Evidently Instagram is testing a brand new advert format for Reels adverts, with a brand new variation of Multi-Advertiser display now showing for some customers.
As you possibly can see on this instance, shared by digital adverts knowledgeable Barry Hott, the brand new multi-ads format teams a collection of associated manufacturers onto a single display screen, which is then displayed between Reels posts.
The idea itself is nothing new. Instagram first launched Multi-Advertiser Adverts for its most important feed back in October, with a side-scrolling show of associated adverts proven primarily based on consumer engagement.

As you possibly can see on this instance, after viewing or partaking with one advert, multi-advertiser promotions are displayed beneath that first submit, supplying you with a number of, associated adverts primarily based in your pursuits.
As per Instagram:
“Multi-advertiser adverts assist individuals uncover and evaluate merchandise from a number of companies. This advert unit, obtainable for choose placements on Fb and Instagram, offers advertisers the chance to be found by individuals who have lately proven an curiosity in associated merchandise or companies.”
Multi-advertiser adverts may also be displayed within the Fb feed, and in Fb Tales, so it’s little shock to see Meta additionally trying to prolong it to Reels as nicely, although it’s price noting for advertisers who opt-in to this placement.
Which is non-compulsory:

So that you don’t must allow your adverts to be displayed on this format, however Instagram is trying to prolong multi-advertiser adverts to Reels, and when you do give it the go-ahead by ticking this field, that is what you’ll be paying for.
That could possibly be useful, providing decrease price, greater quantity placement, probably, amongst individuals who’ve already engaged with associated content material. Nevertheless it may also result in lesser publicity, and diminished efficiency, as you’ll be competing with extra manufacturers in a single body.
Every model will see differing response, however once more, if you’re opting into multi-ads placement, it looks as if this could possibly be how they’ll look inside the Reels feed.
We’ve requested Meta for more information on the present take a look at of this show, and whether or not it has any extra data on a possible rollout. We’ll replace this submit if/after we hear again.