Apr
22
2011
22
2011
This week’s Trends: mobs, ads, and Passover
Each weekday, we at YouTube Trends take a look at the most interesting videos and cultural phenomena on YouTube as they develop. We want take a moment to highlight some of what we've come across this week:
We featured YouTube's ...
Apr
20
2011
20
2011
Northern hemisphere spring brings the return of Live Green
The first signs of spring around YouTube HQ include the return of our Live Green program, presented by Garnier Fructis, which kicks off today.
Whether you’re seeking out natural beauty tips, healthy menu options, or recommendations on how to live ...
Apr
20
2011
20
2011
Music Tuesday: Record store clerks cut loose in YouTube and Coachella highlights
It’s Music Tuesday, and new albums are hitting the shelves from Gorillaz, Eliza Doolittle, Lenka, I’m From Barcelona and many more artists this week. Over here, we’re still recovering from the epic cascade of music that was Coachella. Relive the ...
Apr
19
2011
19
2011
MMM MMM Good – YouTube Videos Now Served in WebM
If you travel abroad frequently, you know that charging your electronic devices is not always an easy task. Power adapters for cellphones and computers don’t always fit into local power outlets, meaning you have to pack converters. Think of video ...
Apr
19
2011
19
2011
The Royal Wedding live on YouTube
As the historic day approaches, the much-anticipated wedding of Britain's Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton has people around the world buzzing with excitement.While millions will be in London for the big day, it's clear that people around the world ...
Apr
18
2011
18
2011
Advertising Age Viral Video Awards
Of the most watched YouTube videos in 2010, two of the top 10 were advertisements, showing that more and more advertisers are creating video campaigns that strike a chord with viewers, sending them viral. Advertising Age and Visible Measures take ...
Apr
15
2011
15
2011
This week’s Trends: Black and Beckham
Each weekday, we at YouTube Trends take a look at the most interesting videos and cultural phenomena on YouTube as they develop. We want take a moment to highlight some of what we've come across this week:
We saw Rebecca ...
Apr
15
2011
15
2011
Duran Duran answers your questions in a live Q&A tomorrow
Tomorrow, Friday, April 15 at 2:30 p.m. PT/5:30 p.m. ET, YouTube Presents! Duran Duran live from YouTube HQ. Watch as the band discusses their pioneering role during the early days of music videos, talks about some of their personal favorite ...
Apr
14
2011
14
2011
YouTube Copyright Education (remixed)
YouTube remains committed to protecting original creative works, whether produced by an established star or the next breakout artist. To keep this commitment, we’ve worked hard not only on powerful tools for copyright owners, but also to encourage good ...
Apr
13
2011
13
2011
Meet April’s On The Rise nominees
Every month, we identify four channels that are experiencing big gains in subscribers but haven’t yet reached the 100,000 mark. Then we ask you to vote for your favorite. We’ll reward the winner with exposure on the YouTube homepage and ...
Apr
12
2011
12
2011
Music Tuesday: TV On The Radio “Nine Types of Light” film premiere and more
This week, the music world is practically groaning under the weight of so many new releases. There’s something for everyone, from Paul Simon to Animal Collective’s Panda Bear, Foo Fighters to Del McCoury and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (!). ...
Apr
11
2011
11
2011
Stars line up on YouTube to take action against sex trafficking
Each year, the global sex slavery market generates $32 billion in profit, while the average age of American girls who are forced into prostitution is only thirteen. Today, some of the biggest celebrities in Hollywood are speaking out against this ...
Apr
10
2011
10
2011
New on YouTube: LeBron James’ animated series
As sports fans know, LeBron James is one of the most talented players in the NBA, with a combination of all-around skills the game hasn’t seen since Magic Johnson. Eager to show he’s more than an athlete, LeBron has developed ...
Apr
08
2011
08
2011
This week’s Trends: debris, the president and miniature cities
Each weekday, we at YouTube Trends take a look at the most interesting videos and cultural phenomena on YouTube as they develop. We want take a moment to highlight some of what we've come across this week:
We collected 10 ...
Apr
08
2011
08
2011
YouTube is going LIVE
With over 2 billion views a day, it's easy to think about YouTube as a place to watch videos recorded in the past. But you’ve told us you want more - and that includes events taking place right now. ...
Apr
07
2011
07
2011
The DigiTour: Live from Google HQ!
You’ve subscribed to them by the millions, commented thousands of times on their videos, and “liked” them over and over - and now you can see them live, in a city near you. The stars of the YouTube music world ...
Apr
02
2011
02
2011
Who’s the next big thing on YouTube? You tell us
Last month, we told you about two new programs to help connect aspiring YouTube Partners and creators with the tools, education, funding and promotion they need to turn their video creation hobbies into careers. The YouTube Creator Institute will ...
Apr
01
2011
01
2011
Looking back…
It’s hard to believe that just a century ago, YouTube was a fledgling video site for paupers and presidents alike. Today, we celebrate 100 years of YouTube, and we thought we would reflect on our inaugural year with a re-print ...
