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YouTube Adds Promote Feature and Regional Thumbnails to Enhance Shorts Reach

6 days ago

YouTube has introduced the Promote feature in the main Android app, allowing creators to promote shorts and videos directly without using Google Ads. Creators can boost subscribers, views, or website visits via a promote button under their videos. A new promotions feed helps manage campaigns efficiently. Shorts and posts are now integrated in the shorts feed, enhancing audience engagement and content discovery.

YouTube Introduces Side-by-Side Ads, Expands Voice Replies, and Rolls Out Google Lens for Shorts

18 days ago

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YouTube launched side-by-side ads for live streams, letting ads run alongside streams with muted stream audio to boost creator revenue without disrupting viewers. Voice replies expanded to more Android creators, allowing 30-second voice responses to comments. Google Lens was added to Shorts, letting viewers search objects or locations by pausing and using Lens, except on Shorts with shopping links. These updates enhance monetization and engagement.

YouTube removes revert to original feature and updates midroll ad system

1 months ago

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YouTube will remove the revert to original feature in its Studio editor, impacting tools like blur and trim. Creators should download videos before editing or use Google Takeout. Major changes to midroll ads will start on May 12, 2025, introducing a feedback system for ad placement and allowing a combination of manual and automatic ad slots. Creators can opt out of automatic additions by adjusting settings in the earn tab before the deadline.

YouTube Introduces Gift Combos and Expands Auto-Dubbing Feature

1 months ago

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YouTube has launched features for creators, including a gift combo feature that allows viewers to send multiple gifts during live streams, enhancing engagement and revenue. Limited-time birthday gifts celebrate YouTube's 20th anniversary. Best practices for maximizing gifts include expressing gratitude and engaging with viewers. The auto-dubbing feature is now available to all YouTube Partner Program creators. Updates to mid-roll ads aim to optimize ad opportunities.

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YouTube Introduces AI Music Generation for In-Stream Audio Tracks

2 months ago

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YouTube has introduced several new features for creators and viewers. A new "Subscribe Plus" button is being tested to clarify the difference between subscription and membership options. An alternative verification method for monetization will be available in 24 markets, eliminating the need for mail. AI-powered custom instrumental tracks are rolling out for creators, and a feature for automatic content syncing for Shorts is in testing to simplify video creation.

YouTube Launches New AI Hook Generator and Inspiration Features

2 months ago

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YouTube has launched new features for creators, including three inspiration tools: Brainstorm from Anywhere, integrating comments and performance data into YouTube Studio; AI-Powered Hooks for crafting engaging introductions; and Quick Saves for capturing ideas. Additionally, YouTube partnered with repurpose.io to help upload short-form videos from other platforms, offering three free months of service and easy sharing to YouTube Shorts.

YouTube Introduces "Take a Break" Ads for Livestreams and New Subscriber Visibility Options

2 months ago

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YouTube has introduced new features for creators, including "Take a Break" ads for livestreams and a way to view subscriber lists for channels with over four subscribers. This list shows only publicly subscribed users and is private to the channel owner. Additionally, YouTube is improving Studio Mobile with clearer analytics distinctions. The "Take a Break" ads allow creators to take short breaks during livestreams while displaying ads to viewers.

YouTube introduces visual guides for Shorts and improved copyright page features

3 months ago

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YouTube has introduced new features to enhance creator and viewer experiences, including visual guides for Shorts to aid element positioning, an improved copyright details page for easier claim information access, and a test feature for users to hide end screens for a cleaner experience. Additionally, YouTube is developing AI protection tools for creators to manage AI-generated content involving their faces and is making improvements to channel membership features.

YouTube Expands Hype Testing and Introduces Gambling Content Restrictions

3 months ago

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YouTube is expanding paid hype management to Android in Brazil for creators, previously available only on web. Starting March 19, 2025, YouTube will strengthen online gambling policies to protect younger viewers, including restrictions on URLs, logos, and content promising guaranteed returns. Gambling content may be age-restricted. New resources for creators on shopping features have been added, and improvements to mid-roll ads are also coming.