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Capitalize on New YouTube Opportunities for Marketing Success

Viewers are turning from TV to YouTube for entertainment and product information, because YouTube is a top research engine with search-driven video content. That means savvy brand marketers continue to be ever vigilant about updates and trends impacting the leading video platform among 90% of marketers, based on its 254 million monthly users. Take these steps to ensure your brand remains updated on YouTube’s changes.

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NON-SKIPPABLE ADS: TARGETING MEETS EMOTIONAL RESONANCE

A recent YouTube trend lets brand marketers leverage the impact of non-skippable 15- and 30-second YouTube Connected TV, or CTV, advertising spots. Marketers profit in multiple ways from this update. First, it leads them beyond traditional TV’s age-based targeting to zero in on customers/prospects based on interests and past buying traits, as well as demographics. Brands can also reach targets who aren’t traditional TV viewers. Finally, they gain from presenting ads on expansive screens that prove superior in reaching customers viscerally. That can engender greater brand loyalty.

We explore changes and updates YouTube instituted in recent months, demonstrating their value to savvy marketers intent on remaining ahead of the competition.

Brands opting to use long-form over short-form video (60 seconds or less) will suffer from the platform’s growing emphasis toward Shorts, leading to as much as a 95% decrease in views.

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Some observers summarize the impact on marketers of YouTube’s changes this way: Those who don’t create human-centric content will likely see channel traffic reduced.

Email or call us at 708-246-4211 to learn about the full range of 2025-26 changes and updates from YouTube, and how you can harness them for competitive gains.

YOUR REACH GAINS EXTENSION VIA IN-APP SHOPPING ON SHORTS

With 50 billion daily views, YouTube Shorts represents a terrific marketing tool. Now, its value has been amplified through in-app shopping on Shorts. Customers no longer need to leave Shorts to make purchases. The format not only allows for relaxed product discovery and immediate impulse buying, but also enables brands to employ refined targeting tools leveraging age, geography and behaviors to pinpoint desired audiences. Finally, brands gain the advantage of extended customer awareness and buying. That’s because, in contrast to other short-form media, Shorts don’t expire.

These are but two of myriad YouTube updates and trends brand marketers must grasp. Read further for additional features of the popular platform.

• Auto-Dubbing Offered. Two years ago, YouTube allowed select creators to reach wider audiences by auto-dubbing messages into 8 other languages. A recent update to this feature now lets all users benefit from auto-dubbing, into an expanded 27 languages.
• Personalization plus. YouTube’s generative AI tools make possible personalized visuals and scripts, based on targets’ geography, purchasing behavior past interactions and more. Result: Greater relevance, stronger connections and higher conversion rates.
• Humanity still key. Even given all Generative AI can accomplish through YouTube, the human touch remains essential to deliver empathy, ensure cultural appropriateness and relate genuine stories and compelling narratives packing an emotional punch.