{"id":9377,"date":"2023-03-20T02:52:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-19T21:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.www.adpushup.com\/blog\/?p=9377"},"modified":"2025-07-16T17:20:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T11:50:24","slug":"the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Ad Format and What Users Prefer?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fffaee\">Looking to drive engagement with your digital advertising campaign? Find out which <strong>ad format <\/strong>is the most effective in capturing users&#8217; attention and driving engagement. From video ads and interactive ads, we\u2019ll discuss it all.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to drive engagement with your digital advertising campaign? Find out which <\/span><b>ad format <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the most effective in capturing users&#8217; attention and driving engagement. From video ads and interactive ads, we\u2019ll discuss it all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital advertising has come a long way. With the advancements of technology, brands or advertisers now have multiple ways to advertise on the internet and that too with different ad formats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a plethora of ad format that advertisers can choose from to promote their products or services. However, not all ad formats are created equal, and some tend to be more effective compared to others at grabbing the users&#8217; attention and driving engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today in this blog post, we&#8217;ll delve into some of the most common ad formats and their various types, and take a look at what people tend to prefer when it comes to ad content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, whether you&#8217;re a marketer or a curious consumer wondering what makes a good ad, stick to the blog, and discover the fascinating world of ad formats. But first, let\u2019s quickly understand what is an ad format.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Also Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/publisher\/innovative-ad-formats-guide\/?utm_campaign=Inbound&amp;utm_source=Website&amp;utm_medium=website_learnmore\">Innovative Ad Formats Guide \u2013 AdPushup<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/#What_is_Ad_Format\" >What is Ad Format?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/#Types_of_Ad_Format\" >Types of Ad Format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/#What_are_the_Types_of_Ads_Format_Users_Prefer\" >What are the Types of Ads Format Users Prefer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/#Users_Prefer_Facebook_Ads_the_Most\" >Users Prefer Facebook Ads the Most<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/#Users_Hate_Retargeted_Ads\" >Users Hate Retargeted Ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/#Men_Prefer_Tech_and_Sports_Ads_Women_Like_Fashion_and_Travel\" >Men Prefer Tech and Sports Ads, Women Like Fashion and Travel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/#Everybody_Likes_a_Funny_Ad\" >Everybody Likes a Funny Ad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/#Which_ad_formats_are_most_effective_for_driving_engagement\" >Which ad formats are most effective for driving engagement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/#Video_ads\" >Video ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/#Interactive_ads\" >Interactive ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/#Native_ads\" >Native ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/#Social_media_ads\" >Social media ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/#Incentivized_ads\" >Incentivized ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_%E2%80%93_Ad_Format\" >Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; Ad Format<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Ad_Format\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Ad Format?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests itself, ad formats are the many different formats where advertisers are shown to the users on the web. These are typically visual enhancements that are included in the search ads. This help display the information about your business more prominently and effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of ad formats that advertisers use to promote their products\/services. These ad types are designed to serve different purposes, Here are some of the most common ad formats. Take a look.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 2551px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ppcexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/6.google%20discover.png\" alt=\"A Complete Rundown of Google Ads Format Types\" width=\"2551\" height=\"1217\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ad format<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Source &#8211; <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ppcexpo.com\/blog\/google-ads-format\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PPC Expo<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Ad_Format\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Ad Format<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Banner ads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Banner ads are graphical ads that are shown on websites, typically at the top or bottom of the page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Video ads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: As the name suggests itself, these are ads that appear in video content, either before, during, or after the video.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Native ads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Next, native ads are those that are designed to blend in with the surrounding content, often appearing as sponsored content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Text ads:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are ads that appear as text-based links, typically on search engine results in pages or on websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pop-up ads:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are ads that appear in a separate window, typically triggered by user interaction with a website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In-stream ads:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are video ads that appear during streaming content, such as on YouTube or other streaming services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Rich media ads:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are ads that include interactive elements, such as animations or games, to engage users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Social media ads: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are ads that appear on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mobile ads:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are ads that are designed specifically for mobile devices, such as mobile banner ads, interstitial ads, or in-app ads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>That being said, let&#8217;s now take a look at the types of ads users prefer the most.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Also Check &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/ad-format-gallery\/\">Ad Format Gallery &#8211; AdPushup<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Types_of_Ads_Format_Users_Prefer\"><\/span>What are the Types of Ads Format Users Prefer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What ad formats do users actually prefer? Let&#8217;s take a look at some of the most popular ad formats that users tend to prefer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Users_Prefer_Facebook_Ads_the_Most\"><\/span>Users Prefer Facebook Ads the Most<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Facebook ads are native in format, appearing in user newsfeeds, and can be targeted by advertisers based on location, demographic (age, gender, workplace, job titles), interests (what users like), and behavior (their device usage and purchase history).<\/p>\n<p>This level of targeting works well for consumer or technology companies going after a highly defined set of users. User targeting is hardly revolutionary though, as most banner, video, and search ad networks also offer it, but Facebook seems to be gaining a win with users because of its less intrusive in-feed ad-serving format.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialpilot.co\/facebook-marketing\/facebook-statistics#:~:text=2.11%20billion%20individuals%20are%20potentially,are%20exposed%20to%20Facebook%20ads.\">according to a study <\/a>by Social Pilot, it has been found out that about 2.11 billion individuals are reachable through Facebook ads.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Users_Hate_Retargeted_Ads\"><\/span>Users Hate Retargeted Ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As seen in the graph above, <strong>only 2% of users<\/strong> gave a nod to retargeted ads in the survey. Retargeting works by tracking users across the internet and displaying ads for products or services they may have previously expressed some kind of interest in. In addition to turning window shoppers into customers, advertisers also use retargeting ads to maintain visibility and brand recall. But users detest retargeting ads because they make them feel &#8220;watched&#8221; and are generally viewed as an intrusion of privacy.