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Summary
The elimination of device ID collection on iOS and Android creates uncertainty for mobile marketers' data reliability. Deterministic data and device IDs remain crucial for audience targeting and re-engagement campaigns before becoming unavailable. While iOS restricts re-engagement via SKAdNetwork, Android still permits device identifier use, though Google's Privacy Sandbox will remove GAID access in 2024.
Re-engagement campaigns leverage device IDs, inactivity windows, and deep links to target churned users, driving retention and revenue by identifying inactive users likely to re-engage through frictionless ad experiences.
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