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Privacy by Design is a five-part podcast series by FT Strategies in collaboration with the Privacy Sandbox, a Google-led initiative designed to enhance user privacy while ensuring businesses have the information they need to run thriving digital businesses.
In each episode, we’ll hear from companies who are pioneering this shift and industry experts who unpack the transition to a privacy-first future. From personalising content to measuring ad performance, we’ll explore practical strategies for companies aiming to navigate and succeed in the evolving digital landscape.
You can listen to Privacy by Design on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or directly on the page below.
To jump to an episode, click the link below:
- Episode 1: The value of consumer relationships in the age of privacy
- Episode 2: How innovation can support both publisher needs and user privacy
- Episode 3: Why privacy-first advertising is reshaping media strategy
- Episode 4: Untangling third-party cookie dependencies
- Episode 5: How publishers and advertisers are redefining personalisation in a privacy-first world
EPISODE 1
The value of consumer relationships in the age of privacy
In the first episode of Privacy by Design, Lisa MacLeod speaks to Rob Beeler, founder of Beeler Tech. Lisa and Rob discuss the importance of building close relationships with digital audiences and how the Privacy Sandbox is providing tools to help publishers maintain their brand values without the need for third-party cookies. They also discuss the importance of partnering with ad tech providers to discover and advance solutions that can help bridge the gap between publishers and audiences looking to engage further with online content.
EPISODE 2
How innovation can support both publisher needs and user privacy
In this episode of Privacy by Design, Lisa MacLeod welcomes Aislinn Ryan, Global Head of Supply Platforms and Strategy at NextRoll, to dive deep into the Protected Audience and Attribution Reporting APIs and their transformative impact on digital advertising. Aislinn explains how these groundbreaking APIs enable the creation of audience segments and support ad measurement while safeguarding individual user data. Learn the key differences between traditional methods and privacy-first approaches, along with actionable strategies and best practices for publishers looking to adopt these new technologies.
EPISODE 3
Why privacy-first advertising is reshaping media strategy
In this episode of Privacy by Design, Aled John speaks with Dr. Jonathan Roberts, Chief Innovation Officer at Dotdash Meredith, about the future of advertising in a privacy-first world. The conversation delves into Dotdash Meredith's real-world testing and insights from the Privacy Sandbox, showcasing how publishers can adapt beyond third-party cookies. Dr. Roberts discusses the limitations of traditional targeting and emphasises the power of first-party data. He also highlights how Dotdash Meredith's D/Cipher technology complements their Privacy Sandbox efforts, providing a sustainable, intent-based advertising solution.
EPISODE 4
Untangling third-party cookie dependencies
In this episode of Privacy by Design, Lisa MacLeod speaks with Mayara Souza, Head of Product and Audience at Diários Associados, about their journey towards a world that doesn't rely on third-party cookies. Learn how the Privacy Sandbox Analysis Tool became their "digital detective," helping them audit cookie usage, simulate user experiences and prepare for the decline of third-party cookies.
EPISODE 5
How publishers and advertisers are redefining personalisation in a privacy-first world
In this episode of Privacy by Design, Lisa MacLeod speaks with Richard Reeves, Managing Director of the Association of Online Publishers, and Matt McIntyre, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy for Activation at GroupM, about how to prepare for future changes in the privacy-conscious advertising ecosystem. They explore how publishers and advertisers are balancing personalisation with privacy by leveraging AI-driven advertising, first-party data strategies and Privacy Sandbox technologies.
