Will contextual native ads replace cookie-baded affiliate targeting?

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While contextual targeting in native ads is getting more prominence these days, there is not likely tendency that it can replace cookie-baded affiliate targeting. Contextual targeting, though prioritize the users privacy, can only be combined with cookies-based targeting, to get the desired results.

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