YouTube has approved new 30-second unskippable ads for people watching on TVs, alongside shorter formats like 6-second and 15-second ads. The ads will be optimized using AI to target the right audience at the right time. This change might make the user experience worse for non-paying users, as they may see longer ads on their smart TVs. While ads are necessary for the platform’s operation, this move feels slightly aggressive, especially with Google offering a lower-cost YouTube Premium Lite plan that removes most ads.
Key points:
– 30-second unskippable TV ads approved for non-Premium users
– AI-powered ad optimization to target the right audience
– Shorter formats like 6-second and 15-second ads also available
– Advertisers can now serve 30-second ads, which may affect user experience
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Source: https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/youtube/youtube-on-tv-30-seconds-unskippable-ads