YouTube's Crackdown on Ad Blockers Intensifies
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YouTube appears to be ramping up its efforts to crackdown on ad blocks
The platform has reportedly been sending users with ad blockers enabled more aggressive prompts, warning them to either "Allow YouTube ads" or subscribe to YouTube Premium. The notification appears in place of videos or as a pop-up when playing videos on fullscreen.
If the viewer fails to comply, the platform threatens to block video playback after three plays.Why we care. This is promising news for advertisers in terms of extending your ad's reach. However, it's important to consider that pushing ads onto people who have no interest may not yield great results, as they're less likely to convert into customers.
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