Avoiding pre-roll ads: Predictors of online video consumption

Yunbo Chen, Shuhua Zhou*

*Corresponding author for this work

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10 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Pre-roll ads are the most prevalent online video advertising format. They are often compulsory and may induce advertising avoidance. The current study introduces two new variables into an existing advertising avoidance model to delineate the avoidance phenomenon in pre-roll ads. The results of a survey with a national sample of 513 individuals showed that prior negative experiences, perceived goal obstacles, ad length, ad clutter, and the presence of others influenced online video advertising avoidance. In addition, social factors influenced ad avoidance, both online and offline. The theoretical and managerial implications of these findings are considered. © 2023 Elsevier Ltd.
Original languageEnglish
Article number107652
JournalComputers in Human Behavior
Volume142
Online published6 Jan 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2023
Externally publishedYes

Research Keywords

  • Ad cluster
  • Advertising avoidance
  • Goal obstacles
  • Pre-roll ads

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