The pioneers of native advertising include early innovators like The New York Times and BuzzFeed. These organizations developed creative ways to integrate ads into their content seamlessly. In the 2010s, platforms like Facebook and Twitter also popularized native ads by offering sponsored posts that blended with user feeds. Outbrain and Taboola were among the first to create dedicated native ad platforms, helping publishers and advertisers connect more effectively. Early native advertising emphasized user experience by making ads less intrusive and more engaging. These pioneers set the foundation for the highly personalized native advertising we see today.