{"id":338789,"date":"2024-12-04T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integralads.com\/insider\/what-is-digital-ad-viewability\/"},"modified":"2025-02-20T13:49:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T13:49:37","slug":"what-is-digital-ad-viewability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integralads.com\/apac\/insider\/what-is-digital-ad-viewability\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Digital Ad Viewability \u2014 and Why is it So Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"338789\" class=\"elementor elementor-338789 elementor-338624\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a3c2e1f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"20903\" data-id=\"a3c2e1f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0c38015\" data-eae-slider=\"45162\" data-id=\"0c38015\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca669e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca669e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ad viewability is a key topic of conversation in the advertising industry, often regarded as a fundamental measure of success for display and video ads.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But why does ad viewability matter so much?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because an ad is served doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s actually been seen by a user. Advertisers seek out websites with high ad viewability rates because it leads to better campaign performance and a stronger return on investment (ROI).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A staggering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/integralads.com\/solutions\/viewability\/#:~:text=For%20digital%20ads%20to%20make,they%20need%20with%20our%20toolkit.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">one-third of digital ads<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> go unseen in some environments, meaning a significant portion of advertising budgets may be wasted. <\/span><b>Visibility is everything.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An ad that doesn\u2019t get seen can\u2019t drive engagement, increase conversions, or deliver the results you\u2019re looking for. However, simply serving an ad isn\u2019t enough \u2014 ensuring that it\u2019s viewable is the real challenge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will explore what ad viewability is, how to improve it, and how to ensure your ads are seen by the right audience on the right platforms.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-286c84b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"286c84b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Digital Ad Viewability?\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4196a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4196a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ad viewability is a measurement of whether an ad has a real opportunity to be seen by a user, rather than just appearing on a web page. It\u2019s an essential metric in digital advertising, as it determines if the ad had the potential to make an impression on the viewer. Unlike traditional impressions, which simply track ad delivery, viewability focuses on whether the ad is visible and can actually capture user attention.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Media Rating Council (MRC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mediaratingcouncil.org\/sites\/default\/files\/Standards\/081815%20Viewable%20Ad%20Impression%20Guideline_v2.0_Final.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">standardized definition<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for viewable display ad impressions, ensuring consistency across the industry. According to the MRC Viewable Ad Impression Guidelines, an ad is considered \u201cviewable\u201d when:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pixel Requirement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> At least 50% of the ad\u2019s pixels are displayed within the viewable space of the browser tab on an in-focus page.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time Requirement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The pixel requirement must be maintained for at least one continuous second after the ad has rendered for display ads and a minimum of two seconds for video ads.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These criteria ensure that an ad meets the minimum standards for visibility, offering advertisers greater transparency and more meaningful performance insights. By focusing on viewability, advertisers can ensure that their campaigns have a genuine chance to connect with their target audience, enhancing engagement and campaign success.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54ea4c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54ea4c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Viewability Matters in Digital Advertising\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0f6733 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0f6733\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Viewability is what makes or breaks the success of your ads. Ads that aren\u2019t viewable simply can\u2019t drive conversions, no matter how well they\u2019re targeted or how compelling their creative is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Viewability is more than just a metric \u2014 it\u2019s a cornerstone of digital advertising success. Here\u2019s why:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Accurate Performance Measurement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Viewability ensures advertisers know that their ads had a chance to be seen, making other performance metrics like clicks and impressions more reliable.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Maximized ROI:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Advertisers allocate their budgets based on the expectation that ads will be seen. Higher viewability rates directly correlate with better campaign performance, stronger brand recall, and ultimately, increased conversions.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Better Brand Safety:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Environments with low viewability often overlap with those that pose risks to brand safety. For example, ads displayed at the bottom of a page or obscured by other content are not just unseen but also more likely to appear in non-premium environments.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Stronger Publisher Relationships:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Publishers benefit from higher viewability rates, too. Ads that are more visible generally yield higher CPMs (cost per thousand impressions), creating a win-win for both advertisers and publishers.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">While viewability is critical, it\u2019s far from guaranteed. Just think about this:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/integralads.com\/solutions\/viewability\/\"><b>33.33% of digital ads<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> go unseen in certain environments.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, the <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/integralads.com\/insider\/media-quality-report-19th-edition\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">global viewability rate<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was <\/span><b>76.1%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the second half of 2023.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The global average for overall time-in-view was <\/span><b>15.78 seconds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly, there\u2019s room for improvement.\u00a0 These statistics underscore that simply serving an ad isn\u2019t enough. Without addressing the gaps in viewability, advertisers risk wasting ad spend, missing potential conversions, and failing to reach campaign goals. High viewability is critical for <\/span><b>optimizing every step <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the customer journey, from awareness to action. To achieve this, advertisers and publishers need to implement targeted strategies that enhance the chances of ads being seen.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2c42dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d2c42dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Improve Ad Viewability\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e269ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e269ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we have a clear understanding of what ad viewability entails and why it\u2019s critical for the success of your campaigns, the next step is to explore how to actively improve it.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some key strategies that can help ensure your ads don\u2019t just exist in digital spaces but have the opportunity to capture attention.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ed69f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ed69f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xxl\">Leverage Viewability Measurement\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f03fcae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f03fcae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To optimize campaigns effectively, advertisers must actively measure and monitor ad viewability throughout the campaign lifecycle. Here\u2019s how leveraging viewability measurement can make a difference:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Identify Weak Spots:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> By analyzing viewability rates, advertisers can pinpoint specific ad placements or formats that underperform. This data enables more informed decisions about ad positioning and inventory selection, allowing for rapid adjustments.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhance Ad Placements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Viewability measurement tools provide actionable insights that can be used to improve ad placements and formats. For example, by identifying low-viewability inventory, advertisers can redirect their budget toward higher-quality placements that are more likely to be seen.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increase Accountability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Working with third-party measurement platforms ensures greater accountability, as advertisers can verify whether publishers are delivering viewable impressions. This transparency strengthens relationships between advertisers and publishers, fostering trust and better collaboration.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refine Ad Strategy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Continuous measurement of viewability helps advertisers fine-tune their strategies over time. By regularly evaluating which campaigns have the highest viewability rates, advertisers can replicate successful elements and refine their approach for future campaigns.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Align With KPIs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Since viewability is closely tied to key performance indicators like click-through-rate (CTR), conversion rate, and ROI, using <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/integralads.com\/insider\/end-to-end-ad-measurement-is-super-valuable-heres-why\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">measurement tools<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows advertisers to optimize campaigns more efficiently. Higher viewability rates typically translate into better engagement and stronger overall results.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By leveraging viewability measurement, advertisers can ensure that their campaigns are not only reaching audiences but also making a tangible impact. This proactive approach drives more meaningful engagement and helps maximize ROI.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bfe6dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8bfe6dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Optimize Ad Placement\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3db697 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3db697\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ad placement plays a huge role in determining viewability. Ads that are placed above the fold\u2014the portion of a web page that is visible without scrolling\u2014are far more likely to be seen than those placed further down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, ad placement on mobile devices needs to account for smaller screen sizes, meaning strategic positioning is even more important for mobile ad viewability.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-319296c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"319296c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choose High-Quality Inventory\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-538efa7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"538efa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maximize viewability, it\u2019s essential to partner with publishers that prioritize high-quality inventory and offer premium ad placements. Ads positioned in high-traffic areas, such as above-the-fold or embedded within engaging content, tend to deliver better viewability rates. This approach not only improves the chances of ads being seen but also enhances overall campaign performance. By carefully selecting inventory, advertisers can ensure that their ads are in the best position to reach and impact target audiences.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a6f390 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a6f390\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Optimize Ad Formats\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbbacd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbbacd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The format of your ad plays a critical role in determining its viewability. Formats like sticky ads, which remain visible as users scroll, or in-stream video ads that play within video content, often yield higher viewability rates. By tailoring ad formats to both the platform and the preferences of the target audience, advertisers can increase the likelihood that their ads will not only be seen but also <\/span><b>engage users<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Experimenting with a variety of formats and placements is key to finding the combination that drives the best results.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-063ea9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"063ea9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Leverage Contextual Targeting\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-093d2f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"093d2f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aligning ads with contextually relevant content can significantly boost viewability rates. Contextual targeting involves placing ads within environments that are directly related to the user\u2019s interests, making them more likely to notice and engage with the content. For example, an ad for athletic gear is more likely to perform well on a fitness blog, where users are already primed for related content. This approach increases not just the chances of the ad being seen, but also the likelihood of user interaction, leading to stronger engagement metrics and higher ROI.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bcc0b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6bcc0b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Monitor and Adjust with Timely Reporting\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e651e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e651e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To achieve the highest levels of ad viewability, digital ad campaigns need continuous oversight. Actionable and timely monitoring is crucial for tracking viewability rates, ensuring that ads are actually seen by the intended audience. Key metrics to monitor include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/integralads.com\/insider\/category\/resources\/mqr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">time-in-view<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which measures how long an ad stays visible on screen, and <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/integralads.com\/solutions\/attention\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attention metrics<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which indicate user engagement and interaction with the ad. These insights provide a clear picture of whether an ad is achieving its intended impact.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By keeping a close eye on these metrics, advertisers can make immediate adjustments to improve performance. For example, if an ad consistently falls short in one placement, advertisers can quickly reallocate the ad to a different location or platform that offers better visibility. This kind of agility is critical, as it minimizes wasted impressions and maximizes the return on ad spend.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timely adjustments also allow for optimization of ad formats and creatives based on performance data. If certain formats (like in-stream video or sticky ads) show higher viewability, advertisers can shift more resources toward those formats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, timely monitoring enables dynamic bidding adjustments in programmatic campaigns. If an ad placement is underperforming in terms of viewability, pre-bid viewability targeting segments can be utilized to drive optimal viewability rates and ensure that ad budgets are spent more effectively. By maintaining this level of responsiveness, advertisers can enhance campaign outcomes, ensuring that their ads not only reach but truly engage the target audience.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43bde97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43bde97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How IAS Can Help Improve Your Ad Viewability\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-443a7e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"443a7e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At IAS, we know that ensuring your ads are seen is just the beginning. Our solutions are designed to enhance your ad\u2019s performance by improving viewability across platforms and environments. 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