Congratulations to Cody Crone of Wranglerstar, our featured “On The Rise” partner for this month. You’ll see his channel and videos in the spotlight on the On The Rise homepage and the YouTube Spotlight channel today.

Cody is a YouTube partner who left his “old city life” behind to explore the great outdoors. His channel also features his family and offers laughs along the way as he gives great advice to new wranglers. From T-shirts to axes, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for from a channel dedicated to country living. You can find out what a day in Cody’s life looks like, how you can live a sustainable lifestyle and learn all about the best tools to use.



Here are a few words from Cody:
"In 2010 we made the decision to leave behind our comfortable, urban lifestyle in exchange for a primitive homestead in the rugged mountains of the Pacific Northwest. In the beginning, YouTube was a convenient way for us to share our adventure with friends and family. Never in our wildest dreams did we imagine that such a diverse and engaging community would take an interest in our channel. I've always said that the Wranglerstar channel has the best subscribers on YouTube. We are honored and humbled to have been chosen as YouTube’s “On The Rise” partner for December 2013. Thank you--we are truly blessed. We appreciate the opportunity YouTube has provided for us to live and share our modern homesteading dream."
If you’ve enjoyed this monthly blog series and are interested in learning more or participating, we encourage you to visit our On The Rise homepage. You can check out all of our past featured partners on the Featured Partners tab, or nominate a YouTube partner to be considered for the program on the Nominate tab. Feel free to submit nominations for your own channel, or for channels you follow that you think deserve more attention or could be the next YouTube sensation. We’ll continue to feature promising partners who drive YouTube watch time, have fewer than 100,000 subscribers, and produce engaging content on a regular basis.

Christine Wang and Kat Sahr, YouTube Partner Support, recently watched “CELL PHONE CRASHING at the AIRPORT!”

Who doesn’t love a good surprise? Probably most of the victims of our most watched Pranks of 2013. But as for the rest of you, we’ve got one more surprise for you in 2013: we’re bringing you the YouTube app (or “channel” in Roku-speak) today on the Roku 3 in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Republic of Ireland.


This surprise is packed with features like:
  • HD streaming: Finally see how intense Red Bull’s videos look on your TV.
  • “Send to TV”: Control YouTube on Roku from that sick new phone you just got, turning your TV into your personal JumboTron. Just connect your device to the same Wi-Fi as your Roku.
  • Your subscriptions on TV: Sign in to YouTube and easily get your subscribed channels on your TV like PTXOfficial.
Check out their video to learn more and download the YouTube channel for Roku today.



Sarah Ali, Product Manager, recently watched, “YouTube Rewind: What Does 2013 Say?”

Over the last year, we’ve seen creators across music, gaming, sports, news and more categories use the power of live video to create amazing experiences for their audiences, and build new fans.

Now, all YouTube channels that verify their account and are in good standing will be able to live stream live video to the world. We’re rolling out the feature over the next few weeks, and you can see if you have access on the YouTube account feature page or wait for Live Events to appear in your Video Manager.




To give you even more ways to connect with fans, you can now launch a Google+ Hangout on Air directly from the YouTube Live events manager. This gives you a simple way to reach your fans live and is the ideal way to to invite participants to join your show.

To learn more about creating great live content check out the YouTube Creator Playbook for strategies and tips.

Satyajeet Salgar, Product Manager and Tim James, Software Engineer recently watched “Trick Shot Titus 3”

A Norwegian Army Dance Troupe. An Epic Split. The Fox. And a Rap Battle with an 18th century Austrian composer.

As 2013 comes to a close, these are some of the videos, channels and moments that shaped our year. While each annual list is unpredictable (what's up, Mr. Miley Cyrus impersonator), trending videos just get bigger each year. And with 80 percent of all views on YouTube coming from outside the U.S., the global community is driving pop culture unlike ever before.

