Google Ads has introduced a significant update by including video impressions in the conversion paths report. This enhancement allows for a deeper understanding of the role of YouTube in advertising strategies, beyond just click and engaged-view conversions.
What's New?
- Video Impressions in Paths Report: Video impressions are now part of the Paths report.
- User Journey Insights: Gain insights into the influence of video ads on user journeys.
- No Impact on Bidding or DDA: This update is purely for reporting and does not affect bidding or Data-Driven Attribution (DDA).
Key Benefits
- Full Value of Video: Understand the impact of video ads even when users do not interact immediately.
- Cross-Platform Video Measurement: Simplifies cross-platform video measurement with view-through conversions.
- Campaign Type Eligibility: Includes video impression reporting for YouTube (Reach, View, Action), Shopping campaigns, and DemandGen, but not for Performance Max.
This update aims to provide deeper insights into the impact that YouTube is driving in advertising campaigns.