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By Scott Desgrosseilliers on Mar 2, 2020 4:08:20 PM

The Complete Guide to 1st Party Data: Why It’s Your Most Valuable Asset

First-party data (1PD) is the data you have collected, you own, and you manage. It represents a direct, trusted, and legally compliant relationship with the consumer, which is why it is now the single most powerful asset in modern marketing.

Owning 1PD freedom to create your own segments and lookalike audiences, unaffected by browser changes.Owning first-party data also gives you the freedom to create your own segments and profiles based on the unique consumer data you have on hand. First-party data is considered to be more valuable and relevant through its specificity and quality compared to second or third- party data.

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