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YouTube comes to Colombia

30 Kasım 2011 Çarşamba

Starting today, Colombians will have a localized YouTube to show the world their creativity, talent, and ingenuity. Colombia follows Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico as the fourth Latin American country to launch a YouTube domain (youtube.com.co). With a local version of YouTube, Colombians will now be able to more easily discover content and share local talent from within their country.

The advent of YouTube Colombia also has economic implications, especially for users who create videos that people share frequently. Users with the most watched or popular videos may apply to be part of YouTube's partner program, which already provides economic benefits to more than 20,000 members worldwide.

We hope that YouTube will allow Colombians to see and share their world through video. There have already been many shining examples, such as Esteman, who found YouTube a great worldwide place to have his musical hit, or math teacher “JulioProfe” who holds more than 17 million views of his math classes around the globe.

See you, and Colombia, on the web!

Susana Pabon, Communication Manager for Google in Colombia, recently watched “Fonseca - Te Mando Flores."

Mabuhay, YouTube Philippines!

14 Ekim 2011 Cuma

official channelnews channelYouTube World ViewGoogle ModeratorABS-CBNGMA Network Inc.TV5VIVA Records/Vicor RecordsPinoy TunerStar RecordsOak3Charice PempengcoArnel PinedaMichael Jackson’s “Thriller”Black Eyed PeasYouTube Partner ProgramAdam Smith, Director of Product Management, YouTube Asia-Pacific, recently watched “Will Ferrell & Manny Pacquiao Sing ‘Imagine.”

Meet the October "On The Rise" Nominees

12 Ekim 2011 Çarşamba

On The RisehomepagevideoscartoonblockkwonkickerhollywoodnoirmakeupAlexanderCarpentertheneedledropJasonMundayMusic On The Rise channel BrowseDevon Storbeck, Partner Support, recently watched “Adele - Someone Like You.”

Introducing ThePianoGuys, your June On The Rise winner

29 Haziran 2011 Çarşamba

ThePianoGuysOn The RisehomepageJon SchmidtSteven Sharp NelsonJarrod RadnichWe're a just couple of guys with a camera, a computer and some really talented friends. We are passionate about showcasing artists that are not big yet, but we know will be someday, and would love nothing more than to be a part of someone’s "Big Break." It's a joy to bring exciting music to life through video, and we can truly say we love what we do. Thanks to our loyal subscribers we are having the time of our lives and who knows, maybe someday we will be able to do this full-time!channelbrowseDevon Storbeck, Account Manager, recently watched "To The Summit- by Jon Schmidt ‘Featuring Ray Smith on Tenor Sax.’”

The inaugural YouTube U.S. NextUp class gives their commencement address

1 Haziran 2011 Çarşamba

Editor’s note: We just wrapped up the first ever Creator Camp as part of the YouTube NextUp program in the U.S., and we felt like we should hand it over to the class itself to tell you all how the week went - in (mostly) their own words. The class filled in the blanks for this blog post - you can follow each link to see who contributed that phrase. Huge congratulations to the first ever YouTube NextUp class!

We’re a group of 25 YouTube Partners who were bodacious enough to be selected for the first ever YouTube NextUp program. We received $35,000 from YouTube to take our career to the next level, and were invited to attend a special Creator Camp in New York to perfect our skills.

That first ever YouTube Creator Camp wrapped up last Friday, and it can best be described as stinkin awesome. The week started with a group of alien individuals getting to know each other, and by the end of it, we were our own YouTube wolf pack.

New York city provided a frenetic backdrop to our experience. For some of us, it was our first trip to the Big Apple, and it was common to hear people saying “this isn’t anything like Dallas”. Or sometimes “do you smell that?”

It’s hard to pick out highlights in a week that was so overwhelmingly intense, but they have to include the time when Luke Conard wore a full face of makeup and also the moment when I held back tears after being handed the biggest check I have ever received as an independent filmmaker.

We worked hard during the week and learned a lot. One of the most important lessons we came away with was to bring along Chescaleigh if you want someone to eat a fish eye at a Chinese restuarant, and also that it's a marathon, not a sprint. And we’d be remiss if we didn’t point out that humping the air on occasion was really important too. (Ok, ok, the main thing we all learned was the importance of collaboration!)

During the final presentation, we learned that our videos have collectively been viewed more than 30 million times this year alone - which made us feel like rock stars.

Shooting the collaborative videos was a crazy and amazing experience. You can see some a sneak preview of our projects below - we think you’ll agree it’s pretty epic, with dashes of sentimental mushiness.

What will the future hold for us, as the first YouTube NextUp class? We’re sure it’s going to involve tons of amazing video collaborations and probably a little bit of sweet sweet YouTube money. (Editor’s note: Each of our YouTube NextUp participants received $35,000 to take their YouTube channel to the next level).

