The Rise of CTV in a Cookie-less World
As the industry braces for a cookie-less future, Connected TV (CTV) emerges as a beacon of change, providing a solution that adapts to and develops in the new digital engagement standards. The key to CTV’s current and future success? Verified identity.
The Power of Verified Data
A recent study by The Trade Desk (TTD) highlighted the importance of verified user data in the development of CTV advertising. The results are striking: 44% of advertisers think verified data is vital, and 96% agree it is essential to determining their media strategy, including for CTV.
Authenticated Engagement: The CTV Advantage
The digital advertising realm is no stranger to constant adaptation, but the move away from traditional cookies to more secure and reliable methods of audience engagement represents a fundamental evolution. CTV stands out as an inherently authenticated environment.
Leveraging First-Party Data
But what makes CTV so attractive to advertisers? For starters, the platform’s ability to leverage first-party data is unparalleled. According to TTD’s research, 60% of advertisers now use their data to tailor their CTV advertising campaigns, compared to only 38% who do the same for linear TV.
Seamless Data Integration
Moreover, the ease with which advertisers can onboard this data onto CTV platforms is a game-changer. One in four advertisers cites the ability to upload first-party data as a primary benefit of CTV, underscoring the platform’s capacity for customization and efficiency.
The Promise of UID 2.0
However, amidst the looming threat of cookie deprecation and concerns about ad targeting, The Trade Desk offers a beacon of hope with its UID 2.0 Solution. Unlike other solutions that may disrupt the advertising ecosystem, The Trade Desk remains committed to facilitating the adoption of UID 2.0, an industry-wide framework that allows for more durable identity resolution using hashed and encrypted email addresses.
The Trade Desk’s Commitment
The Trade Desk’s UID 2.0 Solution ensures that advertisers, publishers, and consumers can continue to transact programmatically with confidence, maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of targeted advertising efforts.
Charting the Path Forward
In conclusion, while the transition to a world without cookies may seem overwhelming to some, the future appears bright for those who support CTV and embrace solutions like The Trade Desk’s UID 2.0. In this new era, verified identification is more than just a catchphrase; it’s the foundation of robust, successful advertising.
Embracing the Future of Advertising
The age of personalized, data-driven advertising is here, and CTV is leading the way, setting new standards for how brands connect with their audiences. Welcome to the future of advertising, where verified identity makes all the difference.