YouTube will launch a new “Thumbnail Test & Compare” feature for all channels over the next few weeks. This tool allows you to upload and test up to three different thumbnails for each video to see which performs best. How Thumbnail Testing Works The ‘Thumbnail Test & Compare‘ feature lets you upload multiple thumbnail options … Read more
This post was sponsored by Stay22. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. The latest Google update hit our partners – travel bloggers – hard. Despite the challenges presented by this update, we are amazed by their resilience. Although we cannot influence Google, we can definitely take charge of the things within … Read more
YouTube unveiled four new content and ad offerings at its 13th annual Brandcast at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center. Key announcements include: WNBA Friday night games: Google and Scripps Sports announced an agreement for YouTube TV to show the locally televised WNBA Friday night games on ION in both the home and away markets of … Read more
Google unveiled four Display & Video 360 updates during IAB NewFronts 2024 on Monday morning, while the YouTube evening reception failed to make any news during their Monday evening event. Why did Google hold one NewFront event on Monday morning and YouTube hold another one on Monday evening at the 2024 IAB NewFronts? There’s a … Read more
As YouTube continues its push into ecommerce, it’s launching an ‘Affiliate Hub’ to make it easier for channels to earn affiliate marketing income. The Affiliate Hub, integrated into the YouTube app, is a central place to browse top affiliate partners, commission rates, promotional offers, and even request product samples. It’s one of several new shopping … Read more
In Q1 2024, MrBeast has retained his top spot as the most-subscribed YouTube individual on the social media platform. After MrBeast overtook PewDiePie in late 2022 to shake up the top most-subscribed on YouTube leaderboard, there has been even more movement in the last 12 months. At the beginning of YouTube, it was a long … Read more
Imagine that you head up digital marketing at Turner Sports or CBS Sports, which have the exclusive rights to license NCAA marks, tickets, and taglines in commercial promotions. Or suppose that your social video agency was just invited to pitch AT&T, Capital One, or Coca-Cola, which are official NCAA corporate champions. And you have an … Read more
YouTube has announced the introduction of a new tool in Creator Studio that requires creators to disclose when their videos contain realistic content generated or altered by AI. As stated in YouTube’s announcement: “Viewers increasingly want more transparency about whether the content they’re seeing is altered or synthetic.” To address this growing demand, YouTube will … Read more
YouTube recently published an informational video dispelling creators’ common myths and misconceptions about how YouTube’s recommendation algorithm works. The 12-minute video features Todd Beaupré, who leads YouTube’s growth and discovery team, interviewed by YouTube creator liaison Renee Richie. Here are the highlights from the discussion. Understanding The Algorithm’s Focus In the video, YouTube addresses a … Read more
YouTube has launched a new “Collab” feature for its short-form video product Shorts, allowing creators to remix and respond to existing YouTube videos and Shorts in a split-screen format. The full rollout on Android and iOS marks an update that could change how content is made and distributed on the platform. Collaborative Creativity Unleashed With … Read more
YouTube has introduced a new feature that allows podcast creators to upload their podcast RSS feeds directly to YouTube Studio. The direct RSS feed integration enables audio-focused podcasters to share their content on YouTube more easily without manually uploading individual episodes. Simplifying Podcast Distribution RSS, which stands for Really Simple Syndication, is a technology commonly … Read more
YouTube unveiled several new features for YouTube Studio offering creators more insights and customization for their channels. 1. Enhanced Research Tab Coming To Desktop Last year, YouTube Studio added an improved research tab on mobile, including content gaps for Shorts. The research tab gives creators a summary of what viewers are searching for on YouTube. … Read more
Celebrate the Holidays with some of SEJ’s best articles of 2023. Our Festive Flashback series runs from December 21 – January 5, featuring daily reads on significant events, fundamentals, actionable strategies, and thought leader opinions. 2023 has been quite eventful in the SEO industry and our contributors produced some outstanding articles to keep pace and … Read more
Google now offers an easier way to set up reservation video campaigns on YouTube in Google Ads. To simplify reserved media buying, the self-service option in Google Ads includes several YouTube ad products, including YouTube Select Lineups, YouTube TV Lineups, and Cost-Per-Impression Masthead (subject to local availability). Screenshot from Google, December 2023 What Are Reservation … Read more
Google Ads’ new multi-format ads offer advertisers a broader reach on YouTube with in-stream, in-feed, and Shorts ads. Google Ads introduces in-feed and Shorts ads in multi-format ad options. VRC uses bumper ads and skippable in-stream, non-skippable in-stream, in-feed, and Shorts ads to reach more audiences. Utilizing three ad formats maximizes brand exposure at a … Read more
YouTube is testing two experimental generative AI features designed to enhance user engagement. These experimental features, which are currently available to a select group of YouTube Premium members, integrate artificial intelligence into the viewing experience on YouTube, offering innovative ways to navigate and interact with video content and its associated comments. Comment topic summaries with … Read more
YouTube has launched over three dozen new features and design updates to enhance the user experience. Now rolling out globally, the changes are designed to give viewers more control and help them easily find content while modernizing the look and feel. Improved Watch Experience Several of the new features allow for greater control over the … Read more
Late last week, YouTube unveiled a suite of AI-powered tools for video creators at an annual event that is aptly named “Made On YouTube.” The announcements include: AI Insights: Next year, YouTube Studio will tap generative AI to spark video ideas and draft outlines to help creators brainstorm. Dream Screen: Later this year, YouTube will … Read more
