YouTube's Ad Powerplay: Captive Audience Targeting Comes to Television Apps
YouTube viewers are increasingly frustrated with the introduction of more unskippable advertisements, particularly on television apps.
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YouTube announced at its Brandcast event that 30-second unskippable ads will now be seen on connected TVs, catering to advertisers who seek a captive audience.
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YouTube Select, the targeting option for advertisers, will offer the opportunity for richer storytelling and access to the platform's most popular programs.
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After eliminating 30-second unskippable ad slots in 2018, YouTube is reintroducing them under new CEO Neal Mohan to attract advertisers accustomed to linear television.
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According to Sean Downey, president of sales at Google and YouTube, the platform aims to facilitate advertising from traditional TV to YouTube.
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YouTube is introducing ads that start playing when users pause videos, providing another avenue for advertisers to engage with viewers.
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In an attempt to attract advertisers, YouTube is offering a favorable deal as economists express concerns about a possible recession, which could impact advertising budgets.
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Digital video advertising spending is projected to grow by 17% in 2023 to $55.2 billion, however, the rate of growth is slower compared to the 21% increase in previous years.