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Mind the gap: How financial marketers can reach every consumer with Experian Audiences

Published: January 7, 2026 by Experian Marketing Services

At A Glance

Financial marketers serve consumers with very different financial habits, digital behaviors, and spending patterns. Experian Audiences offer approximately 400 financial segments and thousands of additional syndicated options covering various industries to help reach individuals at the right moment across generations, channels, and seasonal events. These privacy-safe audiences support acquisition, engagement, and year-round planning.


Experian Audiences help financial marketers serve consumers with very different financial habits, digital behaviors, and spending patterns. Backed by our deep insight into income, debt, and credit, digital behavior, and household dynamics, our approximately 400 financial audiences and 3,500+ syndicated segments give financial marketers the ability to engage consumers with relevance across every life stage, channel, and financial mindset.

To help financial marketers build effective, more adaptable programs, in this article, we’ll explore two approaches:

  • Generational: How financial behaviors differ across life stages
  • Seasonal: How consumer financial motivation spikes at key times of year

Together, these approaches help financial marketers reach the right consumers with the right message at the right moment.

Generational approach

Financial marketers face a new kind of challenge: some consumers still visit branches, while others manage nearly every financial task from their phones. That gap reflects more than a channel preference; it signals distinct financial needs, confidence levels, and expectations for how money should work across generations.

How do financial behaviors differ across generations?

Generational digital behaviors

The data below highlights key differences in how younger consumers engage with digital financial tools compared with Boomers.

Behavior/metricGen Z and MillennialsBoomers
Use peer-to-peer transfer apps (Venmo, PayPal)~50%~20%
Use a mobile wallet daily79% (Gen Z), 67% (Millennial)Nearly 70% have never used one

Younger generations are driving a mobile-first approach to money management, while Boomers are far less likely to manage their finances this way. They prioritize tools that help them build credit, reduce debt, manage rising costs, and automate everyday tasks. This behavior is reshaping how financial institutions think about acquisition, product relevance, and loyalty.

Generational workforce and retirement dynamics

As Boomers retire, their focus shifts to protecting accumulated wealth, steady income, and simplified service experiences. These changes are reshaping household finances and long-term planning behaviors across the country.

The table below outlines how shifting workforce composition and retirement milestones differ across generations.

Behavior/metricGen Z and MillennialsBoomers
Share of the U.S. workforceGrowing toward 74% of the global workforce by 2030 (younger generations collectively)~15% of the U.S. workforce and shrinking
Retirement outlookExpected age to retire 67-69~75 million people will have retired by 2030

Marketers need to do more than track trends; they need to act on them with confidence. That’s where Experian Audiences come in.

Turn generational insights into action with Experian Audiences

Experian Audiences turn complex generational data into actionable marketing segments, helping financial brands reach the right people with the right message across every life stage. We offer approximately 400 financial audiences, each reflecting distinct financial priorities, from debt management to wealth preservation. These audiences are built using privacy-safe data and grounded in our deep understanding of income, debt, and digital behavior.

Experian’s financial audiences blend credit, behavioral, and demographic signals to help you connect with consumers based on:

  • Debt profile, including type and overall burden
  • Income tier and earning stage
  • Financial confidence and digital engagement habits

How can marketers activate generational insights with Experian Audiences?

Each generation has unique financial journeys, needs, and motivations that marketers can address with Experian Audiences designed to reach:

  • Generation Z (Gen Z)
  • Millennials
  • Generation X (Gen X)
  • Baby boomers (Boomers)

In addition to these four generational segments, Experian Audiences also includes segments that apply broadly across life stages. These audiences reflect core financial attributes, such as income, capacity, and lifestyle, that are consistently relevant and can be layered onto any generational strategy.

  • Ability to pay
  • Generational income bands
  • Income
  • Mosaic® USA

While Fair Lending regulations prohibit age-based targeting, these groups are not built on age itself. Instead, they’re derived from observable financial behaviors and signals that often align with different life stages; allowing marketers to engage consumers in a compliant, behavior-driven way. We also offer FLA-friendly¹ audience segments when required, alongside expanded options for non-lending campaigns, supporting initiatives such as brand and product awareness, deposit growth, credit union membership, and other programs that don’t rely on credit-based targeting.

You can find the full taxonomy paths in the appendix.

‘Generation Z’ with two coin icons

This generation is young, digitally savvy, and highly engaged. Gen Z is beginning their financial journey with a focus on independence and debt management. Their preference for mobile-first tools and peer-to-peer payments reflects an expectation for simple, accessible financial experiences. Campaigns centered on credit-building tools, savings apps, and financial literacy resources are especially relevant for this group.

Behavior/metricGen Z
Use peer-to-peer transfer apps80%+
Use mobile wallets daily79%

Here are seven recommended audiences to target Gen Z:

  1. Credit Card Financial Personality
  2. Discretionary Spend: Dining Out
  3. Discretionary Spend: Education
  4. Discretionary Spend: Entertainment
  5. In Market Buy Now Pay Later
  6. In Market for Auto Loan or Lease
  7. Renter

How to use these audiences

Financial marketers can activate audiences like Credit Card Financial Personality, In-Market Buy Now Pay Later, and Renter to introduce credit-building tools and mobile-first financial products.

