This study focuses on examining the effectiveness of retargeting ads, which are gaining attention in the rapidly growing field of digital marketing driven by advancements in the internet and digital technology. Retargeting ads are forms of online adve...
This study focuses on examining the effectiveness of retargeting ads, which are gaining attention in the rapidly growing field of digital marketing driven by advancements in the internet and digital technology. Retargeting ads are forms of online advertising that encourages revisits based on browsing history and are widely utilized by many companies. The strengths of retargeting ads lie in their ability to advertise products that consumers have already shown interest in, while offering companies data-driven, and cost-effective solutions. Although the importance of retargeting ads continues to grow, limited research makes it difficult to fully understand their advertising effects. Thus, this study aims to clarify the effectiveness of retargeting ads due to its necessity.
This study examines the interaction effects of construal level(concrete/abstract) and perceived personalization(personalized/non-personalized) on perceived usefulness, perceived intrusiveness, and advertising effectiveness through a 2 (construal level of retargetin message: concrete, abstract) × 2 (perceived personalization: high, low) between-subjects factorial design.
According to the results of this study, a more concrete construal level in retargeting ads enhances advertising effectiveness. This suggests that the phychological proximity of retargeted products positively influences the effectiveness of concrete ads, aligning with prior studies.
The analysis of the mediating effect of perceived usefulness on advertising effectiveness revealed that a more concrete construal level leads to higher perceived usefulness.
The analysis of the mediating effect of perceived intrusiveness showed that while intrusiveness significantly influenced retargeting ad effectiveness as a dependent variable, construal level did not significantly affect perceived intrusiveness.
Finally, the study examined whether perceived personalization moderates the effects of construal level on perceived usefulness, perceived intrusiveness, and advertising effectiveness. The results confirmed significant effects for all factors except perceived intrusiveness, a negative influence. This implies that even necessary ads may increase ad avoidance tendencies if displayed without user consent. This study contributes by providing a foundation for future research on the highly relevant topic of retargeting ad effectiveness.