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Re:I created an alternative to the YouTube algorithm to stop... by polycaster on Monday November 23, 2020 @03:29PM (#25191380)
Over the years I’ve probably „blocked“ every single term from the Star Wars universe. Yet as soon as the next iteration of the franchise approaches box offices I find myself flooded with the most absurd cross-marketing videos you can imagine. Not talking about (official) ads. I have the strong impression the algorithm either takes ad campaigns into account — or is being abused by advertisers very successfully.
Re:I created an alternative to the YouTube algorithm to stop... by pbhjpbhj on Monday November 23, 2020 @05:56PM (#25192911)
Makes sense, ads are payed per impression, so if a company soaks away more impressions that don't lead to actions then that means more revenue. I guess the trick is to make sure your still - only just - the best cpm around.