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Subscriptions Enhanced With Bulletins, Progress Bar & Ability to Remove Videos
Friday, January 8, 2010
The subscription system delivers videos from content creators to eager viewers and has become such an essential part of YouTube that that "subscribe" button is clicked over 1 million times every day. That's a lot -- which is why we're especially focused on improving the reliability, usefulness and transparency of subscriptions.
First off, you've told us that you want ways to message your subscribers. Now, the bulletins you write on your channel will appear on your subscribers' homepages, in their "Recent Activity" module. If you go to your channel -- let's say it's
celebrityplaylists
-- you should see an area to write a bulletin and attach a video:
...which looks like this when your subscribers see it in their homepage feed:
Note that these bulletins will only show up for people who subscribed to you after September 2009. If you subscribed to someone before September and want to receive their bulletins, simply visit their channel, click the "Edit subscription" link, and choose "Subscribe to all videos uploaded, rated, favorited, and commented on."
We've also heard from many of you that after you upload a video, you'd like to feel more confident that it's actually made its way to your subscribers' homepages. Recently, we rolled out a new indicator that shows the syndication status of your video after it's been uploaded; once it reaches 100% you can rest assured that all your subscribers have received your video. Here's an example of what this looks like:
Please keep in mind that after your upload finishes processing, it starts getting sent out to the
people subscribed to you, though it can take up to an hour to reach everyone. (In rare cases, it might take longer than an hour.) This short delay helps us fight spam and preserve the overall integrity of the system.
Finally, you can now delete individual items from your subscription feed. Click "edit" options for the subscriptions module and check "Exclude videos I've already watched" (see below). Once you've done this, hover over videos in the module to see a small "x" that will allow you to remove it from the module, making way for more videos from the people you follow.
We'd love to read comments below about other subscription system improvements you'd like to see.
Brian Glick, Product Manager, recently subscribed to
73368's channel.
Vote Now: Send a YouTube Activist to Davos to Meet with World Leaders
Friday, January 8, 2010
The entries are in and the finalists have been chosen. Now it's your turn to determine who should go to this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Judges Arianna Huffington, Paolo Coehlo and Muhammed Yunus watched all of the entries in our
"Your pitch to the world" contest
and have chosen the five finalists who will vie for the opportunity to fly to Davos to take their issue to the world leaders at the forum. You can vote on the videos on the
Davos YouTube channel
. All votes must be cast by January 15, so vote early and often (you can submit one vote per video per day).
In the wake of the worst global recession in decades, the organizers of Davos have given a poignant title to this year's annual meeting: "Improve the State of the World: Rethink, Redesign, Rebuild." Let's make sure those gathered in Switzerland hear your thoughts about how we can improve the world in 2010, and stay tuned for other opportunities to get involved with this important conference.
Steve Grove, Head of News and Politics, recently watched "
Vote in the 2010 Davos Debates
."
Ones to Watch (CES Edition): Gadget Reviewers
Thursday, January 7, 2010
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is in full swing right now in Las Vegas, and that means that gear enthusiasts are getting their fill of the hottest devices coming to the market. In anticipation of all this electronics buzz, the folks at phonedog created a
tutorial video
last month sharing everything you need to know about being a successful gadget reviewer on YouTube. They then asked all you budding tech reviewers out there to
try your hand at making gadget review videos
, with the promise that a few of you would be featured on our homepage.
Well, we've arrived at that moment: phonedog's selected the three new reviewers --
samkeem
,
modview
and
kbradnam
-- who grace our homepage today, talking about products dear to them. (OK, kbradnam's is a spoof, but he definitely captures the passion and attention to detail required to be a tech reviewer.) Honorable mentions go to
AlexMarckReviews
,
vizbug
,
gadgetexperts
,
tehkseven
,
techHazardVideos
,
akatsukigaraa
,
elSerg3000
and
BeforeandAfterTV
for submitting insightful, thorough videos reviewing phones, cameras and even an app. Of the entries, Noah from phonedog says: "I was impressed with so many of them, and it was hard to choose. The winners combined product know-how with eye-appealing visuals and even humor, making for videos that kept me watching. Thanks so much for participating and keep it up! You provide an important service by telling people about products they may want to buy."
