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Google wants you to switch to data-driven attribution, there’s a TikTok ban on the floor, and more. December 14, 2022 [Read in browser]( [logo] [sponsor]( Good morning, Christmas is 10 days away. Head’s up: you have one week of Stacked Marketer left. We’re sending our last newsletter of 2022 on Wednesday, December 21. After that, we’re taking a two-week break to refresh our brains with great reads and holiday cocktails. Don’t worry… we’ll be back in your inbox January 4. Now, let’s get to the news… GOOGLE Switching to data-driven attribution got easier, and “killing” ad blockers got delayed [article-image] You might not want it… but Google does. Switch to data-driven attribution, please: The company launched [two new data-driven attribution features for Google Ads](, making it easier for you to switch to this model. They include: - A simulation tool that will help you see how automated bidding would have reacted to data-driven attribution over the previous seven days. - Support for more ad types, including app conversions and Discovery campaigns sometime in the future. By the way, users can still use ad blockers: Google’s new Manifest V3 extension system—aimed to limit and restrict filtering extensions—[got delayed again.]( The previous system was supposed to begin phasing out next month, but was postponed due to concerns that the process could be “abused by malicious and shady extension developers.” Why we care: Google has wanted advertisers to switch to data-driven attribution models for some time. The new features are just another way to push you in that direction. Furthermore, Chrome users can breathe a sigh of relief that their ad blocker extensions will remain intact, but it could mean less of your ads seen on Chrome, until their inevitable ban. And while we’re on the subject of banning… TIKTOK There’s a US ban on the floor It may sound impossible, but there’s a viable chance TikTok may get “canceled.” Lawmakers have proposed a bipartisan law that, if passed, would [ban TikTok in the United States](. What’s going on: Many US officials are concerned the Chinese government could gain access to US user data. It turns out there’s a law that could force ByteDance, the Chinese-owned TikTok parent company, to hand information over to the Chinese government. How the bill works: This new bill “would ban all transactions from any company under the influence of foreign countries of concern,” or in other words – ban TikTok in the US. Can TikTok find a workaround? It doesn’t seem likely. TikTok reassured the US government that the data is “safely stored” outside of China, but those reassurances did little to mitigate fears. 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Then, present it to a manufacturer and request a few cycles of samples before you make a decision. In the long run, this will assure quality your customers will be in awe of. Premium experience. It may seem counterintuitive, but you should never reduce prices if it means you’ll cut corners and provide sub-par customer service. Your shoppers are willing to pay more if they’ll be treated better in return. Also, consider making your brand more desirable by associating it with other popular brands. You can do that by gathering endorsements and collaborating with creators to show your product in context. Consistency. The biggest proof of brand quality is consistent execution over a long period of time. Providing quality for years is what will set you apart from your competitors. So make sure your products remain reliable, and that you stay in the loop with new trends and expectations. Design. How your brand “looks” is usually what makes it or breaks it – especially in the early stages. 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