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If you’re trying to reach university and college students solely through their screens, you’re probably burning your budget.

Here is the brutal truth: they are actively dodging you. A new report from Vividata and the Canadian Out-of-Home Marketing and Measurement Bureau (COMMB) reveals that 37% of post-secondary students are running ad blockers. They spend a massive 25 hours a week on their phones, but they have absolutely zero patience for disruptive banners and unskippable pre-rolls.

But here is the twist. They aren’t ignoring advertising completely. They are just ignoring digital advertising.

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About the author 

Dave Forde

Dave “The Connector” Forde is a 20-year veteran of the Canadian marketing, PR, and tech industries. He is the founder of The Connected One network, including industry news sites Canadian Ad Insider and PR In Canada, and serves as a strategic business advisor. Connect with him on LinkedIn and X.


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