The Video Insiders Podcast
Earlier this year Carlos got to travel to Denver, Co. to attend Stream TV, a conference focussed on the world of OTT and FAST channels. Denis and Carlos discuss about the experience and what insights were gathered from the experience. Notables: Changes to the YouTube Partner Program: “Starting today, eligible creators will begin to be able to apply to YPP earlier - once they’ve met a threshold of 500 subscribers, 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, and either 3000 watch hours in the past year or 3M Shorts views in the last 90 days. These new partners will unlock access to fan...
info_outline Crash Course on What Is CTV (Connected TV)?The Video Insiders Podcast
We're back after a no so long hiatus between episodes. Let's talk CTV! What is CTV you ask? Some call it Connected TV, but most just call it TV nowadays. Did you know that YouTube is the leader in CTV? Crazy huh? In this episode, Denis schools Carlos on the CTV landscape and Carlos pretends he knows something. We also discuss, what this means for online video creators and more. Join us and then complain online that we know nothing! Link dump:
info_outline The Impact of YouTube Shorts, Denis joins the podcastThe Video Insiders Podcast
You are not imagining things, this is a new episode of VIP that is hitting your podcast feed! After a long hiatus, VIP returns with some changes. Denis Crushell joins the show to regularly co-host with Carlos Pacheco. We are taking baby steps with the show, we might change the name but our current focus is to make sure we get back on a regular upload schedule. As we publish the first episode of this "reboot" the YouTube creator space is going through changes (when isn't it?) as YouTube Shorts is posing a real threat to TikTok's vertical video dominance and monetization of Shorts on...
info_outline Understanding the YouTube Algorithm in 2021The Video Insiders Podcast
Carlos sits down with Jonathan Weilbaecher SVP. Strategy & Audience Development at Little Monster Media Co. to discuss YouTube's evolution, the Algorithm, YouTube Shorts and finally Jonathan’s predictions about the direction creators and YouTube are taking in the not too distant future.
info_outline Does YouTube Cannibalize Your Other Revenues?The Video Insiders Podcast
Tom is excited to have a new operations assistant helping him with his backlog. Carlos is busy assisting clients with their Amazon distribution while reassuring other clients about the lower January views.
info_outline Hashbrowns - YouTube Hashtags and ClubhouseThe Video Insiders Podcast
Happy New Year! What's new? Carlos went from condo living to a big home in rural Quebec, rarely goes outside and is looking at pickup trucks. Tom is managing a full workload and homeschooling due to the lockdown in the UK. Tom celebrates 10 years working on YouTube, Carlos is in his 9th!
info_outline 2020 Retrospective & 2021 PredictionsThe Video Insiders Podcast
It’s December! We made it! 2020 has been a year like no other. Tom gears up for a hectic holiday work schedule. The house is decorated and the radio is playing Christmas music 24/7. Carlos is surrounded by boxes as he gets ready for the big move!
info_outline VidSummit 2020 RecapThe Video Insiders Podcast
Tom is so busy he’s hired minions to do his tasks. Carlos is ready to leave the city. Vid Summit 2020 was different being 100% virtual but delivered great value! Tom gave a live talk about increasing your monetization on youtube using the assets you already have.
info_outline Quibi DownThe Video Insiders Podcast
Tom’s in strict lockdown. Carlos is moving from the city to rural Quebec. Quibi, the short-form video platform is shut down after billions invested. The boys take a deep dive and pick apart why they think it was doomed to fail.
info_outline Down With OTTThe Video Insiders Podcast
Tom is swamped and needs help with the nitty-gritty of his OTT Distribution, What is OTT? What platforms are available? Where do I start? How do you get your content on there? What do you need to get on there? The boys sit down and answer those questions and more.
info_outlineThis episode was recorded just as Tom was back from his VidCon London experience in February and we thought it would be a good idea to talk about VidCon
VidCon Ahaheim is arguably the largest YouTuber and creator gathering in the world. It is the arguably the South by South West (SXSW) of YouTubers, it is an amazing conference for fans and creators.
Anyone who has attended one knows how crazy this gathering for creators and fans but is it worth it for channel managers and content managers who work behind the scenes?
What are the must-attend conferences out there for video insiders?
Join us as we discuss this and other conferences that might be of interest.
- Vidcon was created by the Green brothers 10 years ago as a gathering for creators.
- How was VidCon London and is there a real change since Viacom took over?
- Should you avoid the creator track?
- What are the other YouTube conferences that insiders should attend? ex: Playlist Live, Buffer Festival or VidSummit Social
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- Podcast Music by Planets Collide and editing by Joe Pacheco