There are a number of different video ad formats on YouTube, including: TrueView Ads, In-Stream Ads, and Masthead Ads.
These different ad formats offer different benefits, so it is important to choose the right format for your campaign goals.
The different types of YouTube Ad Formats
TrueView Video Ad:
TrueView Ads are skippable in stream ads that allow users to skip the ad after 5 seconds. These ads are charged on a cost-per-click (CPC) basis and can be targeted to specific demographics.
In-Stream Ads:
In-Stream Ads are non skippable ads that play before , during, or after a video. These ads are charged on a cost-per-thousand impressions (CPM) basis and can be targeted to specific demographics.
Masthead Ads:
Masthead Ads are non skippable ads that appear at the top of the YouTube homepage. These ads are charged on a cost-per-thousand impressions (CPM) basis and can be targeted to specific demographics.
Banner Ad:
Banner Ads are static image ads that appear on the right side of YouTube videos. These ads are charged on a cost-per-click (CPC) basis and can be targeted to specific demographics.
Overlay Ads:
Overlay Ads are semi-transparent text or image ads that appear on the bottom 20% of a video. These ads are charged on a cost-per-thousand impressions (CPM) basis and can be targeted to specific demographics.