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Demand Gen tests messaging conversations and richer travel ads
Google is testing Demand Gen ads on YouTube that let viewers start conversations with brands through messaging apps. It is also adding local activities, events, real-time offers, and more personalised hotel ads for travel advertisers.

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For you, this means the campaign can move from passive discovery towards direct enquiry and booking, so define response ownership and measure the full conversation-to-sale journey before scaling.
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Demand Gen tests messaging conversations and richer travel ads
Google is testing Demand Gen ads on YouTube that let viewers start conversations with brands through messaging apps. It is also adding local activities, events, real-time offers, and more personalised hotel ads for travel advertisers. For you, this means the campaign can move from passive discovery towards direct enquiry and booking, so define response ownership and measure the full conversation-to-sale journey before scaling.
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