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This is the sixth in an 11-part series of blog posts that focus on Basis Technologies’ corporate guiding principles, and how those values show up in the workplace and in the lives of our people.

Leadership is a complex ideology: as teams evolve, so do their needs. However, there are a few best practices that will always hold true.

At Basis Technologies, our guiding principle of Humility recognizes that there is no such thing as individual success in life. To follow this principle, we constantly acknowledge those who have helped us along the way, and know that team chemistry and collaboration are critical to achieving our goals.

I sat down with three Basis tech leaders—Jeff Smith (Dir, Production Operations), Victoria Bateman (Mgr, Data Operations), and Jonah Rosenberg (Sr Dir, Software Engineering)—to ask them how humility plays into their leadership philosophies.

Read on to check out my takeaways from this conversation—these five humility-focused practices are sure to benefit leaders of all kinds!

1. Eliminate Your Ego

Jeff Smith: Ego is a toxic thing inside of an organization. It creates artificial hierarchies that suggests that good ideas can only come from certain levels in the hierarchy. Humility is the personality trait that negates that. At Basis Technologies we’ve always said, “check your egos at the door.” That’s because we know ego is something that prevents the best ideas from shining through.  

Victoria Bateman: Basis Technologies values humility because it recognizes that team performance and success is greater than the sum of individual successes. The leaders of Basis Technologies show us every day that humility leads to openness and trust. This creates an environment that motivates employees and encourages innovation. 

Jonah Rosenberg: Basis Technologies has always placed a key focus on hiring and retaining great people. To do that successfully, I believe leaders must show humility by providing growth opportunities for their team and placing their team members’ successes above their own. I try to practice "servant leadership”—delegating responsibility to my team members, placing a large emphasis on transparency throughout the decision-making process, and supporting my team by doing all that I can to help them to succeed. 

2. Allow for Space to Make Mistakes

JS: First, it’s about making sure people are calculating risks correctly. Taking a risk is only valuable if the payoff is worth it. You wouldn’t wager $10 to make $1. But you’d probably wager $10 to make $100. What does that tipping point look like for your team as it relates to your goals?

Being able to evaluate risks in the context of your larger goals is key. We create space for these risks by making them learning opportunities. Even when you miss on a risk, there’s tons of invaluable information to be learned, and chances are you’re going to learn much faster than you would have in a traditional setting. Being able to pull something positive out of a risk saves it from being a wasted effort. 

VB: I try to show my team that I’m human, I make mistakes, and I fail. It’s my role to teach the importance of ownership when mistakes happen. Most importantly, I want my team to know they're in an environment where it's safe to fail, learn, and do better. I believe learning to fail forward is essential to innovation and growth as an individual, and as a team. 

JR: I believe that to take risks, an individual needs to feel comfortable and supported by their leaders and peers. As a leader, I first focus on building trust with my team by forming positive relationships, showing that I care, and helping without micromanaging. If struggles arise and trust has been formed, then it’s a combined effort to fail forward together, which can be a positive learning experience for all to take into the next challenge. 

3. Be Vulnerable

JS: Think of the type of leader you’d want to work for. Do you want a bombastic, egotistical task master? Probably not. It all starts with vulnerability. I think to be a humble leader is to be a leader that’s comfortable exposing their vulnerabilities—both as a means of connecting and also as a means of humanizing yourself.

Leaders have warped perceptions of themselves because they often forget about the role power they have within an organization. I feel like I’m just Jeff, the approachable Ops guy, but other people might see me completely differently. I have to continuously work at letting people know that I’m approachable. Humility is a practice, something you have to live out. Remember that as often as you can. 

VB: In my view, the first step to becoming a humble leader is acknowledging to yourself, and others, that you don’t know everything. The next step is committing yourself to lifelong learning. The best way of getting started today is to take a step back, to listen, to ask questions.  

JR: Focus on achieving success by uplifting others. Set the example that it’s okay to make mistakes. Delegate autonomy to your team and find joy in your team members’ successes.

4. Encourage Collaboration

JS: Imagine the best marketing campaign ever for a product that doesn’t exist. Imagine a great product that nobody has ever heard of. Imagine a computer system so secure that nobody can use it in a meaningful way. We live in an increasingly complex world and as a result, we’re becoming more and more interdependent.

