Negative Targeting
Negative Targeting is the practice of intentionally excluding certain users, keywords, placements, or demographics from a campaign to prevent ads from appearing in irrelevant or low-value contexts. It ensures that impressions are shown only to audiences most likely to engage or convert, reducing wasted ad spend.
For example, an advertiser promoting luxury travel packages might exclude users who recently searched for “budget hotels” or “cheap flights.” Similarly, a brand can use negative targeting to avoid sites containing competitor content or sensitive material.
In programmatic platforms, negative targeting is implemented through DSP settings that filter impressions in real time. By narrowing the audience scope strategically, advertisers increase campaign efficiency, improve ROI, and strengthen brand alignment.
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