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YouTube advertising: Shorts, Connected TV, creator partnerships and the formats Google sells across its video inventory.

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YouTube lets creators control AI training access with a new opt-in feature

2024-12-17
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YouTube tests ‘Open Call’ for advertisers to request custom ads from creators

2024-11-27
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YouTube introduces ‘format buying controls’ to customize ads in Shorts

2024-11-14
YouTube Shorts logo is displayed on a smartphone screen in front of a large YouTube logo, highlighting the platform's focus on short-form video content.

YouTube’s new Shorts feature lets creators tag brands for sponsorships

2024-11-07
The YouTube Shorts logo is prominently featured on a smartphone screen, set against a blurred background of YouTube videos, emphasizing the platform's short-form video cap

YouTube Shorts extends video length to 3 minutes

2024-10-04
YouTube’s logo is displayed on a background with large red play buttons, featuring a silhouetted figure holding a camera in the foreground.

YouTube rolls out ‘pause ads,’ allowing advertisers to display their ads on paused videos

2024-09-19
Veo AI logo with various vibrant AI-generated videos displayed on smartphones, highlighting Veo's integration into YouTube Shorts.

YouTube plans to introduce an AI tool to generate video clips for Shorts

2024-09-19
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YouTube introduces pause screen ads on smart TVs

2024-09-16
YouTube Creator Insider screenshot showing a woman explaining new course creation features: badges, quizzes, and a dedicated course tab.

YouTube rolls out course creation features to more creators

2024-09-03
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Spotify explores paying YouTube video creators to share content on its platform

2024-09-01
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YouTube becomes the first streaming platform to exceed 10% of total TV viewership in the U.S

2024-08-26
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YouTube and Shopify expand Shopping affiliate program

2024-08-22
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YouTube is minimizing ad breaks to boost engagement on connected TVs

2024-08-15

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