We have to measure ourselves on an aligned set of goals and objectives. If my team was measured on goals they can deliver on their own, the teams would optimize for that at the expense of the whole. As leaders we need to make sure we’re building goals that take the whole organization into account. That will also mean making sure people understand how their work fits into the larger picture. 

VB: For me, encouraging collaboration is about two things. The first is modelling collaboration. I do my best to ask for input from my team or teams across the company when working on significant tasks or projects. The second is gratitude. I recognize other people’s contributions and give credit for every task or project they complete. 

JR: Our teams place a high priority on hiring kind-hearted and supportive teammates. When team members want each other to do well, collaboration becomes easy – wins turn into team wins, and mistakes are about growing and improving for the future rather than placing blame. At our bi-weekly staff meeting, we have a standing agenda item for “Shoutouts” – a crowd favorite! Team members are excited to show their appreciation by raising up their teammates for the hard work they put in. 

5. Empower Those Around You

JS: Creativity is a hard thing to inspire because everyone gets their inspiration from a different place. The best thing I can do is provide a space for that creativity to take hold and that’s through empowerment. The simplest way to empower a team is to define the goal and the constraints and then leave it to the team on how to get there.

As a leader you obviously will have your own ideas, but keep those ideas loosely held.  You’ll be amazed by the things people come up with when you’ve removed your own influence from the solution. For example: "Rent a truck to move this sofa to the new office" is a task that is filled with your own ideas on how it should be done. "Get this sofa to the new office" opens up a world of possible options for the team. 

VB: Every individual on the team, no matter how long they’ve been at Basis Technologies, has new ideas to contribute and different perspectives to share. I regularly ask my team to take on challenging problems and new projects, and bring new ideas to the table. I want everyone on my team to feel empowered to have a voice. 

JR: I try to lend autonomy to the team to solve the hard problems we’re faced with each day. By building a positive environment where team members want to help each other, opportunities arise to form safe spaces for differing opinions and ideas. I try to provide space for those quieter voices in meetings, which has become even more important virtually, and I expect my team members to do the same.

When we all support each other, we also challenge each other to grow and learn from one another. Focus on achieving success by lifting others up. Set the example that it’s okay to make mistakes. Delegate autonomy to your team and find joy in your team members’ successes.

Learn more about Basis Technologies’ culture here.

After years as a niche interest with untapped potential, decentralized finance (or DeFi) appears ready for its big moment.

Conversations around the core components of DeFi—such as NFTs, cryptocurrency (i.e. Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.), and blockchain technology—have grown from a whisper to a roar in recent months, and 2022 could represent a breakthrough moment for the latest tech phenomenon.

When it comes to marketing these elements of DeFi, there are ample opportunities...and several major challenges. Let’s take a closer look at a few of them: 

NFT Time?

Marketers have dived in headfirst into the burgeoning world of NFTs, seeing the creative and “FOMO”-driven opportunities offered by these unique digital assets. Brand-centric offerings like Taco Bell “tacos”Asics sneakers, and even Charmin toilet paper (aka “NFTP”) have sold for thousands while garnering much-coveted media coverage. 

NFTs are a still-burgeoning opportunity that present fascinating possibilities for marketers who want to get creative in utilizing this new technology. While many have seen these initial brand entries into NFTs as mostly PR-focused, marketers currently have an opportunity to shape the future of NFTs—be it into a momentary fad, a digital prize aimed at delighting superfans, or a first foray into the marketing metaverse.

One sign that the NFT market may be here to stay: Nike’s December 2021 acquisition of RTFKT, a company that utilizes “game engines, NFTs, blockchain authentication and augmented reality to create one of a kind virtual products and experiences.” The merger of sneaker culture—a famously passionate community—and NFT culture may well be a match made in digital heaven, particularly if NFTs are to become a more permanent fixture among collectors (and avoid turning into the virtual equivalent of Beanie Babies...)

