Demand Gen Ads Tutorial 2026 (YouTube, Gmail & Discover) | Full Google Ads Setup

Running YouTube ads in Google Ads but confused about which campaign type to choose? In 2026, Demand Gen campaigns are the new way to run ads across YouTube, Gmail, and Google Discover, and they’ve officially replaced Video Action Campaigns. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn exactly how to create and launch a Demand Gen campaign from scratch inside Google Ads. We’ll cover where Demand Gen ads appear, how they differ from Performance Max and Search campaigns, and which businesses should actually use them. You'll also see a live campaign setup walkthrough, including audience signals, …