{"id":34266,"date":"2025-09-24T18:12:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T12:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/?p=34266"},"modified":"2025-11-27T20:27:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:57:33","slug":"what-are-video-ads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-video-ads\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Video Ads? Navigate the Hot Trends &#038; Smart Moves to be 2026-ready","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-video-ads\/#Types_of_Video_Ads\" >Types of Video Ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-video-ads\/#Which_AdTech_Platforms_Serve_Video_Ads\" >Which AdTech Platforms Serve Video Ads?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-video-ads\/#Video_Ad_Serving_Process\" >Video Ad Serving Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-video-ads\/#What_are_the_Benefits_of_Video_Ads\" >What are the Benefits of Video Ads?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-video-ads\/#Challenges_with_Video_Ads\" >Challenges with Video Ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-video-ads\/#What_Counts_as_a_Video_View_on_Each_Platform\" >What Counts as a Video View on Each Platform?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-video-ads\/#What_are_the_Essential_Metrics_to_Measure_Video_Ad_Performance\" >What are the Essential Metrics to Measure Video Ad Performance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-video-ads\/#Video_Advertising_vs_Display_Advertising\" >Video Advertising vs Display Advertising<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-video-ads\/#Best_Practices_to_Succeed_at_Video_Advertising\" >Best Practices to Succeed at Video Advertising<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-video-ads\/#How_to_Run_Video_Ads_in_Google_Ad_Manager_GAM\" >How to Run Video Ads in Google Ad Manager (GAM)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-video-ads\/#Video_Advertising_Trends_for_2025\" >Video Advertising Trends for 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-video-ads\/#Monetize_Website_with_AdPushup_Video_Ads\" >Monetize Website with AdPushup Video Ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-video-ads\/#FAQs_on_Video_Ads\" >FAQs on Video Ads<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-key-takeaways-video-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_Video_Ads\"><\/span>Key Takeaways: Video Ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff1f5\"><li>Publishers are increasingly opening their inventory to video ads across video and non-video environments due to higher eCPMs and improvement in overall platform metrics.<\/li><li>The interactive form of video ads (videos purposely made for advertising) has shown three times the engagement rate compared to static ads.<\/li><li>Video ad serving is complex compared to display ad serving, requiring multiple AdTech technologies like VAST\/VPAID, video ad servers and networks, CDN, and a video player.<\/li><li>What makes video advertising versatile is its ability to capture CTV\/OTT audiences, apart from web and mobile users.<\/li><li>Each video platform has their own viewing metrics, with TikTok\u2019s video view metrics being the most liberal.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From YouTube to social media to CTV, video ads are everywhere. As static ads fade into the background, video ads are cutting through the noise and turning mere visits into engagement. While video advertising need no introduction, as a publisher, it&#8217;s wise to know their working, trends, and how to extract revenue out of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our blog explores what are video ads, their impact on the 2026 advertising arena, and the key practices to master video advertising like a pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s explore \u201cWhat are video ads?\u201d to brush up on the basics and set the stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Video_Ads\"><\/span>What are Video Ads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Video ads are short, informative videos created around a brand\u2019s product\/service for promotional purposes. The length of video ads generally depends on the campaign objective, the market funnel the advertiser is targeting, and the platform where it is being shown. It can range from a few seconds to a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Video_Ads\"><\/span>Types of Video Ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are multiple types of video ads that a publisher can choose to display on their website. According to IAB, these ads are classified as linear ads, non-linear ads, and companion ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Linear ads:<\/strong> These video ads momentarily pause the playback in a way similar to linear TV commercials and come in three formats: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/pre-roll-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pre-roll<\/a>, mid-roll, and post-roll ads.<\/li><li><strong>Non-linear ads:<\/strong> These ads are served as an overlay to the video content and run simultaneously without being interruptive. Non-linear ads can be delivered as text, static images, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/rich-media-ads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interactive rich media<\/a>, or video overlays.<\/li><li><strong>Companion ads:<\/strong> These are additional display units found alongside the video player. Coming in text, static images, or rich media format, they are served alongside a linear or non-linear ad for sustained brand visibility.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can continue reading about it in another blog of ours: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/types-of-video-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Types of video ads that will drive revenue in 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we have covered the basics of \u201cwhat are video ads?\u201d Let&#8217;s explore the platforms that are used to serve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_AdTech_Platforms_Serve_Video_Ads\"><\/span>Which AdTech Platforms Serve Video Ads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Serving a single video ad often involves multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-ad-tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AdTech<\/a> platforms working together to deliver the ad from the advertiser to the publisher. This also includes platforms specializing in Google video ads delivery, such as YouTube and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/google-display-network-ad-specs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Display Network<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-55.png\" alt=\"Serving of video ads\" class=\"wp-image-34267\" width=\"750\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-55.