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Help January’s “On The Rise” nominees reach the homepage!

Monday, 9 January 2012

Happy 2012! The new year brings with it a new batch of talented YouTube partners for the January edition of our monthly On The Rise program.
For those new to the series, here’s how it works: we identify four YouTube Partners who are steadily growing but haven’t yet hit the 100,000 subscriber mark. You watch their videos, then vote for your favorite in the top right corner of this blog. The channel with the most votes at the end of the week will be featured on the YouTube homepage and videos page. In past months, winners like evmoneyTV and ThePortraitArt have seen growth in their audience and video engagement thanks to your support.

This month we’re featuring four promising partners whose content is geared toward getting you moving - whether that means action sport stunts, gardening, fitness, or travel. You have until January 16th at 5pm PT to vote for your favorite channel, and the one with the most votes at the end of the week will secure the homepage feature on January 30th.

AlliSports
If you’re into action sports, you’ve probably heard of Alli: they promote various sports and tours for skateboarding, BMX, motocross, and snowboarding. Their channel features professional interviews as well as stunt tips and analysis.

growingyourgreens
Ever considered - or attempted - growing your produce in your own backyard? Don’t let inexperience or an urban environment discourage you! John’s channel is full of tips for how to grow your own food at home.

yogatoday
Based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, yogatoday produces instructional yoga videos set in pristine mountain locations. Whether or not you’ve tried yoga before, these informative video classes foster relaxation and a healthy lifestyle.

CaliforniaTravelTips
California native Veronica Hill has made a career of promoting her home state, publishing reviews for restaurants, vacation spots, and more, all over the state. Her YouTube channel features videos of various locations, attractions, and travel tips to help locals and tourists alike navigate all California has to offer.

If you’re interested in checking out more rising YouTube Partners, visit our On The Rise channel, which features nominees, trending partners and monthly blog winners.

Devon Storbeck, YouTube Partner Support, recently watched “never a dull moment on the nyc subway.”

Where you’ll find Google and YouTube at CES 2012

Monday, 9 January 2012

Cross posted from the Official Google Blog. Consumer Electronics ShowCNET Presents - The Next Big Thing in CE

Google’s senior policy counsel Rick Whitt will participate in the Innovation Policy Summit Session: Spectrum for Wireless Broadband: Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together in LVCC North Hall N264 at 10:15am PT.

On the education front, Angela Lin, manager of YouTube EDU, will present on “High Tech U”—digital tools and services that are changing the traditional ivory tower—at 3:00pm PT in LVCC North Hall N256.

End the day at 5:00pm PT with CNET's Women In Tech panel, featuring Marissa Mayer, VP of product management, in LVCC South Hall, Upper Level Lobby - CNET Stage.

YouTubeEntertainment MattersLas Vegas Hilton TheatreRecently announcedtheir boothsshow floorOfficial CES Channel+YouTube pageTwitterMatt McLernon, Communications Manager, recently watched “Fishing under ice.”

December’s “On The Rise” Partner is ThePortraitArt

Friday, 30 December 2011

Congratulations to Xiaonan, the talent behind the portraits featured on ThePortraitArt. This channel received the most votes for the December On The Rise poll, and will be featured on the YouTube homepage today. Xiaonan Sun is a self-taught artist, and producing lifelike portraits is his passion. Since 2008, Xiaonan has used YouTube to document his talent through timelapse videos that showcase not only the final product but the full creative process. Some of his most popular pieces are pop-culture celebrity likenesses, but he also produces personal portraits by commission. And if you thought traditional portrayals and media were the limits of Xiaonan’s skill, you’re in for a treat: he can create the illusion of reality with his portraits, and he doesn’t limit himself to using simply pencils and erasers.

Here are a few words from our December On The Rise star himself:

“I make my art videos to share my creation process, which I think could be every bit as compelling as the final product. But I also make these videos to relax your mind, calm your thoughts and uplift your mood. After all, today's people are so often stuck in thoughts, dealing with its worries and day to day concerns, that most rarely calm their mind down to feel the presence of the moment, which is the only thing there really is and ever could be. I want more people to be in this state more often, to see things not through the limited and rigid mind or the fearful ego, but through a heart that loves to express and create. I like to express my deep appreciation for all those who voted for me and watch my videos, and my sincere gratitude to youtube for providing the canvas, for my channel is a drawing, and each video a stroke on its paper.”

If you’ve enjoyed this monthly On The Rise blog series and want to see more rising YouTube partners, check out our On The Rise channel or look for our playlists on the browse page. Keep an eye out for next month’s blog post, as your channel may be the next one On The Rise!

Devon Storbeck, YouTube Partner Support, recently watched “Downhill extreme: Rollerman overtaking motocycle!”

Share your New Year’s resolutions for an #Awesome2012

Thursday, 29 December 2011

YouTubehomepage

Make a video sharing what you want to accomplish in 2012

Outline your strategy and describe the steps you’ll take to reach your goal

Upload it to YouTube by January 2 at Noon PT and tag it with #awesome2012

Danielle Paquette, Social Media Manager, recently watched all the videos on YouTube Rewind.

Professional Bull Riding comes to YouTube

Thursday, 29 December 2011

Professional Bull RidersPBR on their YouTube Channelevents

January 6 from Madison Square Garden in NYC

April 21 from Des Moines, Iowa

April 28 from Uncasville, Connecticut

May 5 from Billings, Montana

May 18 from Pueblo, Colorado

And more to come

Frank Golding, Director of Pro Sports & Leagues, YouTube Sports, recently watched “2011 Built Ford Tough World Finals highlights.”

Music Tuesday: A bevy of year-end lists from tUnE-yArDs and more

Tuesday, 27 December 2011

2011: Merrill Garbus’ Picks2011: Amoeba Music’s PicksSarah Bardeen, Music Community Manager, recently watched “Favorite Albums of 2011.”

Geoffrey Canada and Capella University livestream panel on education reform

Tuesday, 27 December 2011

Geoffrey Canadaapply his modelCapella UniversityDr. Steve PerryDr. Christy HovanetzInspire IdeasJen Howard, Education Director at Google, recently watched “YouTube for Schools: Join the Global Classroom Today!”

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