2023-03-02
Great to see @NealMohan's first Letter to the YouTube community - so many exciting things coming up this year for creators and viewers! https://blog.youtube/...
The Verge
In a letter, YouTube head Neal Mohan outlines his key priorities and teases upcoming features, such as new generative AI tools for creators and Shorts additions
supporting the success of creators, building for the YouTube of the future, and protecting the YouTube community Here's what creators need to know! https://twitter.com/... @youtube...
2023-02-17
Today, after nearly 25 years at @Google, I'm stepping back to start a new chapter. I'm inspired every day by creators around the world who bring people together on @YouTube. It's been an honor to have a front row seat to this incredible community. https://blog.youtube/...
Vox
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki plans to step down after nine years, to be replaced by Neal Mohan as SVP and head of YouTube; Wojcicki was Google's 16th employee
One of the most prominent women in tech — and one of Google's earliest employees — is leaving the company.
2022-12-23
This is a game changer for @YouTube and @NFL fans! 🎉 https://twitter.com/...
Wall Street Journal
YouTube buys NFL Sunday Ticket's residential rights for seven years, sources say for ~$2B/year; DirecTV paid $1.5B/year for residential and commercial rights
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2022-09-21
When we introduced the YouTube Partner Program, we made a big bet: we succeed only when our creators succeed. Today we're introducing the next chapter in rewarding creativity: Creator Music, more ways to join YPP & ad revenue sharing for Shorts creators. https://blog.youtube/...
Engadget
YouTube plans to expand its Partner Program to give 45% of Shorts ad revenue to creators with 1,000+ subscribers and 10M views on Shorts within a 90-day period
YouTube just announced a major change to its Partner Program that will allow its short-form video creators to make a lot more money from its platform.
2022-08-30
@rkyncl, we owe so much of our growth and impact to your leadership! I'm excited to welcome Mary Ellen Coe as YT's new CBO. Mary Ellen's career at Google has been dedicated to making partners more successful and I know she'll do the same for creators, partners and users @YouTube! https://twitter.com/...
Variety
YouTube Chief Business Officer Robert Kyncl plans to leave in early 2023 after 12+ years as a senior executive; Google veteran Mary Ellen Coe will replace him
Robert Kyncl will exit YouTube in early 2023 after more than 12 years as a senior exec at video giant.
2022-07-20
Today we're announcing updates to Shopping including a new @Shopify partnership so creators can connect their stores to YouTube and tag products in their videos and livestreams. Learn more & read about our plans for a new shopping destination in Explore: https://blog.youtube/...
Variety
YouTube rolls out new shopping features, including a Shopify partnership to let eligible US creators and merchants link their Shopify store and YouTube channel
Todd Spangler / Variety :
2022-07-13
When I was young, I didn't see myself as someone who would work in tech. But I took a CS class in college and it changed the course of my career. Every student should have the opportunity to explore how computer science could impact their lives! https://www.ceosforcs.com/
GeekWire
The leaders of Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Meta, Google, and 500+ business, education, and nonprofit companies urge US states to boost computer science education
More than 500 business, education and nonprofit leaders have teamed with Seattle-based computer education nonprofit Code.org …
2022-03-02
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is heartbreaking. @Kent_Walker gives an update on actions we're taking at @Google and @YouTube to help. Our teams are working around the clock to expand security protections and stop the spread of misinformation. https://blog.google/...
BuzzFeed News
Google Maps is removing newly added user content, like pins, in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, amid claims of its use in coordinating Russian military activity
Responding to claims that its Maps were being used to coordinate Russian military activity in Ukraine, Google …
2022-01-26
More people are creating content on YouTube than ever before...and we just hit 5 trillion all time views on Shorts! Check out my annual letter to learn how we're growing our ecosystem, supporting creators, innovating and protecting the YouTube community: https://blog.youtube/...
Variety
In a YouTube creator update, Susan Wojcicki defends hiding dislikes, discusses adding NFT support, says creators making over $10K/year jumped 40% YoY, and more
YouTube is touting the explosive popularity of its TikTok-style short-form Shorts video feature — and says it's going to test …
2022-01-25
More people are creating content on YouTube than ever before...and we just hit 5 trillion all time views on Shorts! Check out my annual letter to learn how we're growing our ecosystem, supporting creators, innovating and protecting the YouTube community: https://blog.youtube/...
