Ad Turns "New York Times" Homepage Into Game [VIDEO]

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Todd Wasserman
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Ad Turns "New York Times" Homepage Into Game [VIDEO]

In an attempt to improve upon the paltry click-through rates on most banner ads, USA Network recently rolled out a banner promoting the show White Collar, asking users to play a game on The New York Times's home page (iPad only).

The ad, created by Glow Interactive, features a small "scanner" screen, which, when dragged over Times' homepage, revealed hidden ciphers and keywords. When all were found, the user was treated to a "bonus video" hyping the show's second season premiere earlier this month.

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