Achieving accurate attribution data requires a combination of upper funnel marketing data and install/post events data.
SKAdNetwork evolution complicates data granularity, emphasizing the need for adaptation in a more privacy-conscious environment.
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Challenges with Accurate Attribution Data
Achieving accurate attribution data presents challenges, especially with the evolving landscape after the ATET framework. To calculate ROI effectively, a combination of upper funnel marketing data and install/post events data is crucial. On iOS, challenges arise due to limitations, such as linking events back to IDFA for only a fraction of users. The introduction of SKA network further complicates data granularity and attribution accuracy, emphasizing the need for adaptation.
Implications and Functionality of SKA Network
SKA network was introduced by Apple primarily for user privacy, limiting data accessibility for more targeted measurements. Developers must now work with a conversion schema, leading to data decoding challenges and significant data censoring by Apple. The updated SKA network version 4 aims to enhance granularity by offering additional events for optimization, but retaining some data censorship, affecting data accuracy and usability for campaign optimizations.
Evolution of Attribution Platforms and Future Trends in Data Privacy
The transition to Apple's ATT and the SKA network, along with impending changes like Google's Privacy Sandbox, signal a shift towards greater user privacy emphasis in data attribution. While these changes pose challenges, they also pave the way for more user-focused data practices. Going forward, preparing for evolving data attribution methods and embracing industry shifts will be key in navigating the changing data privacy landscape, unlocking opportunities for app developers to adapt and thrive in a more privacy-conscious environment.
Niels Beenen from Singular explains how mobile attribution works for iOS and Android apps, what you need to know to prepare your tech stack for a fully private world, and why you need focus on retention.
01:00 How to get accurate attribution data
02:39 How does Google attribution works
05:59 SKAdNetwork 4.0.
08:59 How to set up marketing attribution with Singular
10:30 What does the reporting looks like on Singular
12:30 Google Privacy Sandbox
15:11 UA Channels recommendations
22:01 ATT prompts and users’ benefits of being tracked
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