School is In

With the recent $700 million naming rights deal that made the home of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers “Crypto.com Arena” (not to mention the $135 million deal that renamed the Miami Heat’s home court “FTX Arena”), it’s safe to say that DeFi is hitting the big time. That said, concepts like cryptocurrency, blockchain technology and NFTs are still quite foreign to much of the population. Interest is high, with 86% of Americans reporting they’ve at least heard of cryptocurrencies and nearly half (48%) of US consumers saying they invested in crypto during the first half of 2021.

However, despite this rising curiosity and awareness, actual comprehension is still fairly low: a recent survey found that 96% of Americans could not “pass” a 17-question quiz on basic crypto concepts including cryptocurrency, blockchain and NFTs, and 24% of respondents to another survey said that when it comes to investing in crypto, they don’t even know where to start. When it comes to consumers’ knowledge of NFTs, things aren’t much better: a recent Forrester survey found that 45% of online US adults have never even heard or NFTs, while more than a quarter said they still don’t understand what NFTs are. As such, education is likely to be a key aspect of successful DeFi marketing efforts for the foreseeable future.

In the past, many blockchain-related ads have focused on the technology’s potential rather than its real-world impact. Meanwhile, ads for things like crypto have conveyed a sense of urgency (“Don’t miss out on this hot new trend!”) without necessarily providing any insight into what crypto actually is. Sure, Matt Damon is in TV commercials touting crypto saying that “fortune favors the brave,” but what about those millions upon millions of less-than-bold consumers who are just trying to figure out what the heck this whole crypto thing is?

If you want to stand out from the crowd and gain the trust of key audiences, your DeFi brand would be wise to market itself as trusted guides and experts in this new frontier.

Challenges: Regulation, Fraud and Perception

This is still a fairly new industry—one that (at least in the United States) has mostly evaded any real governmental regulation. That may well change in the months ahead.

This past year, swift and decisive regulatory action crippled the booming crypto trading and mining markets in China. Then, in January 2022, both Spain and the the UK proposed new rules and regulations aimed at curbing misleading crypto advertisements. The odds of the US government implementing restrictions as dramatic as China's are unlikely, but DeFi advertisers would still be wise to stay cautious from a liability perspective.

Speaking of liability, scams are an increasingly problematic aspect of the DeFi sector. In 2021 alone, DeFi investors lost more than $14 billion due to fraud or theft, a 79% rise from 2020. That’s 14 billion, with a capital “B.” To make matters worse, some within the cryptocurrency sector are already making connections and drawing comparisons between behaviors in their industry and that of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, who was recently convicted of fraud. If this high degree of fraud continues in the months ahead (and keeps grabbing headlines), advertisers may be catering to a public increasingly skeptical of crypto, which could have a serious impact on marketing strategies.

Lastly, dozens of reports have noted the devastating environmental impact of crypto mining operations. With Gen Z’s noted passion around curbing climate change, advertisers in the cryptocurrency and NFT realm will need to stay mindful of those concerns as they develop their marketing strategies and try to address consumers’ growing fears around sustainability. Want a real-world example? Look no further than the outcry in response to Kickstarter’s recent move to the blockchain. Companies must think through the PR and marketing considerations (not to mention the ethical implications) of any such move or campaign going forward.

Marketing Trends to Watch in 2022

The continued emergence of decentralized finance is just one of the trends that will impact marketers in 2022. Want to learn more about some of the others? Check out our 2022 Trends Report to stay ahead of the curve as you plan your marketing strategies for the year ahead.

This is the fifth in an 11-part series of blog posts that focus on Basis Technologies' corporate guiding principles, and how those values show up in the workplace and in the lives of our people.

At the beginning of the year, there is no shortage of work. Many people’s minds are racing as they try to keep up with their regular workload, while making big plans for the year ahead.

At the same time, there has been no shortage of stressors over the past two years. Outside of the workplace, concerns have included the pandemic, the economy, finances, and more. Professionals are continuing to feel these effects, with nearly half of employees surveyed by McKinsey & Company saying they’re feeling some symptoms of being burned out at work.

One of Basis Technologies’ guiding principles, Choose Positivity, has taken on a new meaning in this context, as there is a greater need for empathy and gratitude from individuals and employers alike.

