Situation
Utahrealestate.com, a leading real estate listing site, needed to adapt to the challenges of cookieless targeting by adopting privacy-compliant, first-party data solutions. Partnering with Adapex, they implemented the Data Refinery—an advanced identity and data platform. The Data Refinery integrates with 26 universal IDs, and AI-driven contextual signals and leverages publisher data for optimized performance.
The results were clear: Utahrealestate.com saw consistent RPM increases across programmatic demand, especially on Safari, a browser that does not support third-party cookies. (RPM reflects revenue from all ad units on a page.)
Challenge
As privacy regulations and browser changes reshape digital advertising, publishers face mounting challenges:
- Browsers like Safari have eliminated third-party cookies.
- Google’s shift to user consent will further complicate audience targeting.
Utahrealestate.com needed a solution that could:
- Deliver scalable, privacy-compliant targeting aligned with user preferences.
- Increase revenue across all browsers, including cookieless environments.
- Boost RPMs on Safari and future-proof their monetization strategy.
Solution
In October, Utahrealestate.com deployed Adapex’s Data Refinery, an AI-powered identity and data platform designed for privacy-first targeting. The platform consistently improved RPMs across all browsers by integrating alternative IDs and contextual solutions.
Results
The implementation delivered measurable success:
- Overall Performance: A +10% uplift in RPM across all browsers, demonstrating broad optimization.
- Browser-Specific Gains:
- Safari: +19.3% RPM increase, showcasing the platform’s effectiveness in cookieless environments.
- Google Chrome: +6% RPM improvement, reflecting the ongoing use of third-party cookies, with the potential for greater gains as user consent regulations evolve.
Conclusion
Utahrealestate.com’s adoption of Adapex’s Data Refinery demonstrates how publishers can thrive in a cookieless world. The +10% RPM overall uplift and 19.4% uplift for all Safari traffic highlight the value of privacy-compliant, data-driven strategies.
By connecting publishers to 26 universal identifiers through a seamless implementation process, the Data Refinery empowers teams to maximize revenue without added technical complexity. This solution delivers immediate results and positions Utahrealestate.com for sustained success in a rapidly changing digital environment.