Creative Terms

Video Advertising

Video advertising encompasses all forms of promotional video content distributed across digital channels, from short-form social media clips to long-form connected TV commercials. It leverages sight, sound, and motion to create immersive brand experiences, drive engagement, and achieve marketing objectives through various platforms, formats, and targeting capabilities.

Definition

Video advertising encompasses all forms of promotional video content distributed across digital channels, from short-form social media clips to long-form connected TV commercials. It leverages sight, sound, and motion to create immersive brand experiences, drive engagement, and achieve marketing objectives through various platforms, formats, and targeting capabilities.

Examples

YouTube TrueView campaigns for product launches

Connected TV ads during premium streaming content

Social video ads optimized for mobile feeds

Interactive shoppable video experiences

Best Practices

  • Design for sound-off viewing with captions
  • Optimize creative length for each platform
  • Create platform-specific aspect ratios
  • Front-load key messages in first seconds
  • Include clear calls-to-action

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Connected TV (CTV)

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YouTube Advertising

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YouTube TrueView Ads

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Video Completion Rate (VCR)

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