Consumers think platforms responsible for ads near unsafe content, finds IAS

February 23, 2022 9:30

A report by Integral Ad Science (IAS) has found that a majority of social media users think social media platforms are responsible for brands appearing near unsafe content – although a minority think brands/advertisers are to blame.

The 2022 Social Ads and Consumer Perception – Australia Edition study surveyed 514 Australian social media users in January 2021.

The report found that 67% of respondents think social media platforms were responsible for ads appearing near unsafe content, while 31% responded that brands/advertisers were.

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Anna Macdonald

Anna Macdonald was a Mumbrella journalist, covering news, creative, ad standards and campaigns. She left Mumbrella in April 2022.

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IAS integral ad science Jessica Miles

2 COMMENTS

Keith McLennan 23 Feb 22

Any definition of ‘unsafe’ content?

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Anna Macdonald 23 Feb 22

Hi Keith McLennan,

I’ve gone back to IAS and the definition they provided me with is: “unsafe content will be, for example, topics like hate speech and terrorism as they tend to present threats to most advertisers.”

I hope this makes things clearer for you.

Thanks,

Anna

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