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'Advertisers can now target urban, rural audiences separately on YouTube'

Google will allow advertisers on YouTube in India to target rural and urban audiences separately for the first time, as Shorts viewership and creator ads drive ROI

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"This empowers brands to create distinct and tailored communication strategies for these vital consumer segments, says Shubha Pai, Head of brand solutions, Google India. | File Image

Roshni Shekhar Mumbai

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Google has launched an India-specific feature for advertisers, a first such initiative which will help them target urban and rural audiences separately through its video-sharing platform YouTube, said Shubha Pai, head of brand solutions, Google India.
 
Pai said that the new offering  will address the nuances of consumer behaviour, cultural preferences, and purchasing power that often necessitate distinct marketing approaches for urban and rural populations.
 
“For the first time, advertisers can distinctly target rural and urban audiences on YouTube, a capability that doesn’t exist on TV or other OTT (over-the-top) platforms. This is a made-for-India solution, reflecting the vibrant consumer