YouTube to ban alcohol, gambling, and political ad from its masthead ad slot
Masthead ad slot appears at the top of the website and app
YouTube aims to make the app inclusive for everyone by removing ads on alcohol and gambling
As for political ads, YouTube aims to avoid any controversies
During the 2020 election, Donald Trump purchased the slot for three days
According to YouTube’s ad support page, ads in the masthead slot can “drive massive reach or awareness”
