PaidScope/Placements/Google Ads/Surfaces/YouTube — Overlay ad

YouTube — Overlay ad

Lower-third overlay rendered on top of an organic video on YouTube desktop. Display-network sourced.

Semi-transparent text/image overlay on video·Official source ↗·Last reviewed: 2026-06-11
YouTube · in-video overlay● AD SLOT
YouTubeOrganic videoAD · OVERLAY (LOWER-THIRD)×

Wireframe mockup · not pixel-perfect · platform UI changes frequently

Campaign types that can land here

2 campaign types can serve into this surface.

Campaign

Video (YouTube)

Display-sourced overlay on long-form watch pages.

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Campaign

Display

Display creative can render as an in-video overlay.

Full campaign view →

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