The short version

Ari Paparo predicted on February 2, 2026: “Closed loop platforms outperform the open web because scale, identity, and measurement live in one system.” Verdict: Called it. Closed-loop ecosystems (walled gardens, retail media) continue to be the fastest-growing segments in digital advertising, delivering measurable outcomes.

Prediction by

Ari Paparo

On February 2, 2026

“Closed loop platforms outperform the open web because scale, identity, and measurement live in one system.”

Follow-up

Closed-loop ecosystems (walled gardens, retail media) continue to be the fastest-growing segments in digital advertising, delivering measurable outcomes.

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