YouTube Ads agency

YouTube Ads agency: pricing, ad formats and how we measure impact

Vibe Digital manages YouTube video advertising for eCommerce brands, B2B companies and brands that want to grow beyond existing demand. Published pricing, creative built for the first seconds and measurement that shows what the video actually added.

By Alexander Jilkhe, Founder ·

TL;DR

  • A YouTube Ads agency plans, produces and optimises video ads in Google Ads and measures how they affect searches, sales and leads.
  • YouTube management at Vibe Digital starts at €419/month for brand and traffic plus 5% of ad spend over €900. Lead generation starts at €539/month plus 8% and eCommerce at €659/month plus 10%.
  • Setup is a one-time fee from €450 because YouTube runs inside Google Ads, covering conversion tracking, GA4, audiences and campaign structure.
  • YouTube creates demand that later shows up in search and direct traffic, so we also measure branded search lift and blended revenue, not only direct conversions.
  • Ad spend is paid directly to Google. There is no media markup and no contract beyond the current month.

YouTube Ads agency pricing

A fixed base fee per platform plus a variable percentage of ad spend above €900. The tier follows the goal of the advertising: reach, leads or sales.

Vibe Digital YouTube Ads retainers
ServiceBase feeVariable
Brand awareness & traffic€419/mo per platform5% of ad spend over €900
B2B/B2C lead generation€539/mo per platform8% of ad spend over €900
eCommerce€659/mo per platform10% of ad spend over €900 (6% above €25,000)
Setup (one-time)from €450 (Google Ads)Tracking, GA4, audiences, campaign structure

Prices exclude VAT. Model your own retainer on the pricing page and export a one-page PDF quote.

What you actually pay at different budgets

This is what a YouTube retainer costs on the brand and traffic tier at common monthly budgets.

Monthly management fee examples (brand and traffic, 5% of spend over €900)
Monthly ad spendBase feeVariableTotal
€2,000€419€55€474
€5,000€419€205€624
€15,000€419€705€1,124
€30,000€419€1,455€1,874

Illustrative. Lead generation uses 8% and eCommerce 10% on the same structure.

Ad formats and campaign types

YouTube ads are bought in Google Ads. The campaign type follows the goal: reach and frequency for awareness, or Demand Gen campaigns when the goal is conversions. Demand Gen serves ads across YouTube, Shorts, Discover and Gmail.

  • Skippable in-stream ads for storytelling and conversions
  • Six-second bumper ads for low-cost frequency and recall
  • In-feed ads shown in YouTube search results and recommendations
  • Shorts ads in vertical format for a younger, mobile audience
  • Audiences built from search behaviour, interests, your own customer lists and previous viewers

Creative decides the first five seconds

Most viewers decide before they can skip. Brand, problem and offer therefore need to appear early. We work to Google's ABCD framework: attract attention, brand early, connect with the viewer and give a clear direction.

We write scripts and cut existing footage into the right lengths and formats. When an account needs more volume, we produce UGC with native-speaking creators, including casting, briefing and product logistics.

UGC creation bundles
BundlePricePer video
5 videos€1,500€300
10 videos€2,800€280
20 videos€5,300€265

Bundles can be bought separately from a management retainer.

How we measure YouTube's impact

Video ads rarely lead to a purchase straight after a click. They lift demand that later shows up as more branded searches, more direct traffic and higher conversion in other channels. Measuring click conversions alone therefore understates YouTube.

We track view-through conversions, branded search lift and blended revenue against total marketing spend. Where budget allows, we validate with Google's lift studies before scaling.

Set the target from margin, not from a benchmark

For eCommerce the same foundation applies as in every other channel: break-even ROAS is 1 ÷ gross margin, and the target sits above it. For YouTube we work from blended revenue, because part of the effect shows up in other channels.

Break-even ROAS by gross margin
Gross marginBreak-even ROASHealthy target
30%3.334.5–5.0
45%2.223.0–3.5
60%1.672.2–2.6
75%1.331.8–2.1

Run your own numbers in the break-even ROAS calculator.

The first 90 days

Our method, the Signal Loop, runs in three phases: send the signal (weeks 1–4), rebuilding tracking and structure; warm the audience (weeks 5–8), scaling offer and creative tests against clean data; close the loop (weeks 9–16), reallocating budget by profit contribution rather than platform-reported conversions.

How to choose a YouTube Ads agency

Put the same questions to every agency you evaluate.

  • How do you measure impact beyond direct click conversions?
  • Who writes the scripts and produces the creative, and in which lengths and formats?
  • Which campaign type do you recommend for our goal, and why?
  • How does YouTube work together with our search advertising?
  • What is the total fee at our budget, including setup, in writing?

FAQ

How much does a YouTube Ads agency cost?

At Vibe Digital, YouTube management starts at €419 per month for brand and traffic plus 5% of ad spend over €900. Lead generation starts at €539 plus 8% and eCommerce at €659 plus 10%. Setup is a one-time fee from €450. Prices exclude VAT and there is no long-term contract.

How much does it cost to advertise on YouTube?

You set the ad budget yourself and pay Google per impression, view or click depending on the campaign type. The price is set in an auction and varies with audience, format and competition. The agency fee comes on top.

Do we need a finished commercial?

No. Many accounts perform well with shorter videos cut from existing footage or with UGC. We write scripts and formats, and produce UGC with native-speaking creators from €1,500 for five videos.

Does YouTube work for eCommerce and B2B?

Yes. For eCommerce, YouTube reaches new customers and drives sales through Demand Gen campaigns. For B2B it warms up an audience before they search, especially combined with retargeting and search advertising.

How do we know YouTube advertising is working?

We track view-through conversions, the increase in searches for your brand and blended revenue against total marketing spend. Where budget allows, we validate with Google's lift studies.

Do we keep ownership of the account and the videos?

Always. We work inside your Google Ads account and YouTube channel. You own all the creative we produce and keep full access if the engagement ends.

Is there a lock-in period?

No. Agreements run month to month. We earn the next month by the results of the current one.

Do you only work with companies in Sweden?

No. We work with clients in the UK, US, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and across Europe, as well as in many countries in the Middle East, South America and Asia. Invoicing in EUR, GBP or USD. Meetings are usually held by video.

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