Category: YouTube
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This Week at YouTube: The Final Creator Insider Newsflash of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, YouTube has released its final update video of the year. The “This Week at YouTube” newsflash highlights a mix of feature expansions, new creative tools, and workflow improvements designed to set creators up for success in 2026. Voice Replies Expansion After initial testing, Voice Replies are now rolling out…
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YouTube Updates: Generative AI for Mobile and Enhanced Shopping Data
YouTube released two functional updates this week, focusing on expanding mobile creation tools and providing more granular data for shopping creators. Veo 3 Fast Comes to YouTube Create The YouTube Create app on Android is integrating a custom version of Google’s Veo 3 Fast model. This update brings generative AI capabilities directly to the mobile…
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YouTube Launches Global A/B Testing and 2024 Recap
YouTube has released a new update detailing the global rollout of metadata testing tools and the return of their annual user recap. Title and Thumbnail A/B Testing The most significant update is the global launch of Title and Thumbnail A/B testing for all creators with access to Advanced Features. This tool is designed to help…
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YouTube Recap Launches: A New Engagement Opportunity for Creators
YouTube has officially launched YouTube Recap, expanding the popular year-in-review format from YouTube Music to the main YouTube platform. For content creators, this feature offers a unique moment to connect with audiences as they reflect on their year of consumption. What is YouTube Recap? The feature provides a personalized story of a user’s year, highlighting:…
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YouTube Updates: Handles in Live Chat, Veo 3 for Shorts, and Desktop Communities
YouTube’s “News Flash” this week covers three main pillars: identity changes in live chat, significant upgrades to AI tools for Shorts, and quality-of-life improvements for the new Communities tab. Handles as Identifiers Up until now, your channel name was often used to identify you in live chat and channel memberships. Moving forward, YouTube is swapping…
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YouTube Unveils Dynamic Brand Segments and New Shorts Tools
In a recent update from Creator Insider, Rene Richie interviewed Michael Beckman to discuss a suite of new tools designed to reduce friction in brand deals and demystify channel analytics. These updates focus on making your video inventory more flexible and your data more actionable. Here is a breakdown of the three major announcements. 1.…
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YouTube Just Changed The Rules for Channel Appeals: What Creators MUST Know
If you’re a YouTube creator, you know that the fear of a mistaken strike or termination is always lurking. Recently, there’s been a lot of noise on social media with creators tagging @TeamYouTube, concerned about moderation and potential system bugs. In response, YouTube has posted a critical new FAQ that clarifies exactly how moderation and…
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Take Control of Your YouTube Live Streams: Disabling the Live Chat Leaderboard
Are you a streamer or content creator on YouTube who uses the live chat feature? If so, you might have noticed a relatively new addition that displays a “Top Chatters” or “Live Chat Leaderboard” during your streams. While this can be a fun way to recognize active viewers, many creators prefer a cleaner, less competitive…
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YouTube’s New Hype Feature: A Creator’s Complete Guide
YouTube has rolled out a new feature aimed at leveling the playing field and helping smaller creators get discovered: Hype. This community-driven tool gives your viewers a new way to show their support and can provide a significant visibility boost outside of the traditional algorithm. But how does it work, who is it for, and…
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