
Thumblr plans to release a new advertising program which will be distributed across their users’ blogs. The company did not specifically explains on how the program will operate but it will give space for advertisers to work with bloggers directly instead of using a third party influencer.
Now, Tumblr says that the same opportunity provided by its Creatrs program will be available to “any eligible Tumblr—poet, musician, fan artist, and misfit weirdo memelord alike,” the company explains on its official Staff blog.
Tumblr users wishing to earn money in the program will need to go through some sort of registration process, which is launching this year, Tumblr also noted. The details of the partner program and how users will be onboarded is still being worked out, however.
There is also an option for Tumblr users to turn off the advertising mode in the settings of their blogs, but the advertisements will be the default setting for blog users – effectively allowing Tumblr to monetize its network of over 306 million blogs from 65 million users, unless those users take an explicit action to disable ads. Users will also be able to disable ads on a per-blog basis if they choose.
Tumblr says that ads will appear in three places, including the main page of the Tumblr blog if the blogger is using the default Optica theme for their blog, as well as on the slide-out section on the web, and on Tumblr’s mobile apps and mobile web.
The company says it plans to launch the ads on Thursday.
“This was a long time coming, and will be one of the biggest projects we’ve ever launched at Tumblr,” wrote Tumblr founder David Karp on his blog. “It’s been a busy summer—a new GIF maker, live video, new messaging stuff—and there’s a whole lot more on the way. Next up: getting you paid for your work.”
Reached for comment, a Tumblr spokesperson said, “We continue to deliver ad solutions to grow Tumblr’s business and maximize value for our advertisers and community. Featuring Yahoo display and Gemini native ads across the Tumblr blog network is another example of these ongoing efforts.”



