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Matthew Keegan
Mar 20, 2025

Is contextual advertising the definitive answer to privacy-first marketing?

As the advertising landscape shifts towards greater privacy compliance, the resurgence of contextual advertising raises questions about its effectiveness and ROI compared to data-driven targeting. Is it a sustainable solution or a stopgap in digital marketing’s evolution?

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