Mia Quagliarello, Community Manager, recently favorited
"Julian Smith - Techno Jeep (Original)."
Countdown to Super Bowl XLIV
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
One of our most popular advertiser-supported programs is AdBlitz, which asks you to vote on the year's best Super Bowl commercial. For 2010, we've beefed up the channel with extensive NFL playoff coverage, travel videos for those going to Miami for the big game, Super Bowl party planning tips and recipes, and more. The
AdBlitz Pre-Game channel
, brought to you by Kia Motors, features videos from a diverse array of partners, including Fox Sports, Yardbarker, JR Sport Brief, Fitzy, The Dallas Cowboy Show, CowboyTD, The Travel Channel, Foodwishes and The Food Network.
Here are just a few examples of what you'll find:
Check back regularly for updated coverage and prediction videos. Once the Super Bowl begins on February 7, return to view and vote on all the ads, which are always a main topic of conversation in the days following the event.
Andrew Bangs, Sports Manager, recently watched "
Griner Dunks Twice
."
Nexus One Offers Seamless YouTube Experience
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
The YouTube mobile experience on Nexus One,
the newest Android-powered phone,
is smoother and faster than ever before.
You can shoot a DVD-quality video and upload it to YouTube with just a few taps, as well as
search millions of YouTube videos and watch them in seconds.
For example, the day I received my very first CD-ROM game, “Star Wars: Rebel Assault,” is one of my more vivid childhood memories. Today my nostalgia was satisfied in exactly 17 seconds: with just three clicks I was able to watch "
Rebel Assault gameplay video
"
on the 3.7 inch AMOLED display of my new Nexus One -- that's less time than it used to take to load the game on my PC.
I simply tapped 'Search' on the new YouTube home screen widget, hit the microphone icon and said "star wars rebel assault" -- the first video found was the very same video I had seen at a computer expo back in 1993.
To learn more about Nexus One, visit
google.com/phone
or head to the
Nexus One YouTube channel
.
You can watch a preview of YouTube on Nexus One here:
Andrey Doronichev, Product Manager, Mobile, recently watched
"Star Wars: Rebel Assault - Gameplay part 4"
on his Nexus One phone.
Wanted: Creative Content to Support the Arts on YouTube
Monday, January 4, 2010
With awards shows like the Golden Globes, Grammys and Oscars just around the corner, it will soon be the season to celebrate some of the world's most high-profile artistic achievements. But on YouTube, many of you celebrate the arts every day -- for example, you might favorite a video that features a
grade-school chorus
, watch a film in the
Screening Room
, or
upload a video of your
recent dance performance
.
At the same time, organizations that support the arts -- from museums to orchestras, ballet companies to musical education programs -- are sorely in need of funding and promotion. That's where you can help.
YouTube Video Volunteers
and guest curator Dr. Phil want you to create a video that shines the spotlight on an organization that advances the arts in your community or on the national stage. The top three video creators will see their name in lights on the YouTube homepage at the end of the month. Watch this video to learn more and hear how Dr. Phil is supporting the arts himself:
We hope you'll use your artistic talents to help your favorite organization. You could write a song in favor of your city's modern art museum or make a short film about a nonprofit that supports music in schools. Use your creativity to make sure that the arts continue to flourish.
Submissions are due on January 23 and can be entered at
www.youtube.com/videovolunteers
.
Ramya Raghavan, Nonprofits & Activism Manager, recently watched "
Good Transparency: Cost of Food
."
New Year, BetterYou!
Friday, January 1, 2010
The new year can mean change and a fresh start. It's when many of us hit our reset buttons and commit to resolutions we hope will transform our lives -- even if just for a few months. Often these revolve around getting healthy: losing weight, eating better, and going to the gym more often are common pledges made.
The BetterYou channel
, sponsored by Pfizer, is brimming with videos from partners like Livestrong, Diethealth and Exercise TV to help you meet those goals. Here are just a few examples of what you'll find there:
Browse the channel for videos with a hefty dose of instruction and motivation; the collection is geared toward helping you power through the year.
Sadia Harper, Howto Manager, recently watched "
How to Diet Like a Man
."
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