecting brands to understand their individual needs. Those that choose to strategize and personalize to cater to these needs are most likely to reap the greatest rewards of consumer spending during promotional periods by delivering relevant experiences based on seasonality.

The world of online retail has experienced significant change over the last few years. With these changes came a trending topic concerning recommendations and the effect they have on the consumer journey. So what value do they actually hold when it comes to personalizing a shopper’s online experience and increasing your average order value?

Consumer tech companies, like Samsung, operate in an environment with high average order values (AOVs) but long gaps between conversions. This means it is essential to maximize individual sales and build brand loyalty that lasts long after a purchase is complete. Companies can best do this by building direct connections with their customers across a variety of sales channels. However, this means overcoming the challenges posed by the loss of access to third-party cookies in the oncoming cookieless future.

The end of third-party tracking cookies is on the horizon, but it’s not as bad as you might think. Despite concerns from some advertisers that losing third-party cookies will make it impossible to deliver personalized advertising, there are already a number of effective solutions in the works to ensure that users can still enjoy relevant ads, without any privacy fears.

Let’s take a quick dive into why third-party tracking cookies are being retired, what that means for your advertising strategy, and why it’s actually a good thing for both customers and advertisers.

Travel industries face numerous challenges when marketing online. To help you better understand how to form your marketing strategy for the modern world, we’ve compiled a series of 2-minute podcasts hosted by Jim Price, Head of Travel for RTB House America. Here’s a sneak peek of the first few.