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August 28, 2025

Why Audio Attention Is the Missing Metric in Your YouTube Strategy

Picture this: You’re watching a YouTube video with your phone flipped face-down, earbuds in, while cooking dinner. You’re not watching—you’re listening.

You’re not alone. Millions use YouTube as an audio-first platform, yet marketers continue to optimize campaigns solely around visuals: thumbnails, watch time, and video completion.

But in today’s attention economy, sound might just be your secret weapon.

What Marketers Miss

  •       YouTube is now one of the largest music and podcast platforms in the world.
  •       Audio cues—voiceover, music, branded sonic elements—drive emotional resonance.
  •       Yet most marketers don’t test or optimize audio components for engagement.

The New Opportunity With our audio-first measurement and testing capabilities, you can:

  •       Pre-test different versions of voiceovers and music beds
  •       Gauge listener engagement and emotional resonance
  •       Identify which combinations drive the highest recall

Don’t leave performance on the table. Test, optimize, and maximize audio engagement—especially when the screen is out of sight. Learn more / request a demo by visiting www.veritonic.com/contact

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