Turn views into value with ads on YouTube
Find the right campaign for your business goals
Achieve unparalleled results with ads on YouTube
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Long-term ROASOn average, YouTube drove 86% higher incremental long-term ROAS than paid social1
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Not on ReelsIn the US, 65% of YouTube Shorts users don’t use Instagram Reels.2
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Don’t Use TikTokIn the US, 45% of YouTube Shorts users don’t use TikTok.3
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Favorite creators78% of surveyed viewers in the US say their favorite creators are on YouTube4
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Video platformSurveyed viewers in the US rank YouTube as the #1 video platform when they need help making a quick purchase decision5
Engage your audience with the right ad format
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ShortsMove beyond likes—drive results. Get more from your social strategy by transforming your existing assets into a Shorts ad, turning new audiences into new sales .
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In-streamShow up before, during, or after the content your audiences are engaging with. In-stream ads give you the flexibility to prioritize guaranteed views with non-skip, or reach your most engaged fans with skippable ads.
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In-feedPut your brand in front of audiences when they’re already searching and discovering on the YouTube Homefeed and YouTube Search.
Drag. Drop. Launch.
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Select your best performing short-form videos or static images -
Drop them into the campaign sign-up flow during asset selection -
Launch your video ad campaign on YouTube
Inspiration and insights
2 According to a survey conducted by GWI, in the US, 65% of YouTube Shorts users don’t use Instagram Reels.
3 According to a survey conducted by GWI, in the US, 45% of YouTube Shorts users don’t use TikTok.
4 According to a survey conducted by Kantar, 78% of surveyed viewers in the United States say that their favorite creators are on YouTube, placing YouTube #1 out of other online platforms including Facebook (57%), Instagram (68%), TikTok (72%), and Snapchat (60%) (US, Jan 2026).
5 According to a survey conducted by Kantar, surveyed viewers in the United States rank YouTube as the #1 video platform when they need help making a quick purchase decision, outperforming other online video platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat (US, Jan 2026).