Ben Dutter

Apple’s advertising privacy policies (namely iOS 14) have rocked the digital advertising industry for the last year. But in the meantime, Apple’s ad business has seen plenty of growth. Some may view Apple’s recent moves as a means to protect their interests, but it is much more likely that the strategy is for Apple to build a moat around its own burgeoning ad business, writes Ben Dutter, SVP of strategy at Power Digital.

For much of 2022, business leaders have been bracing for a downturn. But if a recession does hit, advertisers are unlikely to pull back on performance spend as they continue to chase consumer attention amid changing media consumption habits.