Google has unveiled new advertising features for YouTube Shorts, including expanding video reach campaigns and a "First Position on Shorts" feature.
The YouTube Shorts platform has rapidly grown, with daily views reaching 50 billion.
Google's advertising revenue has declined, indicating potential challenges in the advertising industry.
To leverage YouTube Shorts' potential, Google is expanding its advertising capabilities and incorporating the platform into its YouTube Select tool.
Google's new "First Position on Shorts" feature allows an advertiser's content to be the first video a viewer sees when they start scrolling on Shorts.
Despite the positive growth trajectory of Shorts, Google has reported a second consecutive drop in YouTube advertising revenue, indicating challenges within the advertising industry.
By leveraging YouTube Shorts for awareness campaigns, brands can establish a strong connection with YouTube's diverse and dynamic viewership.