‘Millennials’ with upward arrow icons

Millennials are entering their peak earning years while balancing family, homeownership, and digital convenience. Their preference for digital and contactless payments reflects a broader expectation for seamless, mobile-first financial experiences. Campaigns highlighting mortgage products, family insurance, and digital banking resonate across connected TV, mobile, and display.

Behavior/metricMillennial
Prefer digital or contactless payments~85%

Here are ten audiences to target Millennials:

  1. Deposits Financial Personality
  2. Discretionary Spend Education
  3. Discretionary Spend Home Furnishings
  4. In Market Buy Now Pay Later
  5. In Market Real Estate
  6. Investable Assets
  7. Likely to Move
  8. Mortgage Financial Personality
  9. New Parents
  10. Student Loan Age

How to use these audiences

Financial marketers can use audiences such as Mortgage Financial Personality, New Parents, and Discretionary Spend: Home Furnishings to reach Millennials navigating homeownership, family growth, and major financial decisions.

'Generation X’ with a stack of money icon

Gen X leads in household income and prioritizes investments, education, and long-term financial stability. They respond well to data-driven offers for refinancing, college planning, and wealth management, especially across digital video, streaming, and email channels.

Behavior/metricGen ZMillennialsGen XBoomers
Median income$71,200~$104,000~$126,000~$54,000

Here are ten audiences to target Gen X:

  1. Discretionary Spend
  2. Discretionary Spend Donations
  3. Discretionary Spend Entertainment
  4. Discretionary Spend Travel
  5. Equity Loan Age
  6. Insurance Financial Personality
  7. Investment Financial Personality
  8. Investable Assets
  9. Mortgage Loan Age
  10. Net Asset Score (Net Worth)

How to use these audiences

Financial marketers can utilize audiences like Investment Financial Personality, Equity Loan Age, and Net Asset Score to promote refinancing, college planning, and wealth-building solutions.

‘Baby boomers’ with a shield icon

Boomers tend to have lower debt loads and more stable income, but place a high value on security and simplicity. Their channel preferences skew traditional, focusing on direct mail, television, and formats that reinforce trust and familiarity.

Behavior/metricBoomer
Median net worth$410,000
TV consumption98% watch TV; 77% watch more than 2 hours per day
Newspaper readership50%+ still read print or a mix of print and digital

Here are eight audiences to target Boomers:

  1. Charitable Causes
  2. Discretionary Spend
  3. Discretionary Spend Donations
  4. Discretionary Spend Travel
  5. Equity Loan Age
  6. Home Equity Financial Personality
  7. Mortgage Loan Paid Off or “Has Existing”
  8. Net Asset Score (Net Worth)

How to use these audiences

Financial marketers can target audiences such as Home Equity Financial Personality, Mortgage Loan Paid Off, and Net Asset Score to support messaging around wealth preservation, estate planning, and retirement security.

Seasonal approach

Alongside generation insights, financial advertisers should also capitalize on key seasonal events where financial motivation naturally spikes. Each season brings unique consumer behaviors, and Experian Audiences can be activated to align with these key seasonal moments.

Tax season

Refunds and debt payoff are top of mind as consumers prepare and file their returns.

  • Experian Audiences you can activate:
    • Household Tax Shelter User
    • Tax Preparation Services and Software
    • Tax Return: Professional Service Prepare User
    • Tax Return: Self Prepare User

How to use these audiences

Use Tax Preparation Services and Software or Tax Return: Self Prepare User to reach consumers actively preparing returns, paying down debt, or planning how to use their refunds.

Home buying season

Mortgage, refinancing, and home equity activity increases as consumers enter the peak home buying window.

  • Experian Audiences you can activate:
    • In Market First Mortgage
    • In Market Home Equity
    • In Market New Mortgage
    • In Market Second Mortgage
    • Refinancing Homeowners

How to use these audiences

Use In Market First Mortgage or Refinancing Homeowners to connect with consumers exploring first-time home purchases, refinance options, or equity-based borrowing.

Back-to-school

Household spending increases as families manage education costs, holiday purchases, and year-end budgeting. This period also drives heightened activity around payments, credit usage, and financial planning.

  • Experian Audiences you can activate:
    • Back to School High Spend
    • Back to School Moderate Spend
    • Back to School Spend: PreK through High School
    • College Tuition Geo Index High Spenders
    • Credit Card Age <2 Years
    • Credit Seeking Card Switcher
    • In Market Credit Card
    • In Market Personal Loan
    • Mobile Location > College Students
    • Student Loan Age <5 Years
    • Student Loan Existing

How to use these audiences

Activate Back to School High Spend, Back to School Moderate Spend, or Back to School Spend: PreK through High School audiences to reach households actively preparing for the school year.

