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The marketer’s guide to first-party data

By Shani Rosenfelder·Oct 2, 2024·5 min read

First-party data, collected directly from users with consent, has become essential for marketers as privacy regulations and platform changes restrict third-party data access.
It offers advantages like accuracy, compliance, and full control.
The guide covers collecting data legally with user-friendly UX, maintaining clean data through tools and taxonomy, and using it internally for product development, marketing personalization, and CRM.
Externally, first-party data can be leveraged via custom audiences and commerce media networks, which use privacy-enhancing technologies for secure collaboration.
Balancing first-party with third-party data and investing in robust strategies are key for future success.

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