In reflection on this past year, I asked John Botero (Director Platform Support), Ayse Pamuk (Platform Operations Manager), Mike Rizzo (Agency Lead), and Christine Kim (VP, Client Learning & Enablement), on how they keep a positive mind and what steps we can all take steps towards making work a little less stressful.

Kasia Sosin: How can professionals encourage more positivity in the workplace?

John Botero: Show gratitude. A simple “thank you” can go a long way. Gratitude helps build trust and appreciation amongst peers. Something as simple as verbal praise or a quick email can go a long way in making someone feel appreciated and that their contribution is valued.

Also, smile! Sounds simple but smiling is contagious and can change the energy in the room. A genuine smile can improve the mood of those around you. Fake smiling can have a negative effect (people see through the insincerity) so don’t do it, but a real smile can help strengthen relationships and contribute to a positive culture. 

Ayse Pamuk: I think it all starts with communication. This does not mean verbal communication per se, but the energy we are radiating while interacting with others. I remember reading once that mood is contagious and that we’re all affected by how others around us are feeling. There will be good days and some bad days so it is not easy to spread positive vibes all the time, but I think we shouldn't shy away from it when we can! Collaboration can also help. Learning from others' experiences, seeing that we're not alone in thinking/feeling certain things, or sharing our opinions and being heard can mean a lot. 

Mike Rizzo: This time of year always serves as a great reminder for me around the importance of gratitude, hope and empathy. Through empathy we develop deeper understanding and authentic relationships, while choosing hope and expressing gratitude allows for a more positive outlook and greater appreciation throughout our daily lives. 

Christine Kim: Work-life balance. I believe that when you give people the freedom & trust to create a flow that maximizes their work output, it creates a unique space. For example, do they need some flexibility because they have kids at home? As long as clients are happy and work is getting done and the employee is happy, what more can you want? This space opens up the opportunities for people to get creative and figure out what makes them happy and happy & creative people equals positive and outstanding work!

Recognition is also key. When it comes to my role, I work with so many different teams across the company from IT to Marketing to Customer Success to Product to the Media Services team. As you can imagine, this means that whatever I do in my role is really a result of collaboration, thus anything positive that is accomplished is a win for ALL and not just myself. That said, something that is always top of mind for me is making sure I take the time to say thank you and recognize the hard work that people do for the programs I work for. This comes in the form of thank you notes, remembering birthdays, sending small gifts, and always sharing wins with other people’s bosses so that they can see how much they helped! 

KS: What's something you’ve done this year to uplift those around you?

JB: With most people working from home nowadays, keeping in touch is a priority. To facilitate that I created a slack channel that my team all logs into every morning. We all touch base as we kick off the day and before leaving at the end of the night. Saying hello and goodbye seems like a small gesture, I believe it helps us to retain that team feeling while working remotely and that adds to a positive work environment.

I also try and reach out as often as possible to touch base. Whether that’s through a scheduled one-on-one or a quick “hello” during the day to check in, I believe these routines add to a positive team atmosphere, especially when working remotely. This way you’re not only reaching out when there’s an issue or you need something.

AP: I use humor to manage stress and stay positive. Jokes and laughter can really make all things more bearable. My yoga instructor encourages us to smile in challenging poses. There's something powerful about this attitude so I do my best to apply it everywhere in my life, workplace included. 

MR: Being present and curious in regularly scheduled one-on-ones. Our transition to virtual work environments has been an adjustment for us all and I’ve made it a priority to consistently check-in personally and professionally with my team, colleagues, and clients to ensure we’re supporting one another as best we can. 

CK: My hope is that I uplift people unintentionally by trying to live my own life authentically while striving to become the best version of myself. However, intentionally, I try to remember small things about people and try to find small moments to make them feel special. This can be in the form of a birthday cards, a small gift, coffee, a ping to say hello or to tell them about something that recently reminded me of them! 

KS: What’s something someone else has done to uplift YOU in the workplace? 

JB: I had a colleague recently send me a quick thank-you note after helping to solve a problem their client was facing that was causing a real issue with the account. When you work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment it’s easy to overlook the niceties when dealing with colleagues, but that quick note made my day and helped to strengthen the positive relationship we already had. I know I said it before, but a simple thank-you note can go a long way.