Year-end planning (October-December)

As Boomers and Gen X plan for retirement or tax optimization, focus on wealth preservation and investment management.

  • Experian Audiences you can activate:
    • Baby Boomer Household Income $150K–$249K
    • Baby Boomer Household Income $250K–$499K
    • Estimated Household Income Range $500K
    • Gen X Household Income $1M Plus
    • Geo-Indexed Household Income $1M Plus

How to use these audiences

Use Estimated Household Income Range $500K or Geo-Indexed Household Income $1M Plus to engage consumers focused on financial wrap-up activities.

What sets Experian Audiences apart?

Our syndicated audiences give you an advantage across channels, offering both scale and accuracy:

  • Experian’s 3,500+ syndicated audiences can be sent to 200+ leading social platforms, such as Meta and Pinterest, TV, and programmatic advertising platforms, and activated directly within Audigent, a part of Experian, with private marketplaces (PMPs).
  • Reach consumers based on who they are, where they live, and their household makeup. Experian ranked #1 in accuracy by Truthset for key demographic attributes.
  • Access to unique audiences through Experian’s Partner Audiences available on Experian’s data marketplace, within Audigent, a part of Experian, for activation in PMPs, and directly on platforms like DirectTV, Dish, Magnite, OpenAP, and The Trade Desk.

You can activate our syndicated audiences on-the-shelf of most major platforms. For a full list, download our syndicated audiences guide.

Where can you activate Experian Audiences?

Experian Audiences can be activated on 200+ leading destinations or found directly on over 30 platforms, including:

Need a custom audience? Reach out to our audience team and we can help you build and activate an Experian audience on the platform of your choice.

Want to activate an Experian Audience on Meta, Pinterest, Snap, TikTok or on a platform not listed above? Contact us today.

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Make every consumer part of your financial strategy

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FAQs

What are Experian Audiences?

Experian Audiences are pre-built, privacy-compliant consumer segments that help marketers target based on verified demographic, financial, and behavioral data.

They’re designed for flexibility across channels and can be activated on 200+ platforms, including major social, CTV, and programmatic partners.

Experian ranks #1 in demographic accuracy according to Truthset, and marketers can choose from 3,500+ syndicated audiences that capture signals such as income, spending behavior, household structure, financial attitudes, and ability to pay. These same audiences are also available through partnerships on platforms like DirecTV, Dish, Magnite, OpenAP, and The Trade Desk.

For a deeper look at our audience catalog, explore our syndicated audience guide

How can financial marketers use Experian Audiences effectively?

Financial marketers can use Experian Audiences by aligning audience selection with generational priorities, such as digital banking for Gen Z or retirement planning for Boomers, to improve engagement and ROI.

Are Experian Audiences compliant with financial marketing regulations?


Experian Audiences are designed to meet a variety of needs while respecting different levels of privacy standards. For example, we offer FLA-compliant segments where required, as well as broader audiences for objectives such as brand awareness, promotion, credit union membership growth, and more.

Experian’s approach to data is guided by our Global Data Principles, which reflect how we protect and manage information:

Data security: safeguarding data against unauthorized access, use, or loss
Accuracy: ensuring data is as accurate, complete, and relevant as possible
Fairness: collecting and using data responsibly and for legitimate purposes
Transparency: being open about the data we collect, how it’s used, and where it’s shared
Inclusion: using data to expand financial access and support consumer financial health

Where can you activate Experian Audiences?

You can activate Experian Audiences are available across 200+ digital and connected TV platforms, including Meta, Pinterest, The Trade Desk, and Audigent PMPs.

Can I combine Experian data with my own?

Yes, you can combine Experian data with your own. You can combine your own first-party data with Experian’s 3,500+ syndicated audiences and additional segments from multiple Partner data providers, as a custom audience within a Curated Deal or self-service via Audience Engine.


Footnote

  1. “Fair Lending Friendly” indicates data fields that Experian has made available without use of certain demographic attributes that may increase the likelihood of discriminatory practices prohibited by the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) and Equal Credit Opportunity Act (“ECOA”). These excluded attributes include, but may not be limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, disability, handicap, family status, ancestry, sexual orientation, unfavorable military discharge, and gender. Experian’s provision of Fair Lending Friendly indicators does not constitute legal advice or otherwise assures your compliance with the FHA, ECOA, or any other applicable laws. Clients should seek legal advice with respect to your use of data in connection with lending decisions or application and compliance with applicable laws.

