Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Majority of Millennials Block Digital Ads, per Poll

Bad news for digital advertisers aiming for younger consumers: The majority of millennials, those aged 18 to 34, block advertising when viewing digital content, according to a Moz and Fractl survey recently reported by eMarketer. Specifically, 63% of millennial Internet users told the July survey that they use ad blocking software. Millennials don't find all advertising irrelevant--over half in the Moz/Fractl poll said that retargeted ads and social media ads were very or somewhat relevant, for example. But the fast-growing mobile ad category was also the most rejected, rated as relevant by only 28%. So how would the millennials prefer to receive promotional messages? Those surveyed gave a thumbs up to free content, followed by discounts or free offers via direct mail, and then online search results. For more, read http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Nearly-Two-Three-Millennials-Block-Ads/1013007

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