On March 5, 2024, Google implemented a significant update to its Search Engine Algorithm aimed at improving user search experience by enhancing content quality and combating spam. 

The digital industry is driven by privacy-safe and targeted advertising or “ad addressability.” In other words, being able to target specific groups with personalized content in a way that’s compliant with modern privacy regulations. Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) is a powerful tool to help brands achieve scalable and effective ad addressability. 

As advertisers and marketers, our world is constantly in flux – user expectations are higher, data regulations are more complex, tech is advancing at an incredible pace, and the ecosystem will only continue to move in this direction.

“Most attempts at organisational change fail because the psychology of change is ignored” – Winum, Ryterband, and Stephenson

While the digital landscape is experiencing an unprecedented paradigm shift towards user privacy, one thing has remained consistent throughout: humans’ reluctance and resistance towards change, especially when it disrupts our routines or threatens our comfort zones. Change can evoke various emotions such as fear, uncertainty, and anxiety, but we tend to forget that change is also at the forefront of versatility, progress, innovation and ultimately success. 

After several delays, 2024 will see the final demise of third-party cookies and the start of a new era of digital advertising. While Google has been teasing us with their deprecation for years, time is finally up for third-party cookies and maintaining the status quo is no longer viable.

On February 7, Google Kings Cross office played host to over 120 digital marketers for the Incubeta x Google event titled “Stronger Measurement for Better Marketing.” The event focused on providing practical insights into navigating the evolving privacy landscape, with a focus on leveraging Google Analytics 4 and exploring client stories alongside advanced tools.