Google has currently released web interstitial ads for desktop and mobile. This is an important opportunity for publishers to earn extra revenue. The ad format is used through GAM as it has been released there as a beta version.
What are Interstitial Ads?
Interstitial ads cover the full screen of the device on which they are being displayed. These ads are being used normally between transitions from one point to another.
The cause of good success rates of these ads is that they are full coverage and offer high ad view-ability that differentiates them from other ad formats such as banners.
Get Started with Interstitial Ads in GAM:
- The ‘INTERSTITIAL’ GPT slot type is needed to be added to the element of the page. Then the ad slot can be displayed in a manner likewise to any other ad slot. Publishers should also make sure that Google Publisher Tag is running in the top window for supporting web interstitials.
- Then comes the trafficking of web interstitial ads. Firstly create ad units or using of existing ones for interstitial slots. For ensuring that trafficking is streamlined.
After the creation of ad units, the publisher will need to create the line.
- Then check up on the performance of interstitials from which the publishers can use the “inventory format’ dimension.
What Does This Mean for Publishers?
With the launch of web interstitial ads on GAM, publishers are now provided with a new format to test out and work with. As mentioned above these ad formats increase CTR and conversion rates meaning that there is higher revenue for publishers now.
The distinctive characteristic of interstitial ads is that they boost up ad viewability. If they are executed correctly web interstitials are said to be highly beneficial for publishers.
Another pro of Google launching web interstitial ads is that the publishers who work directly for Google Certified Publishing Partners (such as Mahimeta) can get direct access and support to deploy these ads in their inventories.
Conclusion
Interstitial ads are unconventional ad formats and ingenious which can optimize revenue generation. We hope that this article is helpful to you for more information sign in on mahimeta.com.