Re: how to make video ads for performance max and display

Ok thanks. And using YouTube videos is the only way to do this? We can't upload a video asset itself? On Thu, Jan 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM Google Ads API Forum Advisor < adsapi@forumsupport.google> wrote: > Hi, > > ResponsiveDisplayAdInfo >

Re: how to make video ads for performance max and display

Hi, I think there might be a miscommunication or misunderstanding. I'm *not* trying to make *video campaigns*. I'm trying to upload video assets to a ResponsiveDisplayAd or a PerformanceMax asset group so that they can be used in ads. From the documentation I linked, it does appear to be supported

Re: how to make video ads for performance max and display

Hi, As mentioned earlier, video campaigns cannot be mutated at all from the API, including simple operations such as pausing or enabling as well as complex operations like organizing, changing criteria, or adding ad groups. I would recommend you refer to this help center article on 'create a vi

Re: how to make video ads for performance max and display

Hello, Thanks for getting back to me. I'm a little confused. The API seems to let you create video ads for Responsive display ads ( https://developers.google.com/google-ads/api/reference/rpc/v18/ResponsiveDisplayAdInfo). Or rather, it allows you to upload videos assets (e.g., youtube_videos). I th

How to make video ads for performance max and display

Hello, I'm trying to figure out how to make video ads (NOT video campaigns), for performance max and display campaigns. Is there a way within the Google Ads API to do this without involving YouTube? Or do I need to first upload a video to youtube, and then use YoutubeVideoAsset with the YouTu