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More than 8 in 10 consumers try to avoid ads
A survey by Gartner found that 81% of consumers in the US try to tune out ads and 52% actively block them through ad-free subscriptions, VPNs, or ad blockers. The backlash is strongest among younger audiences, with 24% of Gen Z saying retargeted ads negatively impact their perception of the advertised brand compared to 18% of Millennials and 16% of older cohorts. Sponsored content and non-intrusive formats generate significantly less negative sentiment than pop-ups or unskippable placements.
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