Mar
30
2011
30
2011
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu answers your questions live on YouTube
Two weeks ago, YouTube and Israel’s Channel 2 News asked you to submit your questions for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Thousands of you responded, from more than 90 countries, and while a large portion of questions were submitted from ...
Mar
29
2011
29
2011
Music Tuesday: Farewell, LCD Soundsystem and more
Welcome back to Music Tuesday, the weekly blog feature that lets you know what music we’re featuring on YouTube -- and why! Dig in and discover some new -- and old -- music with us this week.Album Mania! The cat’s ...
Mar
28
2011
28
2011
33 million streams in 189 countries around the world: The YouTube Symphony Orchestra Grand Finale
On March 20, the Grand Finale of the YouTube Symphony Orchestra 2011 was held at Sydney Opera House and live-streamed to the world on YouTube During the week-long festival leading up to the finale, 101 musicians from 33 countries ...
Mar
25
2011
25
2011
We’re turning off our lights, in honor of Earth Hour
In 2007, organizers in Sydney came up with the idea for Earth Hour, a specific time when local residents would conserve energy by collectively turning off their lights. Since then, Earth Hour has grown into a global movement. In 2010, ...
Mar
25
2011
25
2011
This week’s Trends: Rebecca Black, global hits, and babies
Each weekday, we at YouTube Trends take a look at the most interesting videos and cultural phenomena on YouTube as they develop. We want take a moment to highlight some of what we've come across this week:
We tracked the ...
Mar
24
2011
24
2011
No video camera? No problem! Create original videos with your own photos, clips or just an idea
More than 35 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute, and with the motto of "Broadcast Yourself", it's hard to believe that anyone is left out of the YouTube experience. But the truth is, sites like YouTube do ...
Mar
24
2011
24
2011
Why Connecting your YouTube and Google Accounts Matters
Over the last several months many of you who created a YouTube account before May 2009 may have seen prompters asking you to upgrade to a Google account. We first announced this transition in a blog post last July. In ...
Mar
23
2011
23
2011
Watch Lady Gaga’s exclusive Q&A with Google
Google went totally Gaga yesterday, when the indomitable artist otherwise known as Stefani Germanotta clicked onto the Mountain View,
Mar
23
2011
23
2011
Duran Duran’s UNSTAGED concert streams live on YouTube tonight
Duran Duran, the iconic '80s band who’s returned with a new album and tour, will be broadcasting their UNSTAGED performance live at 7 p.m. PT tonight, March 23, on their YouTube channel. The show is part of YouTube’s UNSTAGED concert ...
Mar
22
2011
22
2011
Lights, Camera… EDIT! New Features for the YouTube Video Editor
Nine months ago we launched our cloud-based video editor. It was a simple product built to provide our users with simple editing tools. Although it didn’t have all the features available on paid desktop editing software, the idea was that ...
Mar
22
2011
22
2011
Become a YouTube star in Europe
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 ...
Mar
21
2011
21
2011
YouTube Person Finder: Using video to connect with those affected by Japan’s earthquake and tsunami
Two days ago we built YouTube Person Finder (消息情報), a channel that aggregates video messages from the sufferers of the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern Japan a week ago.We’re in the process of adding more than 80 video ...
Mar
18
2011
18
2011
Your great sports video. Shown on SportsCenter. Here’s how.
One of the most beautiful things about sports on YouTube is that, on any given day, the best play wins. It can come from a professional athlete in a 35,000 seat arena, or from an inspirational 11-year old swimmer from ...
Mar
18
2011
18
2011
Ads Worth Spreading
People use YouTube to create original content that will connect, inform and inspire others across the globe, and we encourage advertisers to do the same. It is our goal to recognize and give praise when brands create content that people ...
Mar
17
2011
17
2011
Coming soon: The YouTube Symphony Orchestra 2011 Grand Finale live
What began with auditions from around the world uploaded to YouTube, millions of video views, and hours of rehearsals, finally comes to life this Sunday, March 20. It has been an extraordinary experience for the 101 winning musicians of the ...
Mar
17
2011
17
2011
MyYouTube International Launch: eight new countries, featuring 142 local artists.
After eight weeks of fierce competition, on February 16 we announced the winners of the MyYouTube U.S. contest. Christina Grimmie, Selena Gomez, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, and Justin Bieber claimed the top five spots and received a special winner’s masthead on ...
Mar
16
2011
16
2011
YouTube NextUp: Are you the next big thing on YouTube?
Last year, our top YouTube partners generated more than 100 billion views and drew in millions of dollars through our revenue-sharing Partner Program. Talented Partners drew huge audiences with channels that showed people how to crochet flowers, apply the ...
The Protomen - Rock Music and Mega Man Combined.
An Irrelevant Take on the Zombie Goodness of the Walking Dead
Halloween Fear Fest - Mega Shark VS Giant Octopus
Amnesia: The Dark Descent will induce heart problems.
Redline - 7 Years in the making and damn, it looks good.