SummaryIn this conversation, Sean and Jason Gillespie discuss their experiences working together at Criteo and the impact Jason had on Sean's understanding of retargeting. They also delve into the concept of deep learning and neural networks, and how RTB House, a direct competitor of Criteo, is using these technologies in retargeting. They explore the future of retargeting in a cookie-less world and the role of Google's Privacy Sandbox in maintaining privacy while still enabling personalized advertising. The conversation concludes with a discussion on how different ad tech companies can leverage the Privacy Sandbox to make business and creative decisions without tracking users across the internet. In this conversation, Jaysen Gillespie and Sean discuss the impact of Google's Privacy Sandbox on the advertising industry. They cover topics such as the deprecation of third-party cookies, the role of AI in advertising, the importance of first-party data, and the future of targeted advertising. Jaysen explains how RTB House is adapting to these changes and offers advice for performance marketers.Takeaways Jason Gillespie had a significant impact on Sean's understanding of retargeting during their time working together at Criteo. RTB House, a direct competitor of Criteo, uses deep learning and neural networks in their retargeting approach. The future of retargeting lies in a cookie-less world, and Google's Privacy Sandbox is a solution that maintains privacy while enabling personalized advertising. Different ad tech companies can leverage the Privacy Sandbox to make business and creative decisions without tracking users across the internet. Google's Privacy Sandbox and the deprecation of third-party cookies are major changes that will impact the advertising industry. AI-driven solutions like RTB House's Content GPT can help advertisers target audiences more accurately and effectively. First-party data will become increasingly important for advertisers as third-party cookies are phased out. Publishers will need to collect more first-party data from users in order to deliver relevant ads and monetize their content. Marketers should audit their marketing vendors and prioritize partnerships with vendors that are prepared for a cookie-less future. Alternative IDs and advanced contextual targeting are potential solutions for advertisers navigating the post-cookie landscape.ChaptersThe Impact of Jason Gillespie on Sean's Understanding of RetargetingThe Future of Retargeting in a Cookie-less World: Google's Privacy SandboxLeveraging the Privacy Sandbox: Making Business and Creative DecisionsAI in Advertising: The Role of RTB House's Content GPTThe Importance of First-Party DataMonetizing Content: The Rise of the Free WallNavigating the Post-Cookie Landscape