AP: When I look back to 2021, I think joining the Women in Tech leadership group has made the most notable positive impact to my life. Connecting with women in our organization through events and the mentorship program, as well as attending recruiting events outside of our organization has empowered me beyond my wildest dreams. So I can't thank the WiT leaders (Victoria, Christine and Kelsey) for bringing me in! 

MR: Conscious Leadership trainings with Lola Wright. I am extremely grateful to Basis leadership for prioritizing these sessions as well as Lola and all of my colleagues for showing up, sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences while allowing the space to learn and grow together and individually. 

CK: Earlier this year, we brought home the award for Best Education Program by Ad Exchanger. When you’re such a small team, this type of recognition puts you on another level of glee! It becomes a direct output of the hard work you put into it. When this happened, I had so many people go out of their way to text, call, email to say congratulations. It truly felt like a company celebration and I was so proud of the entire team for bringing it home. 

KS: The term “toxic positivity” refers to the belief that no matter how difficult a situation is, people should maintain a positive mindset. How do you move away from spreading this belief in your interactions with team members or direct reports? 

JB: It’s been said that positivity does not imply the absence of negativity and I believe this to be true. A healthy positive outlook can only be acquired when negative situations are confronted. To move forward on a positive foot, negativity must first be acknowledged.

To combat toxic positivity I feel the first step is to not ignore the issue or pretend it’s not a problem but to rather face the issue, acknowledge the situation and then find a solution that works. Ignoring the issue will not fix the problem, and acknowledgment is key; if you don’t acknowledge the issue you won’t learn from it, and you miss out on an opportunity to grow and better yourself and your team. At the end of the day, a negative outlook is never a good way to move forward but negativity can be the seed of growth that allows us to do better or be better and that’s always a positive thing.

AP: Thinking positively doesn’t mean we should block out all negativity. In the end, all feelings are valid and one of the worst things one can do to another is to ignore their reality. So whenever someone shares something negative about a situation, I do my best not to judge but just to listen. I also try to avoid giving advice unless I am asked to. I think this alone helps a lot with creating a safe space to further discuss what can be done to improve conditions that's causing stress. 

MR: While I do my best to always choose positivity, it’s vital to feel and work through all that life throws our way, the good and the bad. Lola shared a quote with our group by Dr. Michael Beckwith that really resonated here—“pain pushes us until our vision pulls.” Toxic positivity hinders our ability to push ourselves further and continue to grow as a partner, parent, colleague, and friend. 

CK: It’s almost easier and tempting to tell someone to look at the bright side or to highlight the silver lining. While usually not intentional, a response like that can feel dismissive or has a “get over it” tone. It’s important to validate and recognize people’s experiences. Unless someone is explicitly asking me for my input or another perspective, I try my best to simply sit and try to listen and validate what they are saying – even if that means sometimes I don’t have anything to add to the conversation. After all, it’s not about me and my response in those moments. I try to make it 100% about what the other person might be going through. 

KS: What's one thing that made you smile today? 

JB: Knowing that I get to work for a company that helps to facilitate a positive working environment where people feel appreciated, respected, and genuinely cared for not only puts a smile on my face every day, but it’s also one of the many reasons I love working at Basis! 

AP: I found my old journal today that I thought I'd lost while travelling 4 years ago! I read a few pages and realized that I am no longer bothered with most of the things written there. It gave me lots of hope that whatever I'm struggling right now shall pass as well. 

MR: Gratitude for my wife and our almost-four-year-old who’s silliness, curiosity and kindness always brings a smile. 

CK: My pandemic puppy—all day, every day!

Learn more about Basis Technologies' culture here.

After years of working at agencies in the digital media industry, Helene Parker decided to forge her own path and build a programmatic consultancy in 2019. In the few years since she became an entrepreneur, Helene has gained hard-and-fast insights about what works best to grow her business.

In this episode, Parker shares critical professional lessons to engage and retain clients, advice for anyone thinking of starting their own programmatic consultancy, and reflections on the upsides of leaving the traditional nine-to-five.