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-55-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-55-768x255.png 768w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-55-150x50.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Video Ad Serving<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the key platforms involved in video ad delivery:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. Video Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a software used by media buyers such as brands, advertisers, and agencies to purchase video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/ad-inventory-management-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ad inventory<\/a> from publishers through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-real-time-bidding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">real-time bidding (RTB)<\/a> auctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>2. Video Supply-Side Platforms (SSPs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a software used by publishers to aggregate, manage, and sell their video inventory to media buyers via RTB auctions. These platforms typically offer analytics, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/yield-optimization-strategies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">yield management<\/a>, optimization tools, and inventory control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>3. Video Ad Servers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These platforms centralize the storage, tracking, and delivery of video ads for advertisers. The video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/best-ad-servers-for-publishers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ad servers<\/a> also assist publishers with managing advertiser campaign tags and deciding which video ads to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>4. Video Ad Networks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/top-15-video-ad-networks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video ad network<\/a> is a platform that aggregates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sell-ad-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ad space<\/a> across multiple publishers and sells it to advertisers. Most ad networks facilitate transactions between publishers and advertisers without owning media. Exceptions include walled gardens like Facebook (which includes Instagram) and Google (which owns YouTube and other properties).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_Ad_Serving_Process\"><\/span>Video Ad Serving Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/video-ad-serving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ad serving<\/a> process is more complex than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/native-ads-vs-display-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">display ads<\/a>, involving multiple AdTech platforms and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-bid-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bid requests<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>A user visits a site with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/video-ad-monetization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video player<\/a>, which requests the video content from the publisher\u2019s web server.<\/li><li>The server responds with instructions on where to retrieve the video and how to display it.<\/li><li>The video player, which must support HTML5 video and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-vast-tags-and-how-to-create-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VAST tags<\/a>, fetches the video content.<\/li><li>The video player sends a VAST request to the publisher\u2019s ad server to get the video ad or ad markup; the ad server counts an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/ad-impressions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">impression<\/a>.<\/li><li>The publisher\u2019s ad server decides which ad to display and sends back the ad markup.<\/li><li>The ad markup prompts the video player to request the video ad from the advertiser\u2019s ad server, which counts as an impression.<\/li><li>The advertiser\u2019s ad server provides a link to the video ad hosted on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/content-delivery-networks-for-publishers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Content Delivery Network (CDN)<\/a>.<\/li><li>The video player requests the ad file from the CDN, which delivers it, and the ad plays for the user.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Benefits_of_Video_Ads\"><\/span>What are the Benefits of Video Ads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Video ads offer a multitude of benefits over static ad formats. From higher engagement rates to successfully capturing user attention, publishers tend to see an uptick in ad revenue by displaying these ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. Higher CPMs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Video ads <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-cpm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPM<\/a> rates are significantly higher compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/static-vs-dynamic-ads-which-is-the-best-ad-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">static ads<\/a>. Videos are more likely to persuade viewers to take specific actions, such as visiting a website, signing up for a subscription, or making a purchase. For example, Video ads CPM for YouTube in the&nbsp; U.S is <a href=\"https:\/\/awisee.com\/blog\/cpm-rates-by-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$32.75<\/a>. The significantly higher numbers make video ads CPM an important consideration for publishers aiming to maximize revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>2. Better Time On-site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Video advertising can lead to higher time on-site as visitors tend to stay longer on a website\/app while engaging with a video ad. The increased engagement that the ads bring into the mix also reduces the bounce rate. These factors improve the overall metrics of the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>3. Versatile Formats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Video ads\u2019 main USP is their versatility. Consider it to be water, taking the shape of whatever utensil it is poured into. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/instream-video-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in-stream ads<\/a> for video-intensive environments, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/outstream-video-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">out-stream ads<\/a> for non-video environments, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/rewarded-video-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rewarded<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-are-playable-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">playable ads<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/gaming-ad-networks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gaming apps<\/a>, and so on. Its versatility makes it possible for publishers to display them on every possible platform and placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_with_Video_Ads\"><\/span>Challenges with Video Ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like any other AdTech product, video ads come with both upsides and downsides. In this section, we will be exploring some challenges that publishers can face with video advertising. And, in the subsequent sections, we will discuss how you can overcome them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. Complex Deployment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Video ads require more technical setup compared to standard display ads. Publishers often need to integrate video players, ensure cross-device compatibility, manage encoding formats, and comply with VAST\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/vast-vs-vpaid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VPAID<\/a> standards. This complexity can slow down deployment and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-demand-path-optimization-dpo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">demand<\/a> additional resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>2. Short Attention Span<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s viewers have limited patience for long or irrelevant video ads. If an ad fails to capture attention within the first few seconds, viewers may skip, disengage, or drop off entirely. This makes the creative and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/innovative-ad-formats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">format<\/a> selection critical for publishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>3. Ad Fatigue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Excessive repetition of the same video ads can lead to ad fatigue, where audiences become desensitized or annoyed by the content. This not only reduces <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/5-ad-engagement-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">engagement<\/a> but can also limit the effectiveness of campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Counts_as_a_Video_View_on_Each_Platform\"><\/span>What Counts as a Video View on Each Platform?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a publisher, you need to know and understand platform-wise video ad metrics to make the most out of them. Let\u2019s look at some famous platforms and what they consider a video ad view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Meta:<\/strong> 3 seconds of continuous video viewing<\/li><li><strong>Google and YouTube:<\/strong> Clicks on the ad\/CTA, 30 seconds of continuous viewing if the ad itself is longer than 30 seconds, or fully-watched if shorter than 30 seconds.<\/li><li><strong>TikTok:<\/strong> Gets counted as soon as your video starts playing<\/li><li><strong>LinkedIn, Reddit, Pinterest, X:<\/strong> When 50% of the ad is visible and plays for two or more continuous seconds<\/li><li><strong>Snapchat: <\/strong>At least two seconds of viewing or swiping up on the ad<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Essential_Metrics_to_Measure_Video_Ad_Performance\"><\/span>What are the Essential Metrics to Measure Video Ad Performance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a publisher, you can follow the following metrics to know how video advertising is faring for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>View Count:<\/strong> It represents the total number of times a video ad was actually watched, meeting platform-specific criteria.<\/li><li><strong>Reach:<\/strong> It is the number of unique users who saw the video ad at least once, regardless of how many times they watched it.<\/li><li><strong>Engagement Metrics:<\/strong> Watch Time (total amount of time viewers spend watching the video) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-completion-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Completion rate<\/a> (percentage of users who watched the video till the end).<\/li><li><strong>Conversion Metrics:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/how-to-calculate-click-through-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click-through Rate<\/a> (CTR &#8211; percentage of users who clicked on the ad\/associated link)<\/li><li><strong>View-through Rate:<\/strong> It measures the percentage of total ad impressions that result in completed video views.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_Advertising_vs_Display_Advertising\"><\/span>Video Advertising vs Display Advertising<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If we have to summarize the differences, then video ads are ideal for engagement and conversions, while display ads are mainly for educational and awareness purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Video Advertising<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Display Advertising<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Format<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Uses moving visuals, sound, and storytelling (pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll, in-feed, rewarded video, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/in-banner-video-ads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in-banner<\/a>, CTV\/OTT).