Appendix

Generation Z

  • Financial Personalities > Credit Card Financial Personality > Uninterested, Average Credit Card Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Credit Card Financial Personality > Reluctant User, High Credit Card Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Credit Card Financial Personality > Loyal Rewards Enthusiast, Low Credit Card Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Credit Card Financial Personality > Credit Seeking Card Switcher, High Credit Card Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Credit Card Financial Personality > Complacent Card User, Low Credit Card Balance
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $4302-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $2084-$4301
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $0-$2083
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $512-$1227
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $1228-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $0-$511
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $4607-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $2230-$4606
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $0-$2229
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market > Buy Now Pay Later
  • Financial > In Market > Buy Now Pay Later
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market Auto Loan
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market Auto Lease
  • Demographics > Homeowners/Renters > Renter

Millennials

  • Financial Personalities > Deposits Financial Personality > Uninterested, Average Deposit Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Deposits Financial Personality > Self-Directed Diversifier, Very High Deposit Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Deposits Financial Personality > Hesitant Borrower, Low Deposit Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Deposits Financial Personality > Demanding Advice Seeker, Low Deposit Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Deposits Financial Personality > Conservative Branch Banker, Very High Deposit Balance
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $512-$1227
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $1228-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $0-$511
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $2602-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $1272-$2601
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $0-$1271
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market > Buy Now Pay Later
  • Financial > In Market > Buy Now Pay Later
  • Publisher Derived > In-Market: Real Estate > In-Market Real Estate
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score Less Than $10000
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $10000-$49999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $50000-$99999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $100000-$249999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $250000-$499999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $500000-$999999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $1000000 Plus
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Movers > Likely to Move
  • Financial Personalities > Mortgage Financial Personality > Uninterested, Slightly Below Average Mortgage Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Mortgage Financial Personality > Secure, Active Refinancer, Above Average Mortgage Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Mortgage Financial Personality > Disciplined, Passive Borrower, Below Average Mortgage Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Mortgage Financial Personality > Conservative, Bank Loyalist, Slightly Below Average Mortgage Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Mortgage Financial Personality > Advice Seeking Refinancer, Slightly Above Average Mortgage Balance
  • Life Events > New Parents > Child Age 0-36 Months
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > 9 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > 8 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > 7 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > 6 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > 12 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > 11 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > 10 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > <5 Years

Generation X

  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Travel Annual Spend $682-$1364
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Travel Annual Spend $1365-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Travel Annual Spend $0-$681
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Reading Annual Spend $193-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Reading Annual Spend $102-$192
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Reading Annual Spend $0-$101
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Personal Annual Spend $993-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Personal Annual Spend $525-$992
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Personal Annual Spend $0-$524
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $2602-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $1272-$2601
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $0-$1271
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Other Annual Spend $911-$1973
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Other Annual Spend $1974-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Other Annual Spend $0-$910
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment AV Annual Spend $952-$1763
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment AV Annual Spend $1764-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment AV Annual Spend $0-$951
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $4607-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $2230-$4606
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $0-$2229
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Admissions Annual Spend $833-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Admissions Annual Spend $326-$832
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Admissions Annual Spend $0-$325
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $512-$1227
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $1228-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $0-$511
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Donation Annual Spend $2568-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Donation Annual Spend $1265-$2567
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Donation Annual Spend $0-$1264
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $31619-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $0-$7900
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $7901-$10930
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $21952-$31618
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $15180-$21951
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $10931-$15179
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $4302-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $2084-$4301
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $0-$2083
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Apparel Annual Spend $2818-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Apparel Annual Spend $1459-$2817
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Apparel Annual Spend $0-$1458
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Alcohol and Wine Annual Spend $727-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Alcohol and Wine Annual Spend $331-$726
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Alcohol and Wine Annual Spend $0-$330
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 9 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 7-8 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 12+ Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 11 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 10 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > <6 Years
  • Financial Personalities > Insurance Financial Personality > Uninterested, Below Average Insurance Policy Face Value
  • Financial Personalities > Insurance Financial Personality > Secure Agent-Oriented Loyalist, High Insurance Policy Face Value
  • Financial Personalities > Insurance Financial Personality > Reluctant Insurance Skeptic, Below Average Insurance Policy Face Value
  • Financial Personalities > Insurance Financial Personality > Insurance Averse, Below Average Insurance Policy Face Value
  • Financial Personalities > Insurance Financial Personality > Engaged Advice Seeker, Average Insurance Policy Face Value
  • Financial Personalities > Insurance Financial Personality > Confident, Self-Directed Planner, High Insurance Policy Face Value
  • Financial Personalities > Investments Financial Personality > Skeptical, Fund-Oriented Investor, Low to Medium Investable Assets
  • Financial Personalities > Investments Financial Personality > Savvy Sounding-Board Seeking Investor, Average Investable Assets
  • Financial Personalities > Investments Financial Personality > Price Sensitive, Self-Directed Investor, Very High Investable Assets
  • Financial Personalities > Investments Financial Personality > Cautious Investing Novice, Low Investable Assets
  • Financial Personalities > Investments Financial Personality > Broker-Reliant Delegator, Very High Investable Assets
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score Less Than $10000
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $10000-$49999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $50000-$99999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $100000-$249999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $250000-$499999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $500000-$999999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Investable Assets > Investable Annual Assets Score $1000000 Plus
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 9 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 8 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 7 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 6 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 5 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 13 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 11-12 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > 10 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Age > <4 Years
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Asset Score Net Worth $1000000 Plus
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Asset Score $2500000 Plus
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score Less Than $25000
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $750000-$999999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $75000-$99999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $500000-$749999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $50000-$74999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Asset Score $5000000 Plus
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $250000-$499999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $25000-$49999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $2500000-$4999999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $100000-$249999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $1000000-$2499999

