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Improve YouTube Ad ROI: 4 Creative Rules for Higher ROAS

Elevate YouTube ads with tips on standing out, optimizing creative, strategic targeting, and AI tools like Junbi.

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Juliana Isabel Valera
September 17, 2026
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
How To See Competitor YouTube Ads for Free in 2026

Audit competitor YouTube ads for free using Google Ads Transparency Center. Learn to analyze hooks, visual focus, and pre-test assets with AI.

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Juliana Isabel Valera
September 15, 2026
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
AI-Generated Ads: The Future of Video Advertising & ROI

Thanks to recent advancements, it's now possible to generate video ads completely with AI. But is this the future of advertising? Read more to find out!

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Juliana Isabel Valera
September 10, 2026
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YouTube Ads Strategy in 2026: A 5-Step Playbook for Higher ROAS

Discover how to build a high-ROI YouTube ad strategy using creative optimization, AI pre-testing tools, the ABCD framework, and first-5-second hooks.

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Juliana Isabel Valera
September 8, 2026
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Connected TV Advertising: What Is CTV & How To Boost ROAS

What is Connected TV, how is it different from traditional TV? Learn all about Connected TV and its impact on advertisers in this blog article.

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Juliana Isabel Valera
September 3, 2026
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
From Attention to Retention: The Science Behind Retention and Why Getting Noticed is Not Enough

Getting noticed isn't enough. Discover the science of ad retention, why the 3-second threshold matters, and how to optimize for maximum sales lift.

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Juliana Isabel Valera
August 25, 2026
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YouTube Shorts Advertising: 4 Data-Backed Creative Strategies

Learn how to create high-performing YouTube Shorts ads. Master 3-second visual hooks, leverage shoppable CTAs, and pre-test creative with predictive AI.

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Juliana Isabel Valera
August 24, 2026
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
YouTube Ad Performance Benchmarks: What We Learned from Testing 5,000 Ads

Most YouTube ads get skipped. We analyzed 4,872 ads to reveal what actually works—from bold openings to brain-friendly design. Here's what to know.

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Marta Jensen
May 6, 2025
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"Purpose Is Not the Point": Nick Asbury on Why Brands Should Rethink Their Mission

Nick Asbury challenges the "purpose movement" in marketing. Discover why he thinks brands should focus on creativity over activism in this candid interview

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November 29, 2024
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Understanding Marketing Effectiveness with Les Binet

Explore Les Binet's insights on balancing short-term wins with long-term brand growth for effective marketing strategies that drive real results.

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Coen Olde Olthof
November 13, 2024
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How Much Does It Cost to Advertise on YouTube in 2024? A Complete Guide

Find out how much it costs to advertise on YouTube in 2024. Discover what impacts pricing and how to make the most of your budget for better ROI.

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Coen Olde Olthof
October 25, 2024
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How to Use AI in Digital Advertising and Why It’s a Must

Learn how to easily merge AI with digital advertising and stay ahead of the game! Boost performance, creativity, and efficiency with cutting-edge AI tools.

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Coen Olde Olthof
September 6, 2024
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