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10 — Marketing

YouTube Performance Ads

YouTube is India's second-largest search engine and the best platform for video-first brand building. Use performance ads to drive measurable conversions, not just views.
₹8-25 CPM15-30% View Rate₹10-30/View1-2% CVR

₹8-25

Avg CPM

Cost per 1000 impressions

15-30%

View Rate

% watching 30s or full ad

₹10-30

Cost Per View

CPV benchmark range

1-2%

Conversion Rate

From click to purchase

YouTube Ad Formats

FormatLengthPricingBest For
Skippable In-Stream6 sec to unlimitedPay only if watched 30s or to endDirect response, conversions
Discovery (In-Feed)Any lengthPay per click on the adAwareness, channel subscribers
YouTube ShortsUp to 60 secCPM basedAwareness, reach younger audiences
Bumper Ads6 sec, non-skippablePay per impressionBrand recall, quick message

Creative Best Practices

YouTube Ad Creative Rules

First 5 seconds decide everything: Start with a bold hook — a question, shocking stat, or product in action. If you lose them in 5 seconds, they skip.

Show the product by second 3: Don't build up to the reveal. Indian D2C viewers need to see what you're selling immediately.

Include a clear CTA by 15 seconds: "Shop now," "Click the link," or "Get 15% off today" — tell them exactly what to do.

Use Hindi or Hinglish: For Indian audiences, Hindi/Hinglish ads get 2-3x more engagement than English-only.

Add subtitles: 85% of YouTube ads are watched on mobile with sound off. Always add burned-in subtitles.

Test 15s, 30s, and 60s versions: Start with 15s for performance, 30s for consideration, 60s only for storytelling.

YouTube Ads Checklist