Funny Ads Get Attention, But Showing Products Might Actually Sell Something

Advertisers have spent years trying to make social video ads funny, surprising and entertaining enough to stop consumers from scrolling past them. Unfortunately, getting someone to laugh at an ad doesn't necessarily mean they'll remember who paid for it, much less buy anything.

A new study from advertising research company …


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