Baby boomers

  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Charitable Causes > Contributes to Private Foundations
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Charitable Causes > Contributes to Political Charities
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Charitable Causes > Contributes to Health Charities
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Charitable Causes > Contributes to Education Charities
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Charitable Causes > Contributes to Charities
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Charitable Causes > Contributes to Arts/Culture Charities
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Charitable Causes > Contributes by Volunteering
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Travel Annual Spend $682-$1364
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Travel Annual Spend $1365-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Travel Annual Spend $0-$681
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Reading Annual Spend $193-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Reading Annual Spend $102-$192
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Reading Annual Spend $0-$101
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Personal Annual Spend $993-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Personal Annual Spend $525-$992
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Personal Annual Spend $0-$524
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $2602-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $1272-$2601
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Furnishings Annual Spend $0-$1271
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Other Annual Spend $911-$1973
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Other Annual Spend $1974-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Other Annual Spend $0-$910
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment AV Annual Spend $952-$1763
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment AV Annual Spend $1764-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment AV Annual Spend $0-$951
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $4607-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $2230-$4606
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Annual Spend $0-$2229
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Admissions Annual Spend $833-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Admissions Annual Spend $326-$832
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Entertainment Admissions Annual Spend $0-$325
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $512-$1227
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $1228-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Education Annual Spend $0-$511
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Donation Annual Spend $2568-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Donation Annual Spend $1265-$2567
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Donation Annual Spend $0-$1264
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $31619-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $0-$7900
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $7901-$10930
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $21952-$31618
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $15180-$21951
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Discretionary Annual Spend Estimate $10931-$15179
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $4302-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $2084-$4301
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Dine Out Annual Spend $0-$2083
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Apparel Annual Spend $2818-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Apparel Annual Spend $1459-$2817
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Apparel Annual Spend $0-$1458
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Alcohol and Wine Annual Spend $727-$99999
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Alcohol and Wine Annual Spend $331-$726
  • Financial – Analytics IQ > Discretionary Spend > Alcohol and Wine Annual Spend $0-$330
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 9 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 7-8 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 12+ Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 11 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > 10 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Equity Loan Age > <6 Years
  • Financial Personalities > Home Equity Financial Personality > Uninterested, Low Home Equity Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Home Equity Financial Personality > Secure, Savvy Credit User, High Home Equity Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Home Equity Financial Personality > Home Equity Enthusiast, Very High Home Equity Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Home Equity Financial Personality > Home Equity Averse Skeptic, Very Low Home Equity Balance
  • Financial Personalities > Home Equity Financial Personality > Hesitant Borrower, Low Home Equity Balance
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Paid Off
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Mortgage Loan Has Existing
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Asset Score Net Worth $1000000 Plus
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Asset Score $2500000 Plus
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score Less Than $25000
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $750000-$999999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $75000-$99999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $500000-$749999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $50000-$74999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Asset Score $5000000 Plus
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $250000-$499999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $25000-$49999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $2500000-$4999999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $100000-$249999
  • Consumer Financial Insights > Net Assets Score (Net Worth) > Net Assets Score $1000000-$2499999

Tax season

  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Financial Behavior > Household Tax Shelter User
  • Publisher Derived > In-Market: Financial Services > Tax Preparation Services and Software
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Financial Behavior > Tax Return –Professional Service Prepare user
  • Lifestyle and Interests (Affinity) > Financial Behavior > Tax Return – Self prepare user

Home buying season

  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market First Mortgage
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market Home Equity
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market New Mortgage
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market Second Mortgage
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Refinancing Homeowners

Back to school

  • Retail Shoppers: Purchase Based > Seasonal > Back to School Apparel – High School
  • Retail Shoppers: Purchase Based > Seasonal > Back to School Moderate Spend
  • Retail Shoppers: Purchase Based > Seasonal > Back to School High Spend – PreK (Early Ed – PreK)
  • Geo-Indexed > Discretionary Spend > College Tuition GeoIndex High Spenders
  • Financial Personalities > Credit Card Financial Personality > Credit Seeking Card Switcher, High Credit Card Balance
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market Credit Card
  • Financial FLA Friendly > In Market Personal Loan Consolidated
  • Mobile Location Models > Visits > College Students
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Age > <5 Years
  • Financial FLA Friendly > Student Loan Has Existing

Year-end planning

  • Demographics > Household Income (HHI) > Baby Boomer Household Income $150K-$249K
  • Demographics > Household Income (HHI) > Baby Boomer Household Income $250K-$499K
  • Demographics > Household Income (HHI) > Estimated Household Income Range $500K Plus
  • Demographics > Household Income (HHI) > Gen X Household Income $1M Plus
  • Geo-Indexed > Demographics > Geo-Indexed Household Income $1M Plus

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Maximize ad targeting with supply-side advertising

