Retargeted ads put more than half of people off buying 

If same ad seen 10+ times, consumer irritation turns to anger
However, type of website where ad appears makes a difference
Surfing behaviour considered almost as personal as home address

London, 23 October 2014 – over half (55%) of consumers are put off buying products or services if they see the same ad online multiple times, according to a study published today by ad technology company, InSkin Media, and RAPP Media, the media planning and buying agency.

Only 10% of consumers are more likely to buy something after seeing the same ad served repeatedly because of their previous web surfing behaviour (known as retargeting). 

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