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Homepage Takeover

A premium buy where one advertiser owns most or all ad placements on a site's homepage for a set period, often including site skins.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

A homepage takeover is a premium ad buy in which one advertiser owns most or all of the ad placements on a site's homepage for a set period, often a single day. It frequently includes site skins or custom units, delivering high visibility and share of voice, and is typically sold directly at a fixed price.