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Reddit is testing ads in its own search results with select advertisers, matching them to search queries

By Eric MandellReported by Paid Media News
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TLDR

Reddit is testing ads in its own search results with select advertisers, and the ads may be matched to what users search for.

Context:The 6th Reddit test we've covered in the last 30 days3 closely related earlier stories since November

What this Reddit test means for your accounts

Status
Test
Platform
Reddit
Affects
Ads in Reddit search results
Who
Select advertisers
Effective
Not specified in the source
Action needed
Not specified in the source

Reddit is testing ads within its own search results with a select group of advertisers, and those ads may be matched to what people search for, according to Search Engine Journal. The article is brief and does not provide further details on placement, targeting options, or rollout timing.

How we got here: earlier Reddit coverage

  1. Nov 3
    Reddit Is Testing Ads Within Its Search Results

    Reddit is testing ads in its search results to help advertisers align promotions with how users discover content, even as its overall search traffic declines.

  2. Nov 3
    Reddit begins testing ads inside its search results for select advertisers

    Reddit is testing ads in its search results for the first time, with select eligible advertisers receiving placements matched to search queries.

  3. Nov 3
    Reddit Begins Testing Ads in Its Search Results Pages

    Reddit is testing ad placements in its search results pages, using existing search ad targeting.

  4. Oct 6
    Reddit Launches Updated Lead Generation Ads With In-Market Audiences

    Reddit expanded its lead generation ad offerings with in-market audience targeting and a new HubSpot integration.

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