Reddit Adds Conversation Placement Option for Advertisers

Advertisements can now appear before the first comment in a thread

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Reddit launched its newest advertising option called Conversation Placement. This ad space is positioned between the original post and the first comment in a conversation thread, allowing advertisers to reach users even if they access a conversation thread directly from a search engine instead of a subreddit’s feed.



Reddit screenshot showing an HBO Max advertisement between the original post and first comment in a thread
Reddit

Reddit beta-tested Conversation Placement for nearly a year with more than 600 advertising partners, including HBO Max, Adobe, Monday.com, The Washington Post and Nespresso.



Reddit screenshot showing an Adobe advertisement between the original post and first comment in a thread
Reddit

Harold Klaje, global evp and president of advertising at Reddit, said, “Reddit users thrive on conversations and are highly engaged in unique dialogues around their passions.

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