First-Party Data Activation at Scale with Snowplow
AdTech & Publishing

First-Party Data Activation at Scale with Snowplow

Implemented Snowplow CDI with LiveRamp integration to capture and activate first-party data at scale, enabling precise identity resolution and real-time funnel analytics across a large publisher network.

Challenge

With the deprecation of third-party cookies, the client needed to revolutionize their approach to data collection and identity resolution. This required building a robust first-party data infrastructure while maintaining privacy compliance and scalability across their publisher network.

Third-party cookie deprecation
Complex privacy requirements
Multi-site identity resolution
Attribution measurement challenges
High-volume data processing needs

Solution

Deployed Snowplow CDI with LiveRamp integration, custom data models, and Metabase reporting to create a comprehensive first-party data activation platform running in a private cloud.

Key Components

Snowplow event pipeline
LiveRamp identity resolution
Custom Iglu schemas
Private cloud infrastructure
Metabase analytics dashboards

Implementation

First-party ID capture system
Custom encryption layer
LiveRamp data sync pipeline
Consent management integration
Publisher network rollout process

Results

Tens of millions events processed monthly
Network-wide first-party data capture
Real-time identity resolution
Full privacy compliance
Scalable publisher onboarding

Business Impact

Enabled effective first-party data capture and activation across the entire publisher network while maintaining privacy compliance and scalability. The system provides granular insights into publisher performance and data quality.

Technical Outcome

Successfully implemented a high-scale Snowplow infrastructure processing tens of millions of events monthly, with real-time LiveRamp synchronization and comprehensive funnel analytics.

About Client

Adapex

AdTech & PublishingUS

An Inc. 5000 company and one of America's 2024 Fastest Growing Companies, recognized for excellence in sell-side technology by AdMonsters, Digiday, and AdExchanger. Specializes in optimizing digital ad revenue for publishers using advanced technology and strategic partnerships.

Business Impact

Millions of Events/Month
Data Control
GDPR & CCPA Ready
Privacy Compliance

Scope

Capture & IdentityProcessingActivation

Technologies

SnowplowLiveRampMetabasePostgreSQLAWS