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Spotlight takeovers

Dashed rings rippling outward from the >x< mark

Spotlight Takeovers pair the undeniable stopping power of video with the premium real estate of >x<'s Explore tab over the course of a 24 hour takeover.

About

What is spotlight takeover?

The X app Explore tab showing a Spotlight Takeover video creative at the top of the For You feed

Spotlight Takeovers put your immersive video creative where the conversations starts — the Explore tab. The Explore tab is home to everything that’s trending on >x< (and in the world), all in one place. Don’t just be a part of what’s happening, be what’s happening with Spotlight Takeovers.

This product gives you a high-impact 24-hour takeover of the Explore Tab and the "What's happening" module on >x<.com — where people go to view trends and top conversations in real time. Spotlight Takeovers are complemented by media-forward companion posts that appear in the Home Timeline, which together help maximize awareness and conversation around a certain topic, launch, or event.

When added to campaigns, Spotlight Takeover generates impact throughout the funnel

  • 0X

    More effective message association

  • 0X

    Increase in Trend engagement

  • 0X

    More effective favorability metrics

Source: >x< Nielsen Brand Effect Studies, 2020. N = 13 US Campaigns w/ Spotlight Takeover activations; N = 144 US campaigns without Spotlight activations. EyeSee New Ad Product Research, 2016.

When to use itThe right moments to make it count

The whole tab is yours

for a full 24 hours

Premium placement

Be front and center where people go to see what's happening.

Exclusive ownership

Maintain 24-hour ownership of the top Trends list and Explore tab. Only one client per day per country can run a Spotlight Takeover.

Massive audience reach

Raise awareness at scale around a topic, launch, or event with Companion Posts.

Ignite brand conversation

With accompanying media posts in timelines.

Secure adjacency

To what you know will be organically trending that day, from cultural events and holidays, to competitor's launches.

Reservable + flat fee

Spotlight Takeovers are easy to plan and buy in advance, allowing for efficient CPM.

Make it landcreative that earns the placement

    Built for What's Next

    Your audience is on >x<.Your ads should be too.