Variety
In a YouTube creator update, Susan Wojcicki defends hiding dislikes, discusses adding NFT support, says creators making >$10K/year increased 40% YoY, and more
YouTube is touting the explosive popularity of its TikTok-style short-form Shorts video feature — and says it's going to test …
2021-10-18
Great read from @trippmickle, highlighting talented creator @sWooZ1e: How YouTube Makes Sure Its Hitmakers Don't Stumble. https://www.wsj.com/...
Wall Street Journal
A look at YouTube's in-house creator partnerships team, which has over 1,000 employees across 45 countries offering advice and guidance to about 12,000 creators
2021-05-12
At YouTube, we're making it easier to create content on your phone with our Shorts beta. Today we're announcing the $100M YouTube Shorts Fund to reward creators with the highest engagement. Anyone who creates Shorts is eligible to participate! Read more: https://blog.youtube/...
TechCrunch
YouTube plans to pay $100M to top creators on YouTube Shorts, its TikTok competitor, through 2022, starting in the next few months in the US and India
Sarah Perez / TechCrunch :
2021-04-07
Today we're releasing a new data point in our Transparency report that will help give even more transparency around the effectiveness of our systems. Read more about our ongoing commitment to responsibly protecting our community: https://blog.youtube/...
The Verge
YouTube says that 18 out of every 10K views in Q4 2020 were of videos that violate its policies, down from 72 out of every 10K views in Q4 2017
sort of Andrew Hutchinson / Social Media Today : YouTube Provides New Data on its Efforts to Limit User Exposure to Rule Violating Content Todd Spangler / Variety : YouTube Claims ...
2021-03-19
An update on Google's economic impact in 2020 and how we're investing in America this year. We're proud of the growth of creator businesses on @YouTube, which has created more than 345,000 jobs for Americans! Learn more: https://twitter.com/...
The Keyword
Google says it will invest $7B+ in offices and data centers across the US and create at least 10K new full-time Google jobs in the US this year
2021-02-05
Congrats sister @annewoj23 and @23andMe on this important milestone and all the key contributions to healthcare!! 🎉🎉🎉 https://twitter.com/...
Bloomberg
23andMe to go public through a merger with VG Acquisition Corp., a SPAC founded by Richard Branson, at a valuation of $3.5B
Kristen V Brown / Bloomberg :
2021-01-27
Today I updated the YouTube community on our priorities for 2021. Read more about our plans to grow the creator economy, live up to our responsibilities, help people learn, build for the future & advocate for creators on regulatory issues: http://blog.youtube/...
The Verge
In letter to creators, CEO Susan Wojcicki says YouTube has paid more than $30B to creators, artists, and media organizations over the last three years
Julia Alexander / The Verge :
2020-12-05
At YouTube, we've been looking closely at how our policies and products are working for everyone, and specifically for the Black community. Today we're sharing an update: https://blog.youtube/...
The Verge
YouTube will warn users before they post comments that “may be offensive to others” and adds better content filter systems for creators
Julia Alexander / The Verge :
2020-12-04
At YouTube, we've been looking closely at how our policies and products are working for everyone, and specifically for the Black community. Today we're sharing an update: https://blog.youtube/...
The Verge
YouTube will warn users before they post comments that “may be offensive to others” and adds better content filter systems for creators
Julia Alexander / The Verge :
2020-10-28
It's almost Election Day in the U.S. Here's an update on how we've worked over the years to make YouTube a more reliable source for election-related news and information and how we're applying this framework on November 3rd. https://blog.youtube/...
CNBC
YouTube says it will add a “Results may not be final” label to relevant search queries and videos on Election Day linking to Google's election results feature
Jennifer Elias / CNBC :
2020-10-16
Today we're taking another step in our efforts to curb hate and harassment by removing more conspiracy theory content used to justify real-world violence. Read more: https://blog.youtube/...
NBC News
YouTube bans conspiracy theory content, such as QAnon or Pizzagate, that justifies “real-world violence”, but stops short of banning QAnon content outright
QAnon videos are still coming up in recommendations, and they act as the superhighway to red-pilling. BUT, so many folks have already been radicalized by this content. And YouTube ...