YouTube Tests Demand Gen Ads That Start Direct Message Conversations
HaktanSuren · x · 2026-08-29
Google is testing a new Demand Gen ad format on YouTube that starts a message conversation upon clicking. This interaction shifts the dynamic from simple ads to Q&A, raising questions about inbox ownership. The author notes that response time is becoming a variable in media buying.
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