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Q3 2026 Location-Based Targeting Guide: Turn Real-World Behavior into Smarter Targeting 

  • May 15, 2026

Reach consumers based on where they go, not just what they click. Explore a library of customizable, location-based segments you can activate to improve targeting precision, reduce wasted ad spend, and drive measurable outcomes.

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In today’s landscape, purchase journeys are more fragmented than ever, spanning AI-powered research, in-store discovery, online conversion, and everything in between. Traditional signals like demographics or online intent alone are no longer enough to capture true in-market audiences.

That’s why leading brands are turning to real-world behavior to guide their targeting strategies across retail, QSR, dining, travel, auto, entertainment, and more.

This guide is built to help you do exactly that. Inside, you’ll find a library of privacy-forward, location-based targeting segments designed to reflect how consumers actually move, browse, and buy so you can reach high-intent audiences more likely to take real-world action.

Explore Q3 targeting strategies you can customize to meet your campaign goals across key moments, including:

  • 🎆 Fourth of July
  • 🇺🇸 Labor Day Weekend
  • 🎒 Back-to-School Shopping 
  • ☕ National Coffee Day
  • ✈️ Summer Travel, Weddings, & Fitness
  • 🏈 NFL Kickoff & Baseball Season
  • 🛍️ Early Holiday Shoppers 
  • 🍂 Start of Fall 
  • …and more!

Whether you’re planning campaigns in advance or optimizing mid-flight, this guide helps you align targeting with how consumers behave in the real world, not how we assume they do.

Download the guide to start building a smarter Q3 targeting strategy, or connect with our team for hands-on support.