iOS 17 and link tracking protection (LTP)

Continuing its efforts to protect user privacy, Apple has introduced a new feature with iOS 17 called Link Tracking Protection (LTP). Basically, this feature aims to make it harder to track links in emails from Apple Mail and when using private browsing in Safari.

Now, it’s important to note that, since iOS 17 was launched in September 2023, we don’t yet have all the information on its impact. However, early indications seem positive, with links affected mainly in paid advertising campaigns, such as those on Google Ads and Facebook Ads.

The best way to really understand the impact of this new feature is to run tests before and after the iOS 17 update. This will allow you to see how it might affect your emails and campaigns specifically. (2)

Marketers’ eMail concerns

Many people working in email marketing are wondering what iOS 17 and Link Tracking Protection (LTP) could mean for their campaigns. In other words, they’re wondering whether the numbers that measure email opens are still reliable, and what this might mean for the numbers that measure the number of people who click on links in emails.

Fortunately, so far it seems that the changes haven’t had a major impact on the tools we use to track these numbers, such as UTM settings. However, it’s important to keep an eye on the situation, especially until iOS 17 is officially rolled out everywhere. This will help us to better understand how these changes could potentially influence our campaigns in the future. (3)

What actions should be taken to ensure that our data is properly collected?

It’s clear that Apple and other companies are increasingly concerned about protecting user privacy. As eCommerce marketers, we need to anticipate these changes rather than simply react to them.

It’s time to consider “zero party data” as a solution. Zero party data is information gathered directly from customers, without relying on third-party platforms to manage this data. It’s becoming increasingly clear that zero party data represents the future of marketing.

The world of online marketing is constantly evolving, but by staying informed and taking proactive measures, it’s possible to stay on course with email strategies that work with customers. Zero party data will be essential to meeting the challenges ahead and maintaining effective email campaigns.

Find out more about zero party data and the trends to watch in eCommerce. 

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What lies ahead in eMail marketing

It’s becoming increasingly clear that access to personal information will be more and more restricted, largely due to new rules put in place by companies like Apple and regulations like the RGPD (General Data Protection Regulation). As eCommerce specialists, we need to prepare for this reality in advance.

You can also start thinking about some important questions, such as:

• Have you set up ways to collect information directly from your customers, so-called “zero party data”?
• Have you noticed any impact on the types of ideal customers you target since the introduction of MMP (Mail Privacy Policy) and LTP (Link Tracking Protection)?

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(1)  Source : Klaviyo
(2) Source : Links affected by beta version 
(3) Source : Klaviyo
(4) Source : Salesforce

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