Digital advertising is in flux. Privacy shifts and platform changes are challenging old formulas, while advertisers chase efficiency and real engagement. In this fireside chat, Mozilla COO Suba Vasudevan and Index Exchange CMO Lori Goode explain why trust is the overlooked lever for performance. They’ll share how trusted environments drive higher-quality attention, brand receptivity, and sustainable ROI — and why advertisers who embrace alternative models now will gain an edge as the industry resets.
Digital advertising is undergoing a reset. The long-standing formulas of clicks & impressions equating to impact are breaking down as privacy shifts, signal loss, & consumer fatigue reshape the marketplace. Advertisers are under pressure to prove efficiency, reach meaningful audiences, & drive real outcomes in an environment where fraud, accidental clicks, & walled gardens consume much of the spend. In this fireside chat, Mozilla COO Suba Vasudevan & Index Exchange CMO Lori Goode will explore why trust is no longer just a brand aspiration but the most overlooked lever for measurable performance. They will unpack how trusted environments deliver stronger attention, authentic engagement, & higher ROI—& how respecting users translates directly into more receptive, higher-quality audiences. Attendees will gain practical insights into alternative models redefining performance advertising, & learn how trust will give forward-thinking marketers an edge as the industry resets.