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240. iOS17 & Cookies: Tech Changes that Will Affect Your Marketing

eCommerce Badassery · August 29, 2023 · 10 min

Summary

The digital marketing landscape is undergoing significant changes with iOS17 updates and the deprecation of third-party cookies. This episode provides e-commerce operators with actionable strategies to navigate these shifts, focusing on solutions for customer acquisition, retention, and accurate measurement in a privacy-first world. Learn how to adapt your marketing to leverage first-party data and new technologies.

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Themes

paid acquisitionanalytics & attributioncustomer retention

Topics covered

ios17 marketing changesthird-party cookie deprecationfirst-party data strategyserver-side taggingcontextual advertisingcrm strategiesmarketing attribution in a privacy-first world

Episode description

If you haven’t already heard there are major changes coming to the Internet that are sure to change your ability to reach new and returning customers. More specifically, I’m talking about the release of iOS17 and the death of the 3rd party cookie. There are A LOT of technical things that go into this topic and a lot of variables at play. I’m going to do my best to break it down as simply as possible and focus mostly on the solutions vs. going into all the nitty-gritty. Make sure you check the full show notes for additional resources to learn more about these changes. _______ Full Episode Show Notes http://ecommercebadassery.com/240 _______ Let's Connect Website: http://ecommercebadassery.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/ecommercebadassery Membership: http://ecommercebadassery.com/membership _______ Rate, Review, & Subscribe Like what you heard? I’d be forever grateful if you’d rate, review and subscribe to the show! Not only does it help your fellow eCommerce entrepreneurs find the eCommerce Badassery podcast; but it’s also valuable feedback for me to continue bringing you the content you want to hear. Review Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-badassery/id1507457683 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Prioritize first-party data collection and utilization through email lists, loyalty programs, and purchase history to counteract the loss of third-party cookies.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Invest in server-side tagging and analytics solutions to maintain tracking accuracy and gather valuable insights while respecting user privacy.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Shift your advertising focus towards contextual advertising and compelling content that naturally attracts customers, reducing reliance on personalized retargeting.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Strengthen Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategies to better understand and engage with your audience, fostering deeper connections and retention.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Regularly audit current tracking mechanisms and adapt your marketing budget and resources to prioritize privacy-compliant strategies and tools.

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