YouTube Ads

▶️ YouTube Ads Integration with Plai: Smarter Video Advertising with AI

Plai makes YouTube Ads easy — whether you’re boosting brand awareness, driving traffic, or promoting a new product. With our YouTube Ads integration, you can launch In-Stream ads, YouTube Shorts, and highly targeted campaigns before specific videos or topics — all powered by AI. No video editing required. No guesswork.

🚀 Key Features of Plai’s YouTube Ads Integration

✅ Seamless YouTube Ad Account Connection

Connect your Google Ads account and start running YouTube campaigns directly inside Plai — no technical setup or editor required.

🎯 AI-Powered Campaign Creation for YouTube

• Skippable In-Stream Ads (TrueView)
  Run pre-roll video ads that play before YouTube content, giving viewers the option to skip after 5 seconds. Perfect for storytelling and direct response.
• YouTube Shorts Ads
  Tap into YouTube’s fastest-growing format with vertical video ads in Shorts — optimized for mobile, quick viewing, and engagement.
• Contextual Targeting by Video, Channel, Topic, or Keyword
  Show your ads before:
  • Specific YouTube video URLs (public or unlisted)
  • Selected YouTube channels
  • Topics or content categories (e.g. “fitness,” “business software,” “travel”)
  • Keyword-based targeting (e.g. “best budget laptops,” “CRM demo”)

Perfect for intent-based YouTube advertising and niche audience targeting.

• Custom Video Uploads
  Upload multiple YouTube-ready video URLs — both public and unlisted — to use as ad creatives across different campaigns.

💼 Why Use Plai for YouTube Ads?

• Launch In-Stream, Shorts, and contextual campaigns in minutes
• Target by specific YouTube videos, topics, or keywords
• Use unlisted videos without making them public
• Perfect for eCommerce brands, coaches, SaaS, creators, and agencies

From top-of-funnel awareness to niche product demos, Plai makes YouTube video ads more accessible to everyone — no media buyer needed.

📊 Cross-Platform Performance Tracking

• Track YouTube ad performance alongside Meta, Google Search, TikTok, and more
• Monitor impressions, video views, click-through rates, and conversions — in one place
• Easily compare channels to see what’s driving the best ROI

🔧 How It Works

1. Connect your Google Ads account
2. Choose your campaign goal (views, traffic, conversions)
3. Upload YouTube video URLs (public or unlisted)
4. Select your targeting — video, channel, topic, or keyword
5. Launch your campaign directly to YouTube placements

Built using the Google Ads API with YouTube video targeting, Plai lets you focus on results — not setup.

🙋‍♀️ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I target specific YouTube videos or channels with Plai?
Yes — Plai supports contextual targeting by video URL, channel name, keyword, or topic.

Can I use unlisted videos for YouTube ads?
Absolutely. Upload unlisted YouTube videos to use in your ad campaigns without displaying them publicly.

Does Plai support YouTube Shorts ads?
Yes — Plai lets you run vertical video ads in YouTube Shorts, fully optimized for mobile.