Ongoing signal loss is driving marketers, agencies, and platforms to turn to supply-side advertising. By using first-party data from publishers and platforms, supply-side advertising has the potential to deliver high-quality audience and context for more effective ad targeting. The supply-side refers to the publishers and platforms that sell advertising inventory. These companies have access to first-party data about their users, which can be used to target ads more effectively. By tapping into supply-side advertising, you can overcome the challenges of signal loss and target ads more effectively. To shed light on this topic, we hosted a panel discussion at Cannes, featuring industry leaders from Audigent, Captify, Newsweek, Pubmatic, Truthset, and Experian. In this blog post, we'll explore how partnerships between supply-side channels and publishers are working to enhance advertising opportunities while balancing the need for transparency and control in programmatic ad buying. Shift toward supply-side advertising Traditionally, the demand-side dominated the programmatic media buying chain due to an abundance of supply. However, with the emergence of finite data and its interpretation, collaboration between supply-side technology companies and publishers is required to redefine these economics. It's no longer sufficient for the demand-side to blindly negotiate prices based on limited knowledge. Marketers can still define their target audience, but effective communication is key. This presents an opportunity for premium journalistic outlets to guide the industry's understanding of how data from the supply-side impacts media buying economics in the future. "Supply-side technology partnerships with publishers are now in a position to shape the economics of programmatic media buying as there is a finite amount of data. It’s crucial for supply-side technology companies to collaborate with publishers to shape these new economics. This presents an opportunity for premium journalistic outlets to provide guidance on how data from the supply-side can affect the future of media buying."&nbsp;matthew papa, svp, business &amp; corporate development, captify Democratizing data from the supply-side Cookies haven't brought significant benefits to premium publishers. They mainly serve to retarget users from sites like The Wall Street Journal to advertising sites. This approach primarily serves the purpose of generating revenue. The elimination of third-party cookies presents an opportunity for premium publishers to shift this dynamic. By using their knowledge of first-party audiences, and using identifiers like Experian's LUID, publishers can own and understand their audience data, which can then be modeled. Here’s how publishers can win Establishing a connection with consumers and emphasizing the value exchange is essential to building trust. Determining what incentives and benefits consumers find meaningful will be crucial in gaining their opt-in. With consumers The Apple tracking transparency initiative, specifically the deprecation of IDFA signals, had significant implications for mobile app developers. Overnight, opt-in rates plummeted, causing a drastic decline in iOS ad monetization. To combat this, developers focused on demonstrating the value exchange to consumers—better ad experiences and personalized content. By articulating the benefits over a couple of years, opt-in rates increased from 10-15% to 30-40%. The key takeaway is the need to effectively communicate the value exchange to consumers. With partners Trust plays a crucial role in planning your first-party data strategy. Publishers, advertisers, and data partners highly value their proprietary data. However, there are concerns about how it's used, mishandled, or leaked in the ecosystem. Building trust between partners is essential. It's important to work with trustworthy partners who are agnostic, committed to innovative solutions, and globally oriented. These partners can help navigate the complexities of laws and regulations. Choosing the right partners is crucial in a world where first-party data is a key asset. "Power is shifting toward brands that have strong relationships with customers and possess first-party data. As the ownership of customer data becomes more important, it is crucial to establish a first-party data strategy to better serve customers and adapt to changing market dynamics."chip russo, president, truthset Balance probabilistic and deterministic data Focus on building trust with consumers and collaborating with reliable companies to share data. However, it's important to remember that achieving a 100% opt-in rate is unlikely. The cookie, which has become omnipresent, requires us to shift our strategic thinking. We need to consider both deterministic and probabilistic approaches instead of viewing them as mutually exclusive. The landscape will be fragmented, with some consumers opting in and others not. "Probabilistic and predictive audience data holds immense potential. With the power of AI, we can expect enhanced performance and efficacy in media campaigns. At Audigent, we firmly believe that this data will outperform deterministic data, making it an integral part of our strategy."&nbsp;drew stein, ceo, audigent Premium content Trust plays a crucial role in leading to premium content. By placing trust in the best media brands, data, and technology partners, we can expect to see improvements in media, journalism, and advertising. This shift may have a direct impact on the long tail of free natural resources, making it more challenging for them to thrive. However, this change is ultimately beneficial since it promotes higher-quality media experiences overall. "The homepage surface is making a comeback in the publishing industry, proving its value in establishing a direct connection with readers. While we acknowledge the importance of technology partnerships for addressability and identity, our core competency as a publisher remains outstanding journalism that captures and engages great audiences."&nbsp;kevin gentzel, cco, newsweek Watch our Cannes panel for more on supply-side advertising We hosted a panel in Cannes that covered supply-side advertising. Check out the full recording below to hear what leaders from Audigent, Captify, Newsweek, Pubmatic, Truthset, and Experian had to say. Watch now Check out more Cannes content: Our key takeaways from Cannes Lions 2023 Insights from a first-time attendee Four new marketing strategies for 2023 Exploring the opportunities in streaming TV advertising The future of identity in cookieless advertising Follow us on LinkedIn or sign up for our email newsletter for more informative content on the latest industry insights and data-driven marketing. Contact us today Latest posts

