Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Google Ready to Pre-Roll
Regarding GooTube's disdain for pre-roll ads: never say never. According toBully for Google for recognizing that pre-roll ads for video sites are inevitable. However, 30 seconds for 1-2 minute spot is a bit much for viewers to tolerate, so they should be flexible in embracing long and short form ads to match the types of content that they offer. One 30 second ad per 5 minutes is probably about right, and just as TV offers quickie ads for local companies, 5 to 10 second ads can also be effective teasers.
As I've said before, pre-roll will be an important part of the free video mix and users will adjust. However, other revenue streams (interactive ads, animated gifs, etc.) are also necessary if video sites want to turn a profit.
See also:
YouTube: Think Beyond the Pre-Roll
No Ads, No Video Search
Posted By John Gartner at 06:23 PM
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