Google has found another way to monetize your eyeballs: by turning discontinued YouTube videos into new real estate for ads. This was reported by the YouTube communications manager they saw “strong advertiser and strong reviewer responses” after “stopping ads to all advertisers.”
YouTube first started using ads on intermission screens in 2023 with select advertisers. Google’s chief business officer announced in April last year that advertisers liked the new ad concept. YouTube viewers aren’t too keen on the idea.
Reddit users shared New break screen ads and they say is the understatement of the year with ads.
New ads don’t just appear on the website. Ads also pop up when you pause videos YouTube mobile appaccording to others on the site.
Pause screen ads are not a new concept. streaming services like show ads when the screen is paused if you have one of the lower subscription plans. Some Amazon products, such as Fire tablets, also display ads on the lock screen, and Amazon announced last May that it plans to expand its ad space offerings for living room devices. .
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