Aug 22,2023 by Hayley Schneider, Sr. Manager, Content Marketing

Experian now enables addressability in collaboration with Microsoft Advertising

The digital advertising landscape has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. Privacy-conscious consumers, transformative regulations, and emerging technologies are converging to redefine how addressability — the ability to accurately reach a specific audience — functions in this new era. Addressability is a cornerstone of digital advertising, and its evolution presents both challenges and opportunities for publishers and advertisers alike. The need for enhancing addressability is driven by a complex set of factors. More consumers are opting out of data sharing or disabling cookie-tracking, leading to a drastic reduction in the reach of traditional programmatic advertising. Nearly 70 percent of consumers are now unreachable through these conventional methods, creating an 'addressability gap' that publishers and advertisers are eager to bridge. The landscape is further complicated by privacy regulations such as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which mandate solutions that balance user privacy with advertisers' needs. Contributing to this intricate mix is the growing shift toward video and connected TV (CTV). These platforms have long operated in a cookie-less environment and are witnessing rising demand due to their engaging nature and broad reach. However, the attractiveness of these mediums to advertisers hinges on effective addressability, highlighting the urgent need for innovative audience identification and targeting methods. The emergence of data enablers and collaborative initiatives Data enablers like Experian are stepping up to meet this need. These companies are providing robust, privacy-compliant data resources to improve addressability. Experian's unique approach to identification, the Living Unit ID (LUID), is a key tool in bridging the current gap in reach. How Experian and Microsoft Advertising are redefining addressability We recently expanded our collaboration with Microsoft, to make our extensive data resources available through Microsoft Advertising’s data marketplace. This collaborative initiative represents a significant move, offering a compelling model of how data enablers and buy-side and sell-side platforms can work together to redefine addressability. The benefits of this arrangement extend to all stakeholders in the ecosystem. Advertisers using Microsoft Invest can now access Experian's audience data. This not only enhances the granularity of their audience targeting but also broadens the reach of their campaigns. Experian's identity spine also serves as a robust framework to extend the value and reach of advertisers' first-party data. For publishers, the accessibility of Experian data on Microsoft Advertising’s data marketplace opens the door to greater addressability in their inventory, enabling them to offer advertisers more addressable impressions. This then amplifies the value of their inventory, potentially increasing their overall yield. For advertisers, this integration facilitates access to highly relevant audiences while simplifying campaign setup and respecting user privacy. We can help you carve a new path toward addressability In the ever-evolving landscape of digital advertising, such collaborative efforts are becoming critical to ensure that advertising remains effective for brands, profitable for publishers, and respectful of consumer privacy. This model of cooperation and innovation is essential to navigate the challenges of a privacy-centric, cookie-less world and unlock the true potential of every media channel. With collaborative initiatives and innovative solutions, the industry is set to transform these challenges into opportunities, carving a new path toward addressability that respects privacy and delivers value for all stakeholders. Connect with us to learn more about how you can access our data in Microsoft Advertising’s data marketplace. To learn more about our partner Microsoft Advertising, visit their website. Contact us Latest posts

