
Google Ads API v25: YouTube Shorts Engagement Metrics and a Loyalty Retention Goal
v25 adds duration breakdowns for non-skippable in-stream ads, comments/likes/shares for Shorts, and a loyalty retention goal. Client library upgrades are required.
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v25 adds duration breakdowns for non-skippable in-stream ads, comments/likes/shares for Shorts, and a loyalty retention goal. Client library upgrades are required.

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