Recently, YouTube unveiled a new ad style that lets marketers run adverts when users are pausing movies. This comes after Disney+ Hotstar became the first platform to deploy "Pause Ads" in india with its june debut. Pause advertising will shortly be added by ZEE5. When a video is paused, pause adverts show up as banners next to it, allowing advertisers to reach viewers without interfering with their content.
 
Marico, Mondelez, and ITC were among the early users of Disney+ Hotstar, showcasing innovative advertisements such as Savlon's "Germs don't take a pause." "Wash your hands" and "Hit play on health, pause on junk" by Saffola These advertisements work well because they draw in actively halted viewers, who are then more inclined to interact with the content.

 Nevertheless, they perform better with on-demand media and are less appropriate for live sporting events. Due to their targeted nature, these advertisements have a higher cost per thousand impressions (CPM), but for firms looking for instant interaction as opposed to widespread recognition, they may represent superior value.

Because it isn't intrusive, the format is becoming more and more popular. This is especially true for premium customers who find traditional commercials to be annoying. Pause advertisements are becoming increasingly relevant as more people watch connected tv (CTV), especially on larger displays where people are more inclined to pause programming. Although the efficacy of pause advertisements is still being assessed, as platforms and businesses investigate their possibilities, it is anticipated that they will play a major role in wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital advertising.
 

 

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