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You Are Not Immune: Take Our Publishers’ State of Clickbait Survey

Ad Monsters

Clickbait ads and scams are a persistent scourge of the online publishing world, prompting the Department of Homeland Security to encourage people to install ad blocking software as a means of protection. No site, it seems, is immune, with clickbait ads appearing on even the most discerning properties. Take the Survey Now!

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How publishers are fighting clickbait ads and protecting audiences

Digiday

As a result, clickbait, offensive and misleading ads are on the rise, finding their way onto publishers’ sites, directly impacting the reader experience and ultimately hurting revenue. “Users no longer tolerate sketchy offers or scams pushed by clickbait ads,” he said.

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How strong brands build stronger B2B pipelines

Martech

Outdated success metrics force us to double down on tactics like paid advertising or AI-crafted content that do not differentiate our brand and products and propel our product message toward the wrong audiences. In the rush to drive results, so much urgency is baked in that our marketing often feels like unsavory clickbait.

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Real persuasion doesn’t require manipulation

Martech

What ethical persuasion looks like Persuasion respects your audience and builds trust. In a world full of clickbait, be the brand your customers can trust. Emotional blackmail: Opt-in popovers that label an opt-out link “Only bad parents would skip this offer” or “No, I don’t care about saving money.”

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How cognitive biases shape email engagement

Martech

Here are three ways you can check yourself to be sure you’re operating above board with your subscribers and customers: Align the biases you choose with genuine audience needs. Rather, these devices can break through the noise in their inboxes, clarify your offers and value and make the decision to click through even easier.

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Privacy plus personalization: The new frontier of digital advertising

Martech

Brand-driven content establishes trust and authority , while user-generated content (UGC) builds community and provides rich insight into audience sentiment. The UID is intended to meet audience privacy standards while enabling marketers to continue targeting consumers with personalized ads across the digital supply chain.

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Newsers Pay Respect to Former CNN Political Analyst David Gergen

Adweek

Our staff, contributors, and audiences are better informed because of his towering influence. He served 4 POTUSs of BOTH parties and as a distinguished editor & commentator, who offered wisdom & insight, not clickbait bile. But above all else, David was a relentlessly kind and warm person.

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