Privacy Sandbox: is Protected Audiences the new Topics API?
Protected Audiences has grown a lot since it was FLEDGE, and even this year. As such, it’s going to be useful for much more than just retargeting, according to 2 experts. In this episode of Growth Mastermind, host John Koetsier explores the intricacies of Google's Privacy Sandbox with a particular focus on the Protected Audiences API. He’s joined by experts Omri Gal, Head of Privacy Sandbox at Singular, and Lucky Harpley, a Product Manager at Remerge. The discussion covers the evolving landscape of retargeting and attribution on Android. They delve into the technical workings, the impact on marketers, and insights from recent testing. The conversation also highlights the challenges and preparation steps for the transition from GAID to Privacy Sandbox, emphasizing the importance of understanding and adapting to new industry standards. Finally, they highlight the key difference between attribution and optimization via GAID right now versus Privacy Sandbox on Android in the future. 00:00 Introduction to Privacy Sandbox and Its Evolution 04:10 Deep Dive into Protected Audiences API 11:32 The Future of Targeting and Retargeting in Privacy Sandbox 19:16 Testing and Implementing Privacy Sandbox Solutions 27:22 Preparing Marketers for the Privacy Sandbox Transition 31:10 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps