Customize your YouTube media strategy

Get help with video planning, create media strategy, discover new audiences, lineups, and reach the right customers on YouTube and across the web.
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Learn how Reach Planner works

Choose your audience

Understand your audience and find ways to reach them

Define your ideal customers and learn the most effective ways to reach your audience on YouTube.

Find the right mix of ads

Find the right mix of ads

Once you’ve selected your audience, Reach Planner recommends the right combination of video ads for your objectives and budget.

View key metrics

View key metrics

In just a few clicks you’ll see key metrics like reach, frequency, views, or conversions for your defined audience. You can also make on-the-fly adjustments to see how your reach would change.

Explore cross-media impact

Explore cross-media impact

Partnerships with trusted, third-party data providers in selected countries allow for cross-media, TV+YouTube scenario planning. Estimate the reach impact for different budget allocations.

Partner with a Google Ads expert to set up your first campaign

  • We’ll get you up to speed on the latest platform updates
  • We’ll design a media plan that makes the most of your budget
  • We’ll help you launch your first campaign with hands-on guidance
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Start planning your campaigns today

Follow these steps to access Reach Planner and begin forecasting your media plans.
Go to Reach Planner
Go to Reach Planner
In your Google Ads account, Reach Planner is available under the “Tools & Settings” menu within the Planning tab.

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Tools and campaigns that can help you meet your goals

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