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D2C Strategies: How In-app Ads Bolster Retail Media

By Aimee Kessler-Evans·Oct 31, 2024·5 min read

Retail media effectively converts in-market shoppers by placing ads on retailer platforms where consumers are already primed to buy.
However, focusing solely on this misses the discovery phase.
In-app advertising, with formats like video and playable ads, engages users before they're in-market, building brand awareness and interest.
A multi-channel strategy including retail media, search, social, and in-app ads ensures reaching shoppers throughout their entire journey.

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