We get it: the end and the beginning of the calendar year are high-pressure, fast-moving times. Not only are you monitoring big-budget holiday campaigns for your clients and setting goals for the year ahead—you're also scrambling to secure everything on your holiday gift list (during a supply chain crisis, no less) and checking the latest recommendations on how to gather safely with family and friends. 

It’s a lot—so we won’t waste any more of your precious time. Get a head start on what’s going to be important in the upcoming year by checking out Basis’ four quick tips for marketing success in 2022. 

1. Explore New Solutions to Prepare for a Cookieless Future 

Our industry is experiencing a purgatory of sorts. While the cookieless future hasn’t yet arrived, data privacy is top-of-mind and marketers must begin transitioning to new identifiers. The key now is to stay informed—understand how cookie loss will impact your media performance, explore new identity solutions, and test alternate solutions to learn how they’ll impact campaign goals. 

2. Continue Education Around Emerging Decentralized Finance Applications 

Decentralized finance (DeFi) applications such as blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs present enormous opportunities for marketers. DeFi has the potential to eliminate some of the biggest areas of friction in the world of advertising, including consumer privacy, ad fraud, and time-consuming manual processes. Don’t ignore this area of innovation just because of any weird headlines you may have seen—in the coming years, it could revolutionize the marketing space. 

3. Promote New Virtual and Hybrid Experiences

Consumers now expect a seamless experience—be it virtual, in-person, or a blend of both. As big tech invests heavily in the metaverse, more and more brands (including Walmart, Burberry, and IKEA) are tapping into augmented reality (AR) to facilitate engaging customer experiences. In 2022, we recommend evaluating your customer journeys and thinking about how virtual and hybrid offerings can reduce points of friction. 

4. Leverage the Strengths of Your Brand’s Heartbeat

Against the backdrop of a global health crisis, the Great Resignation, and the supply chain crisis, it’s increasingly important for brands to demonstrate their values, community, and culture—and customers expect it. In 2022, advertisers should evaluate their “brand heartbeats”—a term that encompasses both customer experience and brand ethos—to foster genuine connections with their audiences.  

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For an in-depth analysis of each of these four trends, check out our 2022 Trends: Our Frictionless Future webinar.

Change is constant. Consumers’ preferences are always evolving, and this nearly two-year long global pandemic has accelerated that evolution and brought about major shifts to many elements within the digital marketing world.

Now, digital marketers, businesses, and brands alike must take bigger moves and more creative, automated, authentic, and inclusive ways to connect with their audiences.

Want to stay ahead of the curve? Read through these trends to know and watch as you strategize for a successful 2022.

2022 Trends:

66% of voters in the U.S. support adult-use legalization, and 91% support medical marijuana. As of August 2021, eighteen states have legalized adult use, and more than 40 have medical marijuana laws. 

While the eventual federal legalization of cannabis is inevitable, marketers today must navigate a complex advertising landscape. Multiple sets of regulations stack up, from federal and state governments to individual advertising channels. Even if an ad passes all those layers of regulation, it can still be denied —for any reason—by a publisher. 

Marketers in this space are tasked with more than just selling a strictly regulated consumer good. Their job is to educate, change minds, and reframe stigmas about cannabis use. It’s a tall order—but as the cliché goes, diamonds are made under pressure. 

Read on to learn how marketers can effectively navigate the challenges of cannabis marketing in the U.S., in order to take full advantage of its many opportunities. 

What you’ll learn: 

2021 was a banner year for consumer privacy.  

Since the twenty-teens, the increasing consumer skepticism of tracking and targeting technologies, coupled with privacy protection measures taken by government bodies and tech companies, has felt like a slow but steady trickle.  

In contrast, 2021 opened the floodgates. In January, Google announced public testing of its Privacy Sandbox initiative. In April, Apple released iOS 14.5, granting iPhone users the ability to opt out of app tracking. In June, Google adjusted their timeline for phasing out third-party cookies.  

As consumers, tech companies, and government regulators continue to create the new normal of privacy in advertising, there’s a lot for advertisers to track and consider. If you're looking for a one-stop-shop to help you thoroughly understand the consumer privacy landscape in 2021 and beyond, start by reviewing the articles below—a comprehensive listing of Basis’ identity-related content from 2021. 

