Auto-generated Performance Max video assets are one of the most overlooked performance killers in Google Ads. When you skip uploading video, Google stitches your images into low-quality slideshows that damage brand perception, drag down asset group conversion rates, and waste budget on YouTube placements. This article breaks down why the asset strength score hides the problem, what good PMax video creative actually requires at 6, 15, and 30 seconds, when video investment is not worth it, and how to audit video performance across accounts. It also explains how groas closes the gap between what PMax demands and what most teams deliver.
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