Our latest whitepaper answers the question “Why PII?” What does it mean to take control of your digital destiny? We’ve spent most of the year on this blog attempting to answer that question. This has meant exposing gaping cracks in the crumbling cookie economy. Sizing up Big Tech’s true intentions as data becomes more guarded and walled […]
What most companies can’t get right Why you don’t know your customers as well as you’d like to If you visited a Radio Shack at any point in the 90s, you’ll recall the ritual of providing your complete contact info for every purchase. Buy a huge roof antenna? “Name, address, and phone number, please.” A […]
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 […]
It seems lately, Big Tech should have everything to fear, including fear itself. Regulators are coming for them. As are the press. Heck, they’re even coming for each other. They’ve got gazillions of dollars and endless resources, they’re going to be just fine. But hopefully, by now, one thing is clear: they will pivot at […]
The industry is at a tipping point due to new regulatory changes. Marketers are facing continuous digital disruption and the challenges of ever-changing regulations. Marketers have a lot to think about when it comes to personalizing marketing communications and connecting with real people in a cookie-less future. According to a recent Forrester survey of brand and agency […]
Why CDP + PII = The Ultimate Dynamic Duo When Gartner began evangelizing the promises of the customer data platform (CDP) in early 2018, it made an important point: “CDP is not a system of record, it’s a system of innovation.” This would help explain why for all of the value CDPs have introduced for […]
Apple iOS 15 & Privacy- There’s No Reason for Marketers to Sound the Alarm Apple recently announced that the upcoming iOS 15 update will include Mail Privacy Protection. This update is no cause for alarm. The industry has seen lower-than-expected user participation in similar ‘do not track’ initiatives including GDPR and Apple’s most recent iOS […]
PII scary? Not when it’s done right. Somewhere along the way, the perception of personally identifiable information (PII) morphed into a huge scary monster lurking under the bed. “It has nine eyes!” “Sharp claws!” “It eats children!” For what it’s worth, the naysayers, privacy hawks, and even your average consumer could be forgiven for having […]
Building Trust is Key in the Data Ecosystem: A conversation with Truthset and Ilana Hendlish, Chief Revenue Officer, Bridge Trust is difficult under the best circumstances; nowhere is this more true than in the data ecosystem. Over 4,000 companies globally are engaged in selling data, vying for a piece of an estimated $200B industry. For marketers, […]
At Bridge, data quality is our differentiator, and our clients can attest to the high bar we continue to set. With this in mind, we are proud to partner with Truthset to support the ANA AIMM with its mission to validate the accuracy of multicultural data to power more accurate consumer interactions. Spanish speakers represent […]