So tune in - watch our videos as they progress towards respectability, and we’ll do our best to keep producing the same genuine, creative and fun-filled videos that you’ve grown used to. The YouTube community is full of awesome and creative people, and we really want to make sure we continue to rock it out in future. Here’s to ever-growing view counts and a happy YouTube future.

YouTube NextUp Class of 2011, recently watched “25 winners, 25 videos, countless memories - YouTube NextUp NYC 2011 Recap.”

The DigiTour: Live from Google HQ!

7 Nisan 2011 Perşembe

The DigiTourDave DaysThe Gregory BrothersDavid ChoiDeStormMysteryGuitarManRicky Ficarelliwww.youtube.com/youtubewww.thedigitour.comCreator Clubs initiativewww.thedigitour.comhereMargaret Healy, Strategic Partner Manager, recently watched “The DigiTour Announcement!!!”

Become a YouTube star in Europe

21 Mart 2011 Pazartesi

Thousands of online video creators across Europe are taking their creative talents to YouTube, generating big followings and earning money as part of the YouTube Partner Program. We want more people from across Europe to join in!

That’s why we’re hosting the first ever European YouTube Partner events dedicated to the producers, directors, writers, artists, video and media professionals of the future. The events will take place in six cities across Europe between March 31 and April.

At 'Becoming YouTube Stars', online video creators will:

Learn how to create and promote their content on YouTube

Find out about how to become a YouTube Partner and generate revenue

Get a sneak peak at upcoming product releases and partner dedicated features

Hear from a panel of successful YouTube Partners about how they’ve built their channels

Details of all the events are below:

Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your seat.

Sara Mormino, Head of YouTube Online Content Partnerships EMEA, recently watched “Her Morning Elegance / Oren Lavie.”

5 Questions for Jack Conte and Natalie Dawn, Pomplamoose

21 Ocak 2011 Cuma

What you hear is what you get with YouTube Partners Pomplamoose. Every sound you hear in their music videos is produced by an instrument you see played in their music videos. It’s a novel idea they call the “videosong”. And, in a world with so many artificial, over-produced sounds, Pomplamoose provides refreshing covers and original music. Brands are taking notice of this authenticity, too. If you've been living in a hole for the past few months, you might have missed their Hyundai commercials over the holidays.

Continuing on their quest to make music (and musicians) more accessible, we asked Jack Conte and Natalie Dawn about how they got their start, what it’s like working with brands, and buying Etsy chandeliers to create your very own mysterious aura.

You should also tune into their live webshows on Tuesdays at 6:30pm PT at www.pomplamoose.com.

Shenaz Zack, Product Manager, recently watched, “Pomplamoose - If You Think You Need Some Lovin”

Musicians Wanted: Now Worldwide

19 Ekim 2010 Salı

Today, the YouTube Partner Program for Musicians, aka Musicians Wanted, extends beyond the U.S., meaning that musicians in Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain, the U.K., Sweden, the Czech Republic, Argentina and New Zealand now have the opportunity to make money from their videos. Here’s more about the program from two longtime partners, Pomplamoose’s Jack Conte and Nataly Dawn:

So, if you’re a musician based in any of the territories listed above – or if you’re based in the U.S. and haven’t gotten around to it yet – head over to this sign-up page and register today. After all, you’ve got nothing to lose and potentially a whole lot to gain!
Jamie Dolling, Product Marketing Manager, UK, recently watched “Professor Green: The Next 48 Hours.”

Release Notes: Seven new languages, four new countries get partner program, and lots more...

30 Eylül 2010 Perşembe

Bits and bobs that’ve gone live since our last Release Notes...
YouTube is now available in...:Four new countries get YouTube Partner Program:hereCrossfades, wipes and slides:video editorMySpace Autoshare:ActivitySharingMore filtering for charts:YouTube ChartsImproved screen reader accessibility for YouTube player:YouTube Data APIShows in France:BFMTV: Bourdin DirectBritain’s Got Talenthere
HD and CC badges on search results page: “Add-to playlist” widget: Visited video styling on search results and video pages:The YouTube Team

Investing in the Future of Video: YouTube Announces Partner Grant Program

9 Temmuz 2010 Cuma

YouTube is identifying eligible partners based on factors such as video views, subscribers, growth rate, audience engagement and production expertise

Selected partners are contacted by YouTube and invited to submit a Grant proposal

Proposals are evaluated by YouTube based on signals which include projected performance, distribution plan, marketing plan, cost requirements and appeal to advertisers

If approved, funds are transferred to the partner so they can get started on their project

Pixels by Patrick Jean

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