Powering the Future of Marketing through Id-Based Intelligence and Automation

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Leopoldo Riquelme, PhD., Head of Business Intelligence, Data Analytics & Development, Publicis Groupe México

Leopoldo Riquelme, PhD., Head of Business Intelligence, Data Analytics & Development, Publicis Groupe México

Leopoldo Riquelme, PhD., Head of Business Intelligence, Data Analytics & Development, Publicis Groupe México

I currently lead the Business Intelligence, Data Analytics & Development function at Publicis Groupe México a role that bridges technology, strategy, and business vision. Prior to joining Publicis, I held key positions at Warner Bros. Discovery, Grupo Expansión, DiDi, Avon, MetLife, and other companies across diverse industries including media, mobility, beauty, insurance, and technology. This range of experience has shaped a broad, results-driven perspective grounded in the belief that data is one of the most powerful catalysts for business growth and competitive advantage.

In this article, I share insights on ID-based intelligence, privacy-first personalization, and predictive automation to deliver measurable, data-driven growth for brands in a post-cookie world.

The Power of ID: Precision, Privacy, and Scalable Personalization

ID-based audience strategies are more critical than ever in the current marketing landscape. At Publicis, we bring this strategy to life through Epsilon, our proprietary data solution, which connects with over 90% of the global adult population. This enables us to build high-value audience segments that emphasize both precision and privacy delivering personalization at scale while adhering to ethical data practices.

With the gradual decline of third-party cookies, brands face new challenges in maintaining relevance and trust. Strengthening the use of first-party, proprietary, and actionable signals is essential. ID-based intelligence empowers us to build unified customer profiles and understand audiences on a deeper level, allowing for tailored messaging across platforms without compromising privacy

Automation as a Driver of Operational Excellence

Automation is another foundational element of our digital transformation. From real-time dashboards to auto-generated insights, we’ve streamlined reporting processes, shortened turnaround times, and reduced manual workloads. This allows teams to focus their efforts on strategy and creativity rather than operations.

 Data is no longer just information; it’s the engine of precision, privacy, and scalable personalization, transforming marketing into a measurable, ethical, and truly human-driven growth machine 

One of our proudest achievements in this area is Predixon, a proprietary predictive analytics platform. It democratizes access to models like attribution and forecasting, enabling media, planning, and strategy teams to generate insights without needing deep technical knowledge. This has increased not only speed and efficiency but also the accuracy and agility of decision-making.

From Insight to Impact: Business-Driven Data

In today’s environment, where organizations are inundated with data, it’s not about having more information it’s about extracting the right insights to drive meaningful outcomes. Every dashboard, model, and recommendation we create is anchored to a single question: How does this contribute to sustainable, measurable growth for our clients?

This philosophy has helped us evolve beyond being a data and analytics provider. We've become a trusted strategic partner to the brands we support translating complex datasets into clear, actionable strategies that generate tangible results.

Final Thoughts

We are living through a transformation in marketing where data, privacy, automation, and creativity must all coexist and reinforce one another. ID-based intelligence and automation are no longer just tools they are essential building blocks for a more effective, ethical, and impactful marketing ecosystem.

At Publicis, we remain committed to leading this evolution with a forward-looking vision, rooted in technology and driven by the human insight that powers real growth.

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