Privacy-First Marketing

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Definition

Marketing strategies designed to work without relying on invasive tracking, because apparently GDPR and iOS updates weren't subtle enough hints.

Example Usage

We're shifting to privacy-first marketing using contextual advertising instead of behavioral targeting.

Origin

Emerged post-GDPR and with iOS privacy updates, 2020s

Fun Fact

Privacy-first marketing is usually 30-40% less effective than surveillance-based marketing, but at least you can explain it to regulators.

Source: Privacy and Data Protection standards (GDPR, CCPA)

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