In November 2023 the European Commission announced that Google has been ‘designated as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA)’ – a comprehensive regulatory framework to protect consumers and ensure fair competition amongst key digital players (Meta, Amazon, Google etc.). Initially impacting all users and Google advertisers in the European Economic Area (EEA) – (please note that this does not include the UK) Google has since announced that they are now expanding the scope to apply to users in Switzerland.

In the third piece of our ‘Navigating a Cookieless World’ series we’re exploring; Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – answering popular FAQs including: what is GA4, why was GA4 created, what are the key features (in comparison to Universal Analytics), and what is Server-Side Tagging.

In the second piece of our ‘Navigating a Cookieless World’ series we’re exploring; Enhanced Conversions – answering popular FAQs including: what is Enhanced Conversions, how to set up Enhanced Conversions and the different types of Enhanced Conversions.

Google’s recent announcement regarding the potential for organic search results to appear above paid advertisements marks a significant shift in the digital marketing landscape. This change underscores the growing importance of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies while also influencing the performance and management of Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaigns.

As the clock ticks down to third-party cookie deprecation embracing the transition is no longer optional, it’s a necessity. We’re staring down a one way barrel to privacy centricity and it’s now or never to get your ducks in a row. Which is why we’ve launched a new content series, Navigating a Cookieless World, to help you prepare for a cookieless future.

With Q1 drawing to a close, we’ve highlighted some of the top retail and ecommerce stories from across Europe. Covering everything from 2023 market growth and Amazon’s new measures for user safety – to IKEA’s investment in automation and the enactment of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) – here’s our key highlights from 2024 so far