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YouTube’s original channels go global
Sunday, October 7, 2012
A lot has happened since
we announced
nearly 100 new original channels coming to YouTube:
7-year-old Ruby
taught Amy Poehler about feminism.
Rainn Wilson interviewed Deepak Chopra
in the back of a mysterious van, and Phil DeFranco’s SourceFed became one of the hottest comedy news shows on the Web or TV. What do all these moments have in common? They’re being created for you on YouTube. And, when we look at the numbers, you’re liking what you watch:
Our top 25 original channels are now averaging over a million views every week
800 million of you are watching 4 billion hours every month, that’s up from 3 billion hours earlier this year
The number of people subscribing has doubled y/y
And partners this year are reaching the 100k subscriber mark 5x faster than they were just two years ago
Given the success of these and the tens of millions of other amazing channels already out there, we still know there’s more great content to find, follow and fall in love with on YouTube. That’s why today, we’re excited to launch a new generation of original channels coming from France, Germany, the UK and the US.
From local cuisine, health and wellness and parenting to sports, music, comedy, animation and news, this new lineup of original channels will have something for everyone. They are backed by some of the biggest producers, well-known celebrities and emerging media companies from Europe and the U.S.
You can get a sneak peek of the all the coming new channels
here
. So go and find something to love and stay tuned as this new generation of channels roll out in the months ahead.
Robert Kyncl, VP, Global Head of Content
It's YouTube's 7th birthday... and you’ve outdone yourselves, again
Sunday, May 20, 2012
In May 2005 we first shared YouTube with the world. Seven years later, you’re the ones doing the sharing! We’re so honored that you’ve used YouTube to share
how-to
tips,
political moments
,
home videos
,
comedy
,
music
, and so much more.
Last year to celebrate our birthday, we wrote you, the YouTube Community,
a thank you note
for making our first 6 years so special. And on that birthday you gave us a great present by reaching a record rate of 48 hours of video uploaded to the site every minute. Well Community, this year, on our 7th birthday, you’ve outdone yourselves once again.
Today 72 hours of video are uploaded to the site every minute.
Like many 7 year olds around the world, we’re growing up so fast! In other words, every single minute you now upload three whole days worth of video instead of two. That's 61
Royal Wedding Ceremonies
, 841
Bad Romances
, and 1,194
Nyan Cats
.
We’ve come along way in the past 7 years. What started as a handful of videos shared among friends has transformed into a global platform delivering the next generation of channels to anyone, anywhere, and on any device. This last year was especially big for us. We helped bring
more great channels
to YouTube and we
redesigned the site
, making it easier for you to discover, watch and subscribe to the videos you love. And all 800 million of you all over the world have shown us we’re on the right track by increasing subscriptions 50% and watching over 3 billion hours a month.
Behind the tens of millions of channels on YouTube featuring
talented filmmakers
,
home videos
,
skateboarding tricks
,
music
, and
car enthusiasts
there has always been one consistent voice: you. Throughout our seven years you’ve made the YouTube community what it is. Thank you!
The YouTube Team, recently watched “
"How to" throw the PERFECT *Princess Birthday Party*
”
Lightsabers Out: May the Force Be With Us!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Today we’d like to welcome Chris Hardwick, actor, comedian, writer, and general nerd enthusiast, to the YouTube Blog to announce a truly “out of this world” event. Keep an eye out for Chris on
The Nerdist Channel
coming to a YouTube near you!
Humans of the
‘Tube
! I am BEYOND pleased to blab about something which has been brewing and bubbling at Nerdist Industries for the past few months that is finally ready to spill over into the public consciousness. And now, a leading question! Are you going to
San Diego Comic-Con
this year? If so, how are you getting there? Plane? Bus? Rickshaw? Pack mule? Some type of matter disassembler/reassembler? Whatever your answer, I’m sure that “on foot” was not on the list….UNTIL NOW!!!
Nerdist Industries—in an exclusive partnership with Lucasfilm and
Machinima
—is proud to announce
COURSE OF THE FORCE
, a five-day Olympic-torch-style lightsaber relay run that begins at
Santa Monica pier
on Saturday, July 7th and ends in San Diego on Wednesday, July 11th (just in time for preview night of SDCC ’12)!
Yes! You heard right (with your eyes)! We are going to run down the California coast—lightsaber ahoist (not a real word)—and pass it off, one nerd at a time. Segments are purchasable in quarter-mile increments and ALL proceeds from your segment monies will go to the
Make-A-Wish Foundation
. See? It’s not just a vanity exercise!
It actually benefits a wonderful charity.
Here’s some backstory you didn’t ask for! In 2012, I will be attending my 9th San Diego Comic-Con. While I always look forward to that extended weekend of Nerdvana, I sometimes feel a bit like the commercial shininess of it slightly eclipses its intended spirit. To me, going to Cons as a kid was all about having a safe haven—a place where like-minded folks could come together to celebrate nerdly passions and accept each other for the oddball (by the larger and more boring sector of society’s standards) stuff we were all into. Ultimately, it should be the most fun thing of the year. For poop sake, most of you save up your whole year of cash and vacation time to go to SDCC so
why not run at it screaming??
This is a rare opportunity to dress like a Sith (or ANYTHING of your choosing, Star Wars-y or not) and run down the beach while power chanting with a glowing sword made of light in your hand. On ANY OTHER DAY that would easily get you arrested or at the very least, detained. Don’t feel like running but want to support someone who is? FINE! Join us for parties, live music and comedy each night along the way.
Space is limited to about 500 running slots so snatch yours POST HASTE at
courseoftheforce.com
. In addition to a place on the Course, you’ll also get a limited edition lightsaber of your very own and a swag bag that would make a scavenging Jawa jealous. Great swag, general public silliness and a celebration of Nerd pride...all for an amazing cause. Please join us in taking the Con out of the hall and stretching it to a full week of activities as we storm the yellow brick road (sand) to Oz (SDCC)!
If you are geographically challenged and can’t make it out to Southern California in July, the entire relay will be livestreamed at
YouTube.com/nerdist
, aka,
The Nerdist Channel
. WHAT IS THAT??? Excellent query, Person! The Nerdist Channel on YouTube is a partnership between Nerdist Industries, The Jim Henson Company, and Broadway Video. We officially launch April 1 and will be bringing you nerd-centric programming with such folks as me, Neil Patrick Harris, Rob Zombie, Awkward Family Videos, The Dudesons and The Kids in the Hall, just to name a few. Additionally, we’ll have programs that cover gaming, science, tech and cosplay. Shows with other people you may recognize as being relevant to your interests will be announced VERY soon so keep an eye glued to Nerdist.com for that business!
Also, if you’ve read this far, you are a nice person and I heartily thank you.
Guest YouTube blogger Chris Hardwick hosts The Nerdist Podcast, AMC’s Talking Dead, and recently watched “
COURSE OF THE FORCE - An Epic Journey
”. He also enjoys synth-driven rock music and Salt & Vinegar chips.
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