Ads untouchable?

So, for the first time I am trying out ads using the Ads system through Corona.  I have both AdMob and iAds working in my app but when i try to tap on the ads nothing happens.  I would expect it to send me somewhere.  Is this normal until I have a published app?  I’m hesitant to assume so as publishing an app with useless ads would obviously not be good.

nvm

nvm