Editor’s note: Basis Technologies rebranded from Centro in October 2021.   

1. AdTech Fitness: The Future of Identity Without Third-Party Cookies 

Check out this visual explanation of consumer privacy issues and solutions within the advertising industry.

2. Identity Crisis: Embracing the Future of Privacy

In this Basis Institute webinar, Basis CEO Shawn Riegsecker and IAB Tech Lab’s Alex Cone weigh in on how marketers can harness forthcoming changes to consumer privacy. 

3. 3 Questions About the Future of Identity (with Alex Cone)

Senior Director of Product Management at the IAB Tech Lab, Alex Cone, answers three broad questions about the future of identity. 

4. Are You Asking the Right Questions About the Future of Identity?

Basis’ General Counsel, Derek Zolner, discusses frameworks for how marketers should—and shouldn’t—think about the future of consumer privacy. 

5. Embracing the Identity Crisis: A Note From Centro’s CEO  

Basis CEO Shawn Riegsecker penned this open letter to the industry in March, explaining why shifts in consumer privacy are opportunities to better ourselves as marketers.  

6. Considering Cookie Loss (with Pedro Pavón)

In this episode of AdTech Unfiltered, Pedro Pavón, who oversees privacy, data policy, and advertising at Facebook, shares his views on consumer privacy laws and how advertisers should plan for a cookieless future. 

7. 3 Things to Know About the Future of Privacy

Check out these three key points that marketers must understand in order to plan effectively for the future of identity. 

8. The Cookieless World: New Identity Solutions

Learn about three groups working toward innovative identity solutions.  

9. The Death of Third-Party Cookies: How We Got Here

Looking to understand the history of consumer privacy? Take a walk down memory lane to learn how we got to where we are now. 

10. Prep Your DSP, Social, and Search Campaigns for iOS 14 and Third-Party Cookie Loss

Here’s everything you can do to prepare your DSP, social, and search campaigns for the iOS14 and the loss of third-party cookies.  

11. Identity 2.0: What’s Next After Third-Party Cookies

In this Basis Institute webinar, Basis’ Director of Media Systems, Ken Rood, offers specific action plans for how to prepare programmatic, search, and social campaigns for a future with different identifiers. 

12. Will Google FLoC Replace Third-Party Cookies?

Is Google FLoC the replacement for third-party cookies that advertisers have been searching for?

13. Beyond Third-Party Cookies: Your Guide to Overcoming the Identity Crises

A comprehensive guide to understanding and planning for a future with different identifiers. 

14. Centro on Google’s Plan to Delay Third-Party Cookie Blocking

When news broke that Google was delaying the implementation of third-party cookie blocking in Chrome until late 2023, Basis’ VP of Product Marketing, Aubrey Lehrmann, penned a response on what the development means for our industry.  

15. 5 Recommendations on How Marketers Can Succeed in a Privacy-First Future

Five quick tips for succeeding in a privacy-first future. 

16. Test Cookieless Targeting...Now! (with Angelina Eng)

In this episode of AdTech Unfiltered, Angelina Eng, VP of Addressability and Measurement at the IAB, shares her thoughts on the technical maneuvers that advertisers must take on to navigate a rapidly approaching future with far fewer reliable identifiers. 

17. Navigating Identity and Addressability Without Third-Party Cookies

In this Basis Institute webinar featuring LiveRamp’s Travis Clinger, learn what it means to build first-party relationships with consumers and why it is imperative to create an ecosystem built on trust.  

18. Programmatic I/O 2021: Takeaways on Identity and Contextual Targeting

The discussions at this year’s Programmatic I/O event focused largely on one theme: identity solutions for the cookieless world.  

19. Three Types of Identity Solutions to Consider in a Cookieless World

For the most part, current identity solutions fall into three categories: Addressable identity solutions, contextual advertising, and cohorts/Google’s Privacy Sandbox. This piece discusses the benefits and drawbacks of each category. 

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As 2022 brings new developments in identity resolution, Basis Technologies will continue to publish analyses, recommendations, and thought leadership to keep marketers in-the-know. Here's to the privacy-first future! 

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