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Ramkumar
Shanker
Director, Data Science
Gannett/USA TODAY Network
Ramkumar is the Director of Data Science at Gannett, where he leads data-driven innovation across the organisation. With deep expertise in machine learning, analytics, and predictive modelling, he helps teams unlock insights that power smarter decisions, better products, and stronger audience engagement. His work focuses on building scalable data solutions that drive measurable business impact.
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25 February 2025 11:00 - 11:30
The 1P pivot: Gen AI and the monetization of first-party content in media
This session explores how generative AI is enabling media organizations to transition from reliance on third-party data to monetizing first-party content and audience signals. Topics include: Strategic shift from 3P to 1P: How the deprecation of cookies and evolving privacy regulations are forcing media companies to build direct relationships with audiences through 1P content. Generative AI as an enabler: Use of LLMs and RAG pipelines to tag content with intent categories, classify user behavior, and generate scalable audience segments for monetization. Operational deployment: Real-world examples of AI agents creating 1P segments, integrated with GAM and GCP tools, and validated through human-in-the-loop workflows. Revenue impact: How generative AI is driving new branded content experiences, improving targeting precision, and unlocking direct sponsorship opportunities. Legal and ethical guardrails: Overview of governance practices, including content attribution, model transparency, and compliance with GDPR/CCPA.