Aug 17,2023 by Experian Marketing Services

The future of identity in cookieless advertising

The cookieless future is here, and it's time to start thinking about how you will adapt your strategies to this new reality. In a cookieless world, you will need to find new ways to identify and track users across devices. This will require reliance on first-party data, contextual advertising, and alternative identifiers that respect user privacy. To shed light on this topic, we hosted a panel discussion at Cannes, featuring industry leaders from Cint, Direct Digital Holdings, the IAB, MiQ, Tatari, and Experian. In this blog post, we'll explore the future of identity in cookieless advertising. We'll discuss the challenges and opportunities that this new era presents, and we'll offer our tips for how to stay ahead of the curve. How cookieless advertising is evolving Programmatic advertising is experiencing multiple changes. Let's dive into three key things you should know. Cookie deprecation One significant change is cookie deprecation, which has implications for tracking and targeting. Additionally, understanding the concept of Return on Advertising Spend (ROAS) is becoming increasingly crucial. The demand and supply-side are coming closer together Demand-side platforms (DSPs) and supply-side platforms (SSPs) have traditionally been seen as two separate entities. DSPs are used by advertisers to buy ad space, while SSPs are used by publishers to sell ad space. However, in recent years, there has been a trend toward the two sides coming closer together. This is due to three key factors: The rise of header bidding Header bidding is a process where publishers sell their ad space to multiple buyers in a single auction. This allows publishers to get the best possible price for their ad space, and it also allows advertisers to target their ads more effectively. Cookie deprecation As third-party cookies are phased out, advertisers need to find new ways to track users, and they are turning to SSPs for help. SSPs can provide advertisers with data about users, such as their demographics and interests. This data can be used to target ads more effectively. The increasing importance of data Advertisers are increasingly looking for ways to target their ads more effectively, and they need data to do this. SSPs have access to a wealth of user data, and they're willing to share this data with advertisers. This is helping to bridge the gap between the two sides. The trend toward the demand-side and supply-side coming closer together is good news for advertisers and publishers. It means that they can work together to deliver more relevant ads to their users. Measuring and tracking diverse types of media The media measurement landscape is rapidly evolving to accommodate new types of media, such as digital out-of-home (DOOH). With ad inventory expanding comes the challenge of establishing identities and connecting them with what advertisers and agencies want to track. Measurement providers are now being asked to accurately capture instances when individuals are exposed to advertisements at a bus stop in New York City, for example, and tracking their journey and purchase decisions, such as buying a Pepsi. To navigate cookieless advertising and measurement, we must prioritize building a strong foundational identity framework. What you should focus on in a cookieless advertising era In a cookieless advertising era, you will need to focus on two key things: frequency capping and authentic identity. Frequency capping Frequency capping is a practice of limiting the number of times an ad is shown to a user. This is important in cookieless advertising because it helps to prevent users from being bombarded with ads. It also helps to ensure that ads are more effective, as users are less likely to ignore or click on ads that they have seen too many times. Frequency capping is often overhyped and yet overlooked. Instead of solely focusing on frequency, consider approaching it from an identity perspective. One solution could be to achieve a perfect balance between reaching a wider audience and avoiding excessive repetition. By increasing reach in every programmatic buy, you naturally mitigate frequency control concerns. Authentic identity The need for authentic identities in a digital and programmatic ecosystem is undeniable. While we explore ways to connect cookies, mobile ads, and other elements, it's crucial to remember who we are as real individuals. By using anonymized personal identifying information (PII) as a foundation, we can derive insights about households and individuals and set effective frequency caps across different channels. Don't solely focus on devices and behaviors in your cookieless advertising strategy and remember the true value of people and their identities. What’s next for cookieless advertising? The deprecation of third-party cookies is a major challenge for the digital advertising industry. Advertisers will need to find new ways to track users and target their ads. Here are three specific trends that we can expect to see in cookieless advertising. First-party data is moving in-house Many major media companies, equipped with valuable identifier and first-party data, are choosing to bring it in-house. They are focused on using their data internally rather than sharing it externally. "Many larger media companies are opting to bring their identifier and first-party data in-house, creating more walled gardens. It seems that companies are prioritizing data control within their own walls instead of sharing it externally."laura manning, svp, measurement, cint Fragmentation will continue The number of identifiers used to track people online is growing rapidly. In an average household, over a 60-day period, there are 22 different identifiers present. This number is only going to increase as we move away from cookies and toward other identifiers. This fragmentation makes it difficult to track people accurately and deliver targeted advertising. This means that we need new identity solutions that can help make sense of these new identifiers and provide a more accurate view of people. A portfolio of solutions will address signal loss Advertisers are taking a variety of approaches to cookieless advertising. A few of the solutions include: Working with alternative IDs.&nbsp;This refers to using alternative identifiers to cookies, such as mobile device IDs or email addresses. These identifiers can be used to track people across different websites and devices, even without cookies. Working with data index at a geo level. This refers to using data from a third-party provider to get a better understanding of people's location. This information can be used to target ads more effectively. Working with publisher first-party data that's been aggregated to a cohort level. This refers to using data that is collected directly from publishers, such as website traffic data or purchase history. This data can be used to create more personalized ads. Working with contextual solutions. This refers to using contextual data, such as the content of a website or the weather, to target ads. This can help to ensure that ads are relevant to the user's interests. "Cookie deprecation is often exaggerated, and alternate solutions are already emerging. As data moves closer to publishers and first-party data gains prominence, the industry will adapt to the changes."mark walker, ceo, direct digital holdings There is no one-size-fits-all solution for cookies, and you will need to be flexible and adopt a variety of different approaches. How will these solutions work together? You can take a waterfall approach to cookieless advertising. A waterfall approach is a process where advertisers bid on ad impressions in sequential order. The first advertiser to meet the minimum bid price wins the impression. In the context of cookieless advertising, a waterfall approach can be used to prioritize different targeting signals. For example, you might start by bidding on impressions that have a Ramp ID, then move on to impressions that have a geo-contextual signal, and finally bid on impressions that have no signal at all. This is a flexible approach that can be adapted to different needs and budgets. Watch our Cannes panel for more on cookieless advertising We hosted a panel in Cannes that covered the future of identity in cookieless advertising. Check out the full recording below to hear what leaders from Cint, Direct Digital Holdings, the IAB, MiQ, Tatari, and Experian had to say. Watch now Check out more Cannes content: Our key takeaways from Cannes Lions 2023 Insights from a first-time attendee Four new marketing strategies for 2023 Exploring the opportunities in streaming TV advertising Maximize ad targeting with supply-side advertising Follow us on LinkedIn or sign up for our email newsletter for more informative content on the latest industry insights and data-driven marketing. Get in touch Latest posts

Aug 15,2023 by Hayley Schneider, Sr. Manager, Content Marketing

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