Table of Contents
- IAS launches AI-Powered social Attention Measurement for Snapchat Ads
- Revolutionizing Ad Measurement on Snapchat
- Key Features of Snap Attention Measurement
- How It Works
- IAS Signal: A Unified Reporting Platform
- The Evolution of Attention Measurement
- Industry impact
- The Rise of Attention Metrics in Advertising
- Frequently Asked Questions About Social Attention Measurement
NEW YORK – June 30, 2025 – Integral Ad Science (IAS) has launched an AI-powered social attention measurement tool for Snapchat, developed in partnership with Snap Inc. and Lumen Research [[3]]. This innovative solution combines advanced eye-tracking technology with comprehensive media quality data, providing advertisers with unprecedented insights into how consumers engage with ads on the platform.
Revolutionizing Ad Measurement on Snapchat
the strategic alliance between IAS, Snap Inc., and Lumen Research aims to redefine how advertisers measure the effectiveness of their campaigns on Snapchat. By integrating Lumen’s eye-tracking capabilities, which utilize the largest opt-in dataset globally, advertisers can now analyze and measure social attention in a way that goes beyond traditional viewability metrics [[1]].
Did You Know? Eye-tracking technology has been used in marketing research for decades, but its integration with AI and real-time data is a recent advancement.
Key Features of Snap Attention Measurement
Snap Attention Measurement offers advertisers several key benefits:
- Personalized Attention Metrics: Access key details within IAS Signal,driven by the Lumen attention model and combined with IAS media quality metrics,to measure attention on Snapchat and understand performance and media interaction.
- Integral Vision of Attention Metrics: Visualize attention patterns on Snapchat alongside IAS’s Quality Attention measurement across multiple platforms and channels.
- Third-Party Trusted Measurement: Gain access to third-party measurement and trusted attention metrics to support campaign performance objectives.
How It Works
Lumen Research’s attention measurement for Snapchat uses ocular monitoring technology, backed by the world’s largest set of opt-in data, allowing advertisers to move beyond simple views and gain deeper, more actionable insights into consumer behavior and real attention [[2]]. the data is then processed through IAS’s AI-driven platform to create a custom attention score within IAS Signal.
Pro Tip: Understanding attention metrics can help advertisers optimize their ad creative and placement for maximum impact.
IAS Signal: A Unified Reporting Platform
Snap Attention Measurement will be available within IAS Signal, IAS’s unified reporting platform. This platform offers advertisers a streamlined way to measure and optimize their digital campaigns across multiple channels. Lisa Utzschneider, COO of integral Ad Science, emphasized that this alliance provides a complete vision of attention by unifying real user data with data quality data, driving performance on a leading global social platform.
The Evolution of Attention Measurement
in December 2024, IAS introduced Quality Attention Optimization in beta, combining Lumen’s predictive ocular monitoring technology with IAS’s AI-driven measurement. This solution helped advertisers better understand and act on consumer behavior with their ads. The current launch extends this capability to social platforms, allowing advertisers to access attention metrics on Snapchat and the open web through IAS.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Personalized Attention Metrics | Measures attention on Snapchat using Lumen’s model and IAS media quality metrics. |
| Integral Vision | Provides a view of attention across multiple platforms and channels. |
| Third-Party Measurement | Offers trusted attention metrics to support campaign performance. |
Industry impact
Mike Follett, CEO of Lumen Research, stated that this alliance is a significant step forward for the attention economy, offering advertisers valuable insights on Snap. The partnership underscores the growing importance of attention metrics in the advertising industry, as advertisers seek more effective ways to measure and optimize their campaigns.
The Rise of Attention Metrics in Advertising
Traditional advertising metrics like impressions and click-through rates have long been the standard for measuring campaign performance. However, these metrics often fail to capture the true level of engagement and attention that consumers pay to ads. Attention metrics, conversely, provide a more nuanced understanding of how consumers interact with ads, offering valuable insights for optimizing campaigns and improving ROI.
The shift towards attention metrics reflects a broader trend in the advertising industry towards more data-driven and consumer-centric approaches. As consumers become increasingly bombarded with ads, it’s more vital than ever for advertisers to understand what truly captures their attention and drives results.
Social attention measurement goes beyond simply measuring whether an ad was seen. It uses eye-tracking technology and AI to understand how much attention consumers actually paid to the ad, providing a more accurate measure of engagement.
What kind of data does Lumen Research’s eye-tracking technology collect?
Lumen Research’s technology collects data on where consumers are looking on the screen, how long they are looking, and other indicators of attention. This data is then used to create attention scores for individual ads.
Advertisers can use social attention measurement to identify which ads are most effective at capturing attention, optimize their ad creative and placement, and target their ads to the most engaged audiences.
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