Observed Signal · Feb 10, 2022 · Editorial / Analysis · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Ten reasons not to deploy a CDP in 2022
An analysis (sponsored by mohrstade) lists ten reasons against deploying a Customer Data Platform (CDP) in 2022, with an additional bonus argument for advanced users. It argues that many marketers still rely on third-party data, highlights privacy concerns and GDPR risk, and notes ongoing confusion between CDP, DMP, and CRM. The piece asserts the end of third-party cookies is imminent (expected in 2023) and advocates building first-party data and cross-channel orchestration via a CDP. It discusses Schrems-II implications for US vendors, citing 101 pending lawsuits related to Max Schrems’ organization, and suggests considering EU-hosted vendors. It also cites a German Digitalisierung index showing over one-third of mid-sized firms have not digitized their distribution channels. The article emphasizes governance, consent management, and organizational readiness, and concludes that for some, a CDP may be unnecessary or should be pursued only after evaluating use cases. Sponsored content from mohrstade is noted.
Moderate industry impact; provides multiple critical arguments but not a breaking shift.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- The article presents ten reasons against CDP adoption in 2022 (plus a bonus argument for advanced users).
- End of Third-Party Cookies is expected in 2023, driving emphasis on First-Party Data.
- Schrems-II ruling restricts storing personal data on US servers; 101 lawsuits against US CDP vendors are pending per Max Schrems' organization.
- Over one-third of German SMEs have not digitized their distribution channels (Digitalisierungsindex 2021).
- Content is sponsored content produced in collaboration with mohrstade; Mohr & Stade GmbH is the sponsor.
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