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Reddit introduces a new ad format that looks similar to posts made by users | TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)

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[–] affiliate@lemmy.world 20 points 8 months ago (2 children)

the platform’s most popular post types, the megathread, which is a sort of one-stop-shop for discussions about popular topics. Similar to megathreads, free-form ads are meant to help readers get the information they need quickly. The company says the new ad format would be a good way to do things like launch a product or introduce a brand to a new audience.

imagine seeing a new mega thread each time a brand releases a new flavor of deodorant or something

[–] lagomorphlecture@lemm.ee 9 points 8 months ago (1 children)

flavor of deodorant

Something isn't right about that...

[–] RunningInRVA@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

Edible deodorant of course.

[–] Krackalot@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I don't know about the people still on Reddit, but I personally do not eat my deodorant.

[–] considine@lemmy.ml 6 points 8 months ago

That's because you haven't tried cool ranch yet

[–] altima_neo@lemmy.zip 2 points 8 months ago

Your missing out. Old Spice is like a pumpkin pie.