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Reddit rolls out 15-second video ad views as advertisers seek deeper engagement

Reddit introduces a 15-second Engaged Video Views ad format, now in global beta. Advertisers are billed for views where users watch at least 15 seconds. Early testers saw a 51% improvement in 15-second view-through rates and a 71% increase in video completion rates, according to Reddit. The platform also offers a six-second view objective for quick messages.

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Published Sep 2, 2026, 5:25 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

Low
01

Why it matters

The rollout introduces a new billing model and optimization objective, aiming to improve view‑through and completion rates.

02

Market read

A product update with modest trading relevance; may influence ad‑tech sector sentiment over time.

03

What to watch

Potential integration with Reddit's community targeting could drive niche advertiser interest.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 5/10Timing: now

Background

Reddit is expanding its ad suite to include longer video engagements, complementing its existing 6‑second view objective.

Market effects

Sector

May signal increased competition in digital video advertising among social platforms.

Regional

Primarily U.S. digital ad market; limited immediate regional effect.

Global

Low global relevance beyond ad tech investors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Advertisers may prefer existing short‑form formats; the new option could see low uptake.

Key entities

  • Company
    Reddit

    Publicly listed social media platform (ticker RDT).

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