Social Media Marketing

Youtube Campaigns

Learning Outcome

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Measure and optimize campaign performance

4

Create engaging video ads

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Target the right audience using layered strategies

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Select the right ad formats based on goals

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Set up YouTube campaigns using Google Ads

Mall Screen Advertising → YouTube Ads Strategy

Rohit owns a new sneaker store in the city

Instead of random flyers, he advertises on a mall’s digital screen

Mall Screen Advertising → YouTube Ads Strategy

Now observe what he does:

People walking in the mall are already interested in shopping

His ad plays on the screen before a popular music video starts

Some people watch the full ad because they like sneakers

Some notice it quickly and decide to visit his store

Some people ignore or walk away

Mall Screen Advertising → YouTube Ads Strategy

Now Rohit gets smarter:

He plays different ads for sports lovers and fashion lovers

He tracks how many people came to his store after watching the ad

He chooses to show ads only in malls where young audiences hang out

Over time, his sales increase without wasting money on random promotion.

From Physical Screens to Digital Reach

  • Mall screen = YouTube
  • People in mall = YouTube audience
  • Smart audience selection = Targeting
  • Different ads = Different video creatives
  • Tracking store visits = Performance metrics

 Lesson: 

YouTube ads help you show video ads to the right people, at the right time, with measurable results

Setting Up Google Ads for YouTube

Create Account

Visit ads.google.com and create an account, then link your YouTube channel

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Campaign Setup

Choose a campaign goal and select "Video" as the campaign type

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Target & Budget

Set your budget, target audience, and placements

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Upload & Launch

Upload or select your video ad, launch the campaign, and track performance in Google Ads

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YouTube Ad Types

Skippable In-Stream

Brand awareness, cost-efficient reach

Plays before/during video; can skip after 5 seconds

Non-Skippable In-Stream

15320 seconds; cannot be skipped

High-impact messaging

Bumper Ads

6-second non-skippable ads

Short, memorable messages

Discovery Ads

Shown in search results or homepage

Promoting valuable content or tutorials

Outstream Ads

Appear on mobile partner sites and apps

Drive awareness across mobile inventory

Ad Type

Description 

Best Use Case

Multi-Layered Targeting Options

Keywords 

  • Ads shown on videos with specific keywords in title/description
  • (e.g., "fitness tips")

01.

Demographics

  • Age, gender, parental status, income

02.

Interests

  •  Fitness lovers, business owners, tech enthusiasts

03.

Multi-Layered Targeting Options

Placement Targeting

  • Choose specific YouTube channels or videos to show your ads

04.

Interest

Placement targeting

Maximum relevance

Combine intent

Advanced Targeting Strategies

Remarketing

Reconnect with past visitors to boost conversions

Custom Intent Audience

Target users actively searching on Google

Improve performance by targeting interested users

Best Practices for Ad Creatives

Hook in First 5 Seconds

Grab attention in the first 5 seconds using questions, visuals, or sound

Branding Early

Show logo in first 5–10 sec for recall

Strong CTA

Use clear actions (Subscribe, Learn More, Shop, Watch)

Best Practices for Ad Creatives

Mobile Design

Use bold text, vertical format, fast pacing; 70%+ watch time is mobile

Use Subtitles

Captions help viewers watch without sound and improve reach

Key Performance Metrics

Monitor these metrics in Google Ads dashboard and YouTube Analytics for full performance visibility

Key Performance Metrics

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Views & View Rate:

Total times your video was watched and % of impressions converted into views

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Watch Time :

How long viewers watched your ad, indicating engagement quality

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CTR & Conversions :

Percentage of viewers who clicked your CTA and specific actions

Key Performance Metrics

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Cost Per View (CPV)

Average cost for each video view, helping measure campaign efficiency

Summary

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Track results using key metrics

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Engaging videos improve performance

3

Target right audience using smart targeting

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Multiple ad formats for different goals

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YouTube ads run via Google Ads

Quiz

Which part of a YouTube ad is most critical for grabbing attention?

A. Last 5 seconds

B. Middle content

C. First 5 seconds

D. Thumbnail only

Quiz

Which part of a YouTube ad is most critical for grabbing attention?

A. Last 5 seconds

B. Middle content

C. First 5 seconds

D. Thumbnail only

Social Media Marketing : Youtube Campaigns

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