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YouTube creator news August 2026 — monetization changes + much more
YouTube is doubling the long form watch time and short form views required to get paid. As YouTube creator news goes, it doesn’t get much...
YouTube monetization update 2027: what creators need to do
tl;dr – YouTube monetization requirement changes From February 1, 2027, new creators need 1,000 subscribers plus 8,000 qualified watch hours...
how to spot a fake brand deal
TL;DR: The fake brand deal email is one of the most durable channel-takeover tactics going. Google has tracked it since 2019 and it is still...
YouTube AI Monetization Risk Explained: Policy Update Breakdown
YouTube AI demonetization is suddenly a huge concern for creators. Rumors are swirling that say AI content is banned, faceless channels are...
YouTube monetization update 2027: what creators need to do
tl;dr – YouTube monetization requirement changes From February 1, 2027, new creators need 1,000 subscribers plus 8,000 qualified watch hours...
Why your YouTube channel isn’t growing (and what to fix)
TL;DR: Growth problems come in a fixed order and the best approach is to fix them one at a time, in order. Under about 30 videos your numbers...
11 Best Examples of YouTube Influencer Marketing
If you’re not already partnering with YouTube influencers, it’s time to change that. Sprout Social’s 2026 Content Strategy Report revealed...
YouTube direct message is back, but it is not a creator inbox
A YouTube direct message feature is returning to the app, six years after YouTube removed its original Messages product. Sounds like it could...
YouTube creator news July 2026 — Massive changes + major updates
It’s the end of July. Do you know what your YouTube membership pricing strategy is? On August 17, YouTube will start updating recommended...