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Get Your Business Rolling with Pre-Roll Ads

By Mingyue Zhu·Oct 15, 2024·8 min read

Pre-roll ads are short video ads that appear before the main content, such as a video or article. They come in three main types: skippable (allow skip after ~5 seconds, pay-per-view), non-skippable (15-20 seconds, pay-per-impression), and bumper ads (6 seconds, non-skippable). These ads offer benefits like targeted reach based on demographics and interests, higher engagement due to placement at the start, and improved brand awareness through repeated exposure.

Best practices include perfecting targeting and retargeting to avoid overexposure, including a strong call-to-action, capturing attention within the first few seconds, and making creatives stand out with interactive elements. Skippable ads are cost-efficient for broad reach and awareness; non-skippable ads are best for driving engagement but require engaging content to avoid frustration; bumper ads work well for quick announcements. Overall, pre-roll ads are a powerful tool for marketers to connect with audiences and drive conversions.

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