Posts by mike McCarthy
The Problem with “X Is Dead” Thinking
Cookies are dead. Third-party data is dead. Identity is dead. The AdTech industry loves to put things in boxes. Technologies. Narratives. Entire categories of data. We like them clean, labeled, and wrapped up neatly. Pick your headline. Pick your defunct relic. Make it your villain. Then move on. It’s understandable why this kind of thinking…
Read MoreData Privacy by Design:Affinity Answers’ Commitment to Lawful, Ethical, and Privacy-First Data Practices
At Affinity Answers, Privacy is a Foundational Obligation, Not a Feature In an increasingly complex global data ecosystem—one defined by heightened regulatory oversight, evolving consumer expectations, and an expanding patchwork of jurisdiction-specific privacy frameworks—data privacy is no longer a discretionary consideration. It is a legal, ethical, and operational imperative. At Affinity Answers, data privacy is…
Read MoreTap into the Cultural Moments that Define Us
Affinity Verified Data taps into the cultural moments and brand interactions that define us online. Our behavior online shows so much about who we are. The things we buy, follow, read (and even the languages we read them in) create a blueprint to our individuality. Affinity Verified Data captures real-time consumer engagement across TikTok, Instagram,…
Read MoreUncoverthe Beauty of Behavior
Affinity Verified Data reveals the real-time signals that shape how consumers engage with beauty and cosmetics brands. From skincare tutorials on TikTok to product reviews on Reddit and brand follows on Instagram, our online behavior is a clear indicator of our interests and intent —and what we will buy next. By capturing engagement across TikTok,…
Read MoreThe Best Travel DataHas Arrived
For travel marketers looking to drive both bookings and brand loyalty, Affinity Answers delivers audiences designed to outperform. We combine the largest collection of social engagement data with the richest online behavioral signals to create Affinity Verified Data—proven to outperform traditional travel intent data by 55%. By capturing real-time interactions with thousands of travel-related brands…
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