Structured Data - v7.1 - YouTube Ad

  • Use this structured data file to create or update video discovery ads and In-stream video ads, including setting their status, targeting, and creative assets.

  • The file requires fields like Ad Group ID, Video ID, and Display URL for In-stream and Bumper ads, and fields like In-feed Video Headline and Description for In-feed video ads.

  • For tracking ads using DCM, provide the DCM Placement ID, Ad ID, and Creative ID.

  • Utilize optional fields like Click Tracker URL, Custom Parameters, and Responsive Ad Display URLs for advanced functionalities.

  • When editing existing ads, the Ad ID is required to identify the specific ad to be modified.

See the overview for an explanation of format.

FieldRequiredTypeWritableDescription
Ad IdRequired only when editing existing AdsintegerNoNumeric ID value of the ad group ad. If left blank a new Ad will be created and a unique ID will be assigned.
Ad Group IdYesintegerNoNumeric ID value of the parent ad group. You can specify a custom identifier (for example, "ext[custom ad group ID]") for an Ad Group that you are creating at the same time as this Ad.
Ad Group NameNostringNoAd Group Name
NameYesstringYesThe name of the entry.
StatusYesstringYesThe status setting for the entry.
  • Active
  • Paused
  • Deleted
Video IdYesstringYesThe YouTube video ID
Display URLYes for In-stream and BumperstringYesThe ad display URL
Landing Page URLYes for In-stream and BumperstringYesThe ad landing page URL
DCM Tracking - Placement IdRequired only when updating DCM Tracking AdintegerYesNumeric ID value of DCM placement for the corresponding tracking ad.
To remove a DCM Tracking Ad, leave the three columns DCM Tracking - Placement ID, DCM Tracking - Ad ID and DCM Tracking - Creative ID blank.
DCM Tracking - Ad IdRequired only when updating DCM Tracking AdintegerYesNumeric ID value of DCM Ad for the corresponding tracking ad.To remove a DCM Tracking Ad, leave the three columns DCM Tracking - Placement ID, DCM Tracking - Ad ID and DCM Tracking - Creative ID blank.
DCM Tracking - Creative IdRequired only when updating DCM Tracking AdintegerYesNumeric ID value of the creative for the corresponding tracking ad.To remove a DCM Tracking Ad, leave the three columns DCM Tracking - Placement ID, DCM Tracking - Ad ID and DCM Tracking - Creative ID blank.
Click Tracker URLNostringYesThe ad click tracker URL
In-stream Custom ParametersNostring, list of listsYesThe click tracker URL custom parameters. Format = (name1; value1;); (name2; value2;); etc.
Action Button LabelYes if the parent line item is a TrueView for action line item or column Action Headline is not emptystringYesLabel for the Call to Action button (1 line with up to 10 characters).
Action HeadlineNostringYesHeadline for the Call to Action overlay (1 line with up to 15 characters).
Responsive Ad Display Url Path 1NostringYesThe responsive ad display url path 1
Responsive Ad Display Url Path 2NostringYesThe responsive ad display url path 2
In-feed Video ThumbnailYes for In-feed VideostringYesThe video thumbnail to use for video discovery ads
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In-feed Video HeadlineYes for In-feed VideostringYesThe headline text for a discovery or responsive ad
In-feed Video Description 1Yes for In-feed VideostringYesThe discovery ad description 1 text or responsive ad description
In-feed Video Description 2Yes for In-feed VideostringYesThe discovery ad description 2 text
In-feed Video Landing PageYes for In-feed VideostringYesThe discovery ad landing page