Wavemaker UK launch ‘3PC’

Wavemaker UK has launched ‘3PC’; the first third-party cookieless solution programme for advertisers.

3PC includes an audit of 250+ questions to identify risk and prioritise the development of new solutions. Brand-owners will understand the scale of the impact and where they need to create change. The programme stress tests third-party cookieless solutions on client activity, covering various sectors and analyses different forms of identity resolution.

3PC focuses on three main areas to ensure brands are best placed to take advantage of this new phase for digital advertising:

(i) aligning a business’s data strategy with a cookieless future.

(ii) prioritising, testing and adopting new technology solutions.

(iii) re-mapping the full spectrum of media, data and technology partners to drive maximum advantage for clients across the entire ecosystem.

3PC was born out of the ongoing debate surrounding the demise of the third-party cookie. Such as the implications for privacy and identity in the future. Predictions around what happens next have been taking place since Google announced restrictions to third-party cookies in Chrome in 2022. With Apple sharing their plans to enable app tracking transparency as part of the IOS 14 update, it’s only accelerated the volume of opinions being shared.

Christiaan Lette, Chief Digital Officer, commented, “This seismic change in our landscape creates both challenges and opportunities for all clients, not just the big digital spenders. Whilst alternative solutions are generating a lot of discussion, we can’t wait for the industry to settle on the perfect approach. Advertisers should instead be acting now to navigate the changing ecosystem and ensure they are prepared for
the changes.

The launch of 3PC gives our clients an immediate advantage in ensuring their digital activity will be primed to navigate a new landscape. We commit that all of our clients will be prepared to enter a world without third-party cookies by June 2021.”

Paul Hutchison, CEO, said, “Navigating a cookieless world is of paramount importance to every advertiser, so I’m pleased that our Positive Provocation attitude has fueled the development of this first for our clients. Change always creates uncertainty but, at Wavemaker, we believe there is always a better way to grow.”