Pre-roll

Pre-roll refers to a short promotional video advertisement that plays before the main content that a viewer has selected to watch. This term is commonly used in the context of online video platforms and streaming services. Pre-roll ads are typically used as a monetization strategy by content providers and platforms, allowing advertisers to reach a captive audience who are already engaged and ready to consume video content. These ads range in length, but they are generally around 15 to 30 seconds long. The effectiveness of pre-roll ads can be measured through various metrics, such as click-through rates, viewer engagement, and the impact on brand awareness. From a viewer’s perspective, pre-roll ads can sometimes be seen as an interruption, but they are often accepted as the price of accessing free or subsidized content. For advertisers, pre-roll ads offer a valuable opportunity to capture the attention of potential customers in a highly visual and engaging format, often leading to higher conversion rates compared to other forms of advertising. In academic research, the study of pre-roll advertisements can encompass a range of topics, including consumer behavior, advertising effectiveness, the psychology of persuasion, and the economic impact on the media ecosystem.