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More ads coming to Reddit, platform will evaluate how users respond

You can expect to see more ads in the Reddit app as the platform begins placing them in search results. The company says that it will be evaluating how users respond to the development … more…

More ads coming to Reddit, platform will evaluate how users respond

Reddit is set to introduce more advertisements in its app, starting with search results. The company plans to analyze user reactions to these changes. Ads will be tailored based on various factors, including the user's search query. The aim is to display ads on search results pages where the user shows a "high purchase and search intent."

Initially, this will involve a limited number of advertisers, with a broader rollout to follow. This is an experimental phase with a select group of eligible advertisers. The platform will monitor user reactions to the ads to refine the experience for both users and advertisers moving forward. Recently, Reddit has been implementing several modifications aimed at curbing AI data scraping, some of which may be met with resistance.

One such change requires users to be logged in to view most content. For more Apple news, check out 9to5Mac on YouTube.

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