You watched The Fox more than 275 million times, making it the top trending video of 2013. You also made it a top searched Halloween costume, and you’ll maybe even read it as a children’s book. You turned out in record-setting numbers to see PSY’s post-"Gangnam Style" performance. You even made more “Harlem Shake” videos than there are people in Manhattan (1.7 million videos if you’re counting).

To celebrate all these moments, more than 60 top creators on YouTube got together and made a little video for everyone:



Here are the top trending and music videos for 2013:

Top Trending Videos for 2013

1. Ylvis - "The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)" by tvnorge

2. "Harlem Shake (original army edition)" by kennethaakonsen

3. "How Animals Eat Their Food" | MisterEpicMann by MisterEpicMann

4. "Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball (Chatroulette Version)" by SteveKardynal

5. "baby&me / the new evian film" by EvianBabies

6. Volvo Trucks - "The Epic Split feat. Van Damme" by VolvoTrucks

7. "YOLO (feat. Adam Levine & Kendrick Lamar)" by thelonelyisland

8. "Telekinetic Coffee Shop Surprise" by CarrieNYC

9. "THE NFL : A Bad Lip Reading" by BadLipReading

10. "Mozart vs Skrillex. Epic Rap Battles of History Season 2" by ERB


Top Music Videos for 2013

1. PSY - "GENTLEMAN M/V" by officialpsy

2. Miley Cyrus - "Wrecking Ball" by MileyCyrusVEVO

3. Miley Cyrus - "We Can't Stop" by MileyCyrusVEVO

4. Katy Perry - "Roar (Official)" by KatyPerryVEVO

5. P!nk - "Just Give Me A Reason ft. Nate Ruess" by PinkVEVO

6. Robin Thicke - "Blurred Lines ft. T.I., Pharrell" by RobinThickeVEVO

7. Rihanna - "Stay ft. Mikky Ekko" by RihannaVEVO

8. Naughty Boy - "La La La ft. Sam Smith" by NaughtyBoyVEVO

9. Selena Gomez - "Come & Get It" by SelenaGomezVEVO

10. Avicii - "Wake Me Up (Official Video)" by AviciiOfficialVEVO

... see even more top music videos.

Check out the YouTube Rewind 2013 channel for even more top lists of the year from around the world, and stay tuned at Google.com/zeitgeist next week for Google's annual look at the people, places and events that captured the world's attention this year.

Kevin Allocca, Head of Culture and Trends, recently watched “Making of YouTube Rewind: What Does 2013 Say?"

On The Rise is a monthly program where we introduce four YouTube partners whose channels drive significant watch time but haven’t yet reached the 100,000 subscriber mark. Thanks to your help, we’ve identified four channels this month who are getting close to reaching that threshold.

You can help these partners get even closer to reaching that 100,000 subscriber milestone. Check out their videos below, vote for your favorite here, and one of these candidates will have the opportunity to be featured across YouTube later this month. In addition to your votes, each channel will be evaluated on criteria such as viewer engagement and channel optimization techniques to decide which partner we’ll feature.

In past months, featured On The Rise partners like Buzz60 and Thundermist Lures have gained subscribers and seen their watch time grow due in large part to your support. This month’s poll will be open until December 12, 5 p.m. PT, so don’t forget to vote for your favorite channel. Check back to see which channel will be featured on December 30.

wranglerstar
Ever think about changing your urban lifestyle and moving to the mountains to start homesteading? If you’re not ready to take the plunge, you can follow Cody and his family’s adventures living in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. They moved from the city in 2010 and have videos on everything from composting to building a log cabin.



CityLeagueHoopsTV
Highlighting the top prep basketball players with an emphasis on central Ohio, videographer and curator Ty covers games, tournaments, and events. If you’re interested in high-school-level basketball, you should know this channel.



OurCrib
Brian and Carly started a vlog channel to capture their crazy lives as they juggle being professionals and parents to little Eliana and their dog Peanut. Become a “Cribster” and check out their channel for a look into their “Crib.”



pattyshukla
If you’re looking for fun and educational music videos to entertain your kids, come on over to Patty’s channel! She has children’s songs in a variety of different music styles and even has some videos in sign language and Spanish!



If you’re interested in participating or have suggestions for partners you think should be featured, you we encourage you to visit our On The Rise homepage. You can check out all of our past featured partners on the Featured Partners tab, or nominate a YouTube partner to be considered for the program on the Nominate tab. Feel free to submit nominations for your own channel, or for channels you follow that you think deserve more attention or could be the next YouTube sensation. We’ll continue to feature promising partners who drive YouTube watch time, have fewer than 100,000 subscribers, and produce engaging content on a regular basis.

Devon Storbeck and Christine Wang, YouTube Partner Support, recently watched “The Time You Have (In JellyBeans).”

For the latest YouTube Pro Series panel, we traveled to Sydney, Australia, to bring together top YouTube creators from all over the globe to share their stories on finding success and cultivating a global fan base.



Hear from breakout Aussie creators Mighty Car Mods and MyChonny, as well as US sensations Devin Graham, Toby Turner, and ShayCarl.

What is YouTube Pro Series?

Every month, we’re bringing together top YouTube creators to answer your burning questions on everything from crowdfunding and working with advertisers to finding a manager and running your own web series.



Check out the videos and subscribe to be the first to know about new uploads!

Bryan Carroll & Liz Hartnett, YouTube Pro Series Executive Producers, recently watched Australia - Down Under - 4K

Happy Holidays, YouTube Creators!

It’s getting to be that time of year where thoughts turn to finding the perfect gifts, sipping cups of steaming apple cider, and learning how to fry a turkey (or maybe not). To inspire you and your fans to get in the holiday spirit, we’ve added 12 seasonal tracks to the YouTube Audio Library. New tracks include Deck the Halls, Joy to the World, Silent Night, Oh Hanukkah, and many more recognizable favorites.



Remember, everything in the Audio Library is available for download, for free, and for use on and off YouTube. Consider these new tracks our holiday gift, from us to you, in appreciation for all that you do.

We'd love to see how you put these seasonal songs to creative use! Post your video to our YouTube Creators G+ Community with the hashtag #YTAudioLibrary and Santa just may give you a special treat.

Happy holidays!

AJ Frank, New Business Development, recently watched “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On”

Congratulations to the team over at Buzz60, the channel featured as our “On The Rise” partner this November. The channel and some of their best videos are featured today on our On The Rise homepage as well as the YouTube spotlight channel today.

The small team of journalists, reporters, producers, writers, editors and directors who make up Buzz60 know that time is precious in today’s world. Their videos each bring you sixty seconds on topics people are currently talking about -- all with a fun and fresh perspective. Whether it’s celebrity news about a real-life Ken and Barbie encounter, news about a street-legal electric Tron ‘lightcycle,’ or a report on a couple who took “Breaking Bad”-themed engagement photos, you’ll find these news bites relevant and entertaining. This small team works at a fast pace, so you’ll be able to come back daily for another dose of the day’s buzz.



Here are a few words from Buzz60:
Every day we work hard to deliver the tastiest video snacks that are timely, quirky, a little sassy and always smart. Our news segments are made specifically for our fast-paced world, with an edge and never boring. From a dead cat turned helicopter to Miley’s latest antics, our newsroom loves scouring the web, social media and water cooler convos to find and deliver stories that you’ll want to share with your friends and family. Our team is honored to be YouTube’s November 2013 On the Rise Channel and we have you, our fans and subscribers, to thank. Buzz60 -- Now you know, pass it on.
If you’ve enjoyed this monthly blog series and are interested in learning more or participating, we encourage you to visit our On The Rise homepage. You can check out all of our past featured partners on the Featured Partners tab, or nominate a YouTube partner to be considered for the program on the Nominate tab. Feel free to submit nominations for your own channel, or for channels you follow that you think deserve more attention or could be the next YouTube sensation. We’ll continue to feature promising partners who drive YouTube watch time, have fewer than 100,000 subscribers, and produce engaging content on a regular basis.

Christine Wang and Devon Storbeck, YouTube Partner Support, recently watched “The First Walk on Ice.”

Since we launched the new comments experience on YouTube two weeks ago, we’ve received a lot of feedback from creators on the increase in comment spam. While the new system dealt with many spam issues that had plagued YouTube comments in the past, it also introduced new opportunities for abuse and shortly after the launch, we saw some users taking advantage of them.

We’ve worked hard to combat the increase in spammy comments and have made a number of updates, including:
  • Better recognition of bad links and impersonation attempts
  • Improved ASCII art detection
  • Changing how long comments are displayed

We know the spam issues made it hard to use the new system at first, and we’re excited to see more of you getting involved as we’ve fixed issues. New features like threaded conversations and formatted comments are coming to life, thanks to you and your fans.

So what's next? We're moving forward with more improvements to help you manage comments on your videos better. Bulk moderation has been a long standing creator request and we'll be releasing tools for that soon. At the same time, we’re also working on improving comment ranking and moderation of old-style comments.

Thanks for sticking with us.

The YouTube comments team

We know you work hard on your videos, and perhaps they don't always get as many views as you'd hoped for. But if you're considering paying someone to increase your view count, you may want to think again. You probably won't get what you paid for.

Views generated by some third-party businesses and services will not be counted on YouTube, and can lead to disciplinary action against your account, including removing your video or suspending your account.

Long-term success on YouTube is based on creating great content and engaging with fans. If you're looking for ways to grow your audience, check out the great tips in our Creator Playbook.

There are also legitimate paid options. YouTube's TrueView solutions offer cost-effective ways to build your audience with many targeting options, along with deep insights into the types of viewers engaging with your videos.

If you're considering a third-party service, proceed with care and find out how they intend to promote your content:
  • Ask where your videos will be promoted
  • Ask about transparency of data and analytics
  • Ask about targeted demographics
  • Ask if they require video views in return for access to services or incentives
Remember that ultimately, you are responsible for your video traffic. If you contract a company that gives you spam instead of views, you pay the penalty, not the company.

We’re trying to keep YouTube an even playing field for all creators like yourself, and to keep the focus on great content rather than quickly accumulating views. The next time you come across a company promising lots of views for cash, please think twice.

To learn more about buying and getting YouTube views through third-party services, check out more information here.

The YouTube Team

Arnold Schwarzenegger is sharing famous movie quotes from the road, iJustine is sharing her Chipotle order before a flight to NYC, the Special Olympics are sharing highlights from a flag football game and Toby Turner is sharing lessons on how to laugh like a pixie (from the heart of course). These creators are using YouTube Capture to make and share videos with their subscribers on the go, and if you haven’t tried it yet, today’s a great day to give it a shot.



On top of easily recording and sharing videos of any length with your subscribers from your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, YouTube Capture now lets you film, trim, and edit together multiple clips, and add music from the YouTube Audio Library or your iTunes library. You can then share your new video on YouTube and your Facebook, Google+ and Twitter all at the same time.

So vlog on, cut the boring parts with multiclip editing, add cool stuff like your own music and color correction, and share videos with your fans from anywhere. To get started, download YouTube Capture for free, and learn more about today’s updates here.

David Patierno, Software Engineer, recently filmed “Prospect Park.”

Behind every great channel are great fans. A few months ago we announced Top Fans, a tool to help you interact with your most engaged viewers. Today we're launching Fan Finder, a new initiative designed to help you introduce and connect your channel to new fans, at no cost to you.

To get started with Fan Finder, just create and upload a video introducing new fans to your channel (more on that below) and then submit it here to Fan Finder.

We'll turn your video into a TrueView video ad, which gives viewers the option to skip after 5 seconds. We’ll show your ad for free across YouTube to connect you with brand new fans. Fan Finder takes into account the interactions that viewers have with millions of YouTube channels in order reach the people who are most likely to engage with your channel.

Ready to get started? Create and upload your ad to your channel, then submit it to Fan Finder.

Here are some tips for creating an effective channel ad:
  1. Keep your channel ad short and engaging: Introduce the viewer to your content; don’t assume they have heard of you or your channel before. Remember, your channel ad will run as a TrueView ad which the viewer can skip after 5 seconds, so get to the point.
  2. Entertain the viewer: When in doubt “show” what your channel is about, don’t “tell”. If you have a comedy channel make sure your ad is funny, if you have a music channel make sure your ad has music. You get the drift.
  3. Aim for a strong message: Keep your channel ad focused on your channel and why viewers should subscribe or check out your content. 
  4. Have a clear call to action: What do you want your viewers to do? This should be scripted and annotated in your channel ad. Don’t forget to explain what subscribe means (example: want to see more content? Subscribe here).
  5. Branding matters: Make sure your branding is clear and reiterated throughout the ad. You want viewers to remember your channel.
Check out www.youtube.com/yt/fanfinder for more information and to see some great sample channel ads.

The YouTube team


In our monthly On The Rise program, we identify four partners whose channels drive significant YouTube watch time but haven’t yet reached the 100,000 subscriber mark. This month, with your help, we’re sharing with you four dedicated partners who are getting quite close to hitting that milestone so you can help give them a chance to jumpstart their audience development and channel growth. The nominees this November are on a strong trajectory, building watch time and subscribers through the engaging bowling, music, news, and scrapbooking videos they showcase on their respective channels.

Here’s where you come in - you actually have the chance to help push these partners even further on YouTube. Review their videos below, vote for your favorite here, and one of these candidates will have the opportunity to be featured across YouTube later this month. In addition to your votes, each channel will be evaluated on criteria such as viewer engagement and channel optimization techniques to decide which partner we’ll feature.

In past months, featured On The Rise partners like StanWinstonSchool and Thundermist Lures have gained many subscribers and seen their careers take off, in large part due to your support. This month’s poll will be open until November 14, 5pm PT, so don’t forget to vote for your favorite channel. Check back to see which channel will be featured on November 30.

BowlTV
Struggling to get a bowling score over 100? The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) has almost 600 videos dedicated to coaching tips, live events, and interviews to help improve your game.



samandthewomp
This band hails from the UK and if you don’t already know what womping is, they’ll teach you. The trio just released their new single, Ravo, which you can preview below.




Buzz60
You’re busy, and the Buzz60 team knows you may not always have time to watch the morning news or crack open the paper. Their channel is chock-full of newsy video “snacks” that you can consume quickly and share easily.



AboveRubiesStudio
The holidays are fast approaching and what better way to capture those special moments than with a scrapbook! Megan shows you how to use different techniques and tools to create memorable works of art.



If you’re interested in participating or have suggestions for partners you think should be featured, you we encourage you to visit our On The Rise homepage. You can check out all of our past featured partners on the Featured Partners tab, or nominate a YouTube partner to be considered for the program on the Nominate tab. Feel free to submit nominations for your own channel, or for channels you follow that you think deserve more attention or could be the next YouTube sensation. We’ll continue to feature promising partners who drive YouTube watch time, have fewer than 100,000 subscribers, and produce engaging content on a regular basis.

Devon Storbeck and Christine Wang, YouTube Partner Support, recently watched “YouTube Challenge - I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy 2013.”

Updated November 12: We know there are issues with spam and abuse in the new comments and we're working hard to fix them. We’ve already made a number of changes in the last 24 hours to reduce spammy comments and bad links, and we have more fixes coming soon.

We know how important comments are to you, and we’re making these improvements quickly so you can continue those conversations with your fans. Stay tuned for updates.

Let