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>People are very suspicious of retargeted ads. If you\u2019re Googling ideas for a gift, and an advertisement for a website you just visited comes up, it can be creepy. We\u2019re in the early stages of this, so it makes sense that this would be problematic for some people.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">\u2014\u00a0Julie Wierzbicki, account director at Giants &amp; Gentlemen<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Men_Prefer_Tech_and_Sports_Ads_Women_Like_Fashion_and_Travel\"><\/span>Men Prefer Tech and Sports Ads, Women Like Fashion and Travel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Knowing your audience can save you a lot of time and money in digital advertising, the survey results show that men are more interested in seeing advertisements related to technology and sports, whereas women are more engaged by ads related to fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and travel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9380\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9380\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/graph-4-men-and-women-prefer-different-advertisement-categories_0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/graph-4-men-and-women-prefer-different-advertisement-categories_0.png 600w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/graph-4-men-and-women-prefer-different-advertisement-categories_0-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/graph-4-men-and-women-prefer-different-advertisement-categories_0-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/graph-4-men-and-women-prefer-different-advertisement-categories_0-370x370.png 370w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/graph-4-men-and-women-prefer-different-advertisement-categories_0-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy: Catch.co<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These insights can help advertisers create better-targeted campaigns with potentially higher engagement rates. Publishers that focus on specific content verticals can package their media to be more lucrative to specific brands and advertisers and thereby improve their ad sales pitch.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Everybody_Likes_a_Funny_Ad\"><\/span>Everybody Likes a Funny Ad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Maybe it&#8217;s because funny ads form an emotional connection with viewers, but from the survey, it&#8217;s clear that it&#8217;s the most favorite type of ad by far. This also explains the success of <em>Dollar Shave Club,<\/em> a startup that relied on tongue-in-cheek videos for marketing that went viral on social media, the company was eventually acquired by Unilever for $1 billion. Another example is the widely acclaimed campaign by <em>Old Spice<\/em> that got its laughs from users by poking fun at hyper-masculinity.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9381\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9381\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9381 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/graph-5-consumers-like-avertisements-if-theyre_3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/graph-5-consumers-like-avertisements-if-theyre_3.png 600w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/graph-5-consumers-like-avertisements-if-theyre_3-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/graph-5-consumers-like-avertisements-if-theyre_3-150x125.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy: Catch.co<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Obviously, an ad that&#8217;s just funny and has no substance hardly ever works either. This is why users prefer to see ads from brands they already know and trust, other factors that increase ad likability include the need for the product, and how relatable and informative an ad is.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_ad_formats_are_most_effective_for_driving_engagement\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which ad formats are most effective for driving engagement<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right ad format makes all the difference in advertising. In fact, when it comes to digital advertising, the ultimate goal is to come up with the ads that successfully resonate with the target audience and drives as much engagement as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So which ad format you should opt for? What works best? Let\u2019s find out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_ads\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video ads<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video ads have been found to be very engaging and can be effective in grabbing users&#8217; attention. As a matter of the fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/state-of-video-marketing-new-data\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to a study by Hubspot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, video ads have a 56% higher click-through rate than other ad formats. By leveraging the power of sight, sound, and motion, video ads can convey a message more effectively than other formats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Google%20Drive%20Integration\/Updated%20Hubspot%20Guest%20Post-Feb-06-2023-04-34-18-6182-PM.png?width=500&amp;height=359&amp;name=Updated%20Hubspot%20Guest%20Post-Feb-06-2023-04-34-18-6182-PM.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Source &#8211; <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/state-of-video-marketing-new-data\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wyzowl<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Also Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/types-of-video-ads\/\">Types of Video Ads, Best Practices &amp; How Are They Served<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactive_ads\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactive ads<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next in the list, interactive ads are designed in a way that allows the users to engage with the ad in a more meaningful way. Examples of interactive ads include quizzes, polls, and games. Interactive ads are effective because they encourage users to actively participate in the ad experience, leading to higher engagement rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Native_ads\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Native ads<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Native ads are designed to blend seamlessly into the content surrounding them. They are typically labeled as &#8220;sponsored&#8221; or &#8220;promoted&#8221; content, but are not overtly promotional in nature. Native ads are effective because they do not disrupt the user experience, and can be more engaging than traditional banner ads.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_media_ads\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media ads<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media ads can be highly effective in driving engagement due to the sheer volume of users on these platforms. Ads on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter can be targeted to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pathsocial.com\/resources\/demographics-analysis-how-to-target-the-right-audience\/\" rel=\"noopener\">specific demographics and interests<\/a>, increasing the likelihood of engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incentivized_ads\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incentivized ads<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not the least, incentivized ads are another type of most effective ad format. They simply incentivize the users by offering them a reward, such as in-game currency or a discount code, in exchange for engaging with the ad. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These ads can be effective in driving engagement because they provide a clear benefit to the user.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_%E2%80%93_Ad_Format\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; Ad Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1679251231530\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. What is the ad format in simple words?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An ad format is typically the structure and layout of an advertisement, including elements such as text, images, videos, and interactive features.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1679251418643\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. Which ad format is best?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no single &#8220;best&#8221; ad format as the effectiveness of an ad depends on various factors such as the target audience, platform, and campaign objective.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1679251561039\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. What are the two main ad formats in Google Display Ad Campaign?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The two main types of ad formats available in Google Display Ad Campaigns are &#8211; <br\/>A) Responsive Display Ads<br\/>B) Uplaoded Ads<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to drive engagement with your digital advertising campaign? Find out which ad format is the most effective in capturing users&#8217; attention and driving engagement. From video ads and interactive ads, we\u2019ll discuss it all. Looking to drive engagement with your digital advertising campaign? 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