Maximize your awareness with more formats now available in Video Reach Campaigns
12/12/23 - Granular
Granular analysis and first look
As of December 12th, 2023, Google Ads expands Video Reach Campaigns (VRC) to include in-feed and Shorts ads alongside in-stream ads. This multi-format approach, powered by Google AI, aims to maximize reach and efficiency for advertisers on YouTube.
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Why this matters?
- Expanded Reach: Incorporating in-feed and Shorts ads increases the potential to connect with a broader audience.
- Cost Efficiency: Multi-format campaigns have demonstrated significant cost savings, with up to 42% lower CPM compared to in-stream-only campaigns.
- Enhanced Engagement: Utilizing various ad formats allows brands to engage viewers in different contexts, improving overall campaign effectiveness.
Next Steps/Action Items
- Adopt Multi-Format Campaigns: Integrate in-feed and Shorts ads into your Video Reach Campaigns to leverage the expanded reach and efficiency.
- Monitor Performance: Conduct head-to-head tests to measure the incremental value and optimize your ad strategy.
- Leverage Google AI: Utilize Google AI to enhance targeting and campaign performance across multiple ad formats.
Helpful links for this Google update
Learn more about past Google updates
- Sep 2023 - Maximize views for your budget with Video View Campaigns on YouTube, now globally available
- Aug 2023 - Multiply your holiday performance with new ads and insights features
- Jun 2023 - Timing update: First click, linear, time decay, and position-based attribution models are going away
- Feb 2023 - The Ads Privacy Hub helps you measure performance more effectively
- Feb 2023 - What’s new in Performance Max campaigns
- Feb 2023 - Unlock the power of your Search ads with new tools
- Aug 2023 - Our new policy to help guide advertisers and build trust with users
- Aug 2023 - Vehicle ads will be upgraded to Performance Max with vehicle feeds
- Aug 2023 - Get ready to upgrade your Discovery ads to Demand Gen
- Jun 2023 - Store sales reporting and bidding are now available across Performance Max Campaigns
- Aug 2023 - New Google Analytics 4 features for better App campaign performance
- Sep 2023 - Multiply your creativity with AI-powered tools for Search ads
- Sep 2023 - More information on Google Ads move to real-time bidding for apps
- May 2023 - Google Marketing Live 2023: Multiply your results with Search and Performance Max campaigns
- May 2023 - Google Marketing Live 2023: Increase sales with innovations designed specifically for retailers
- May 2023 - Google Marketing Live 2023: Enhance YouTube campaigns with Google AI and suitability solutions
- May 2023 - Google I/O: Making AI helpful for everyone
- Mar 2023 - New features to help you grow demand with Discovery ads
- Apr 2023 - First click, linear, time decay and position-based attribution models are going away
- May 2023 - Google Marketing Live 2023: Activate new features in Display & Video 360
- Dec 2023 - Information on Google Ads buying behavior on apps
- Dec 2023 - YouTube builds a better streaming experience with fewer ad breaks and expansion of Shorts