Why Russian Language ads?
Jul 1, 2023, 2:27 am
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Why Russian Language ads?
I am currently traveling in Western Europe. I see a ton of apparently Russian language ads as embedded “threads”. E.g.,
Google translate tells me this is an add for investment services in Abu Dhabi.
I am not in Russia, don’t speak Russian, don’t use a Russian-language device.
Who are these ads targeting?
Google translate tells me this is an add for investment services in Abu Dhabi.
I am not in Russia, don’t speak Russian, don’t use a Russian-language device.
Who are these ads targeting?
Jul 3, 2023, 11:17 am
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Those are an ad placement that, similar to banner ads on the top and sides of the page, pulls from a selection of fill options based on bidding, the person browsing, geolocation, and some other factors. I'm guessing a Russian company is targeting Russian-speakers in Western Europe, likely their diaspora.
I follow (what I believe is) your line of thinking that it's a hilariously blatant scam. I will see if we can pull it from circulation.
I follow (what I believe is) your line of thinking that it's a hilariously blatant scam. I will see if we can pull it from circulation.