<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Static images, banners, animations, GIFs, or interactive units (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/pop-up-ad-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pop-ups<\/a>, overlay ads, standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/banner-ad-sizes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">banner sizes<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/300x250-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">300\u00d7250<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/728x90-banner-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">728\u00d790<\/a>).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Placement<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Appears on video platforms (YouTube, TikTok), streaming services (OTT\/CTV), social feeds, websites, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/in-app-advertising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in-app<\/a>.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Serves across a vast network of websites, apps, and search engines&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>User Experience<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Immersive, story-driven, stronger attention capture, but can be perceived as disruptive or resource-heavy.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Less immersive; static presence across web pages. Comparatively easier to ignore (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/banner-blindness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">banner blindness<\/a>) but non\u2011interruptive.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Engagement<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High engagement due to motion and sound; higher brand recall<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Engagement measured mainly through CTR; click-through tends to be much lower<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Creative Effort<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High production value required; often costly and time\u2011intensive<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Faster and cheaper to create; templates and static assets make it accessible to small businesses with limited resources.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption> Video Advertising vs Display Advertising <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_to_Succeed_at_Video_Advertising\"><\/span>Best Practices to Succeed at Video Advertising<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If not used wisely, video ads are very likely to disrupt the user experience. Here are some tips for publishers running video advertising on their websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. Always Keep the Audio Off<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Coalition for Better Ads, autoplay ads with sound are among the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/intrusive-advertising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">intrusive<\/a>. Many browsers, including Chrome, block them by default. Publishers running such ads risk user backlash and even blacklisting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>2. Maintain Minimum Viewability Standards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/iab-standard-ads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-media-rating-council\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Media Rating Council<\/a> (MRC), a viewable video ad is defined as one where at least 50% of the ad is visible for two continuous seconds. Meeting this standard ensures your video ad can be counted as truly seen, making your inventory more valuable to advertisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>3. Page Load Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We already know 40% of users leave websites that take more than 3 seconds to load (<a href=\"https:\/\/oddballmarketing.com.au\/blog\/47-of-consumers-expect-web-pages-to-load-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">OddBall Marketing<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video ads increase page weight and slow load times.&nbsp; In such cases, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/lazy-loading-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lazy loading ads<\/a> help. With lazy loading, the content of the page is allowed to load first, and heavy ads appear after a certain user engagement (like &gt;30% page scroll).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>4. Try Video Header Bidding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Publishers can consider implementing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/video-header-bidding-for-publishers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video header bidding<\/a> to maximize the video ad CPMs and bring-in more diverse advertiser demand. Moreover, as the auctions occur in parallel with video content loading, it reduces latency and ensures smooth ad delivery without disrupting the viewer. This keeps the ad experience fast and reliable for users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>5. Don\u2019t Overwhelm the Users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Too many ads are always a bad idea. It reduces <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-ad-viewability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">viewability<\/a> since consumers are unable to focus on content or advertising, increases page load time, and, worst of all, leads to adblocker installation. To gauge your website&#8217;s potential, it is recommended that you start with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/ad-layout-optimization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">layout optimization<\/a>. Then, strategically place ad units based on how long viewers spend on different portions of your page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>6. Setup an AdOps Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Video ad setups involve technical and operational challenges best handled by an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-to-digital-ad-operations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AdOps<\/a> team. Whether in-house or outsourced, a dedicated team can optimize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/ad-performance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">performance<\/a>, troubleshoot issues, and streamline revenue growth.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff1f5\">Setting up a whole AdOps team can be a challenge for many publishers, especially for small and mid-sized publishers. In such cases, it is ideal to outsource the Ad operations to a reliable AdTech partner, such as <strong>AdPushup<\/strong>. Our seasoned AdOps experts are up-to-date with the latest happenings in the AdTech industry, to ensure proper privacy compliance without affecting the revenue and UI\/UX aspect of your publishing business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Run_Video_Ads_in_Google_Ad_Manager_GAM\"><\/span>How to Run Video Ads in Google Ad Manager (GAM)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the process of running Google video ads in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/google-ad-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Ad Manager<\/a> can be tricky at first, and publishers may encounter technical difficulties. But the growth that Google video ads will bring to your revenue is worth the effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case doing this on your own is too difficult, here\u2019s the process of implementing Google video ads via GAM is a 5-step process:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Create Ad Units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Video Ad Tag Generation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Create Video Line Items<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Add Creatives to Line Items<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Create Reports<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read in detail about it here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/how-to-run-video-ads-in-google-ad-manager-gam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Run Video Ads in Google Ad Manager (GAM)?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_Advertising_Trends_for_2025\"><\/span>Video Advertising Trends for 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the video advertising landscape continues to evolve, many trends have emerged that will define 2025 and 2026. Some of them include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. Interactive and Gamified Video Ads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the attention span of users decreases day by day, publishers need to come up with innovative ad formats to retain their users. As per a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatvic.com\/blog\/top-10-interactive-advertising-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">market report<\/a>, the engagement rate of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/interactive-video-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interactive video ads<\/a> is 3 times that of static ads. Hence, there will likely be an increase in the adoption of such engaging ad formats in 2025 &amp; 2026 among app publishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>2. Next-gen Video Ad Formats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Video advertising formats like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/native-video-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">native video ads<\/a> and outstream ads can see a higher adoption rate among content-heavy websites. When placed mindfully, they offer a refreshing break from the usual content, hence increasing the engagement and retention rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>3. Mobile-friendly Vertical Videos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another trend that we see flourishing in 2025 &amp; 2026 will be vertical video advertising. As mobile usage increases, more users will be receptive to ads that are mobile-friendly. Vertical video ads not only look natural on mobile screens, but also provide a large canvas for advertisers to create something meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>4. Sticky\/Floating Video Ads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This video ad format is also set to rule the video advertising industry in 2025 and 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sticky-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sticky or floating ads<\/a> are a great way to monetize websites running video advertising without being intrusive. As the ad sticks to the screen\u2019s corner, it remains in the viewport. At the same time, it doesn\u2019t overshadow the primary content &#8211; a win-win situation for both publishers and advertisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>5. AI-based Recommendations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Premium publishers are bundling video inventory with AI-driven content recommendations and personalized experiences as part of curated direct deals to attract higher CPMs and branded campaigns. The uptick in this trend will continue throughout 2025 and 2026. And as we know, early birds get the worm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monetize_Website_with_AdPushup_Video_Ads\"><\/span>Monetize Website with AdPushup Video Ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff1f5\">Has your ad revenue plateaued? Or are your eCPMs decreasing? You are in the right place. Run video ads with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/publisher\/video-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AdPushup<\/a> and experience 5x CPMs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff1f5\">With AdPushup\u2019s Video Ads, you will get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff1f5\"><li>Access to a dedicated Certified Ad Ops account manager.<\/li><li>Sequential ad control with preloading and autoskip.<\/li><li>Natively integrate with your video player to get access to 30+ premium ad networks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff1f5\">Built for seamless UX and effective ad monetization, it uses machine learning and custom auction logic to deliver real-time, user-targeted bids. The player supports both in-content and floating ads, adapts to any site design, and runs in low-power mode to keep videos smooth and relevant. Dynamic floors and targeted, lightweight ads ensure users see high-quality content with no lags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Video_Ads\"><\/span>FAQs on Video Ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758716593398\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>1. What are video ads?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">They are short promotional videos used for advertising by appearing before, during, or after other video content, or as standalone videos on various platforms.<br\/>These ads utilize visual and audio elements to capture attention, convey a message, and encourage viewers to take action, such as making a purchase or visiting a website.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758716616288\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>2. 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