YouTube — In-feed video
Video thumbnail surfaced on YouTube home, search results, and watch-next column. User clicks to play.
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Mockup interface
Desktop interface
YouTube · home feed● AD SLOT
Wireframe mockup · not pixel-perfect · platform UI changes frequently
Campaign types that can land here
3 campaign types can serve into this surface.
Campaign
Performance Max
Thumbnail + headline in YouTube feeds.
Full campaign view →CampaignDemand Gen
Thumbnail unit in YouTube feeds.
Full campaign view →CampaignVideo (YouTube)
In-feed Video Ads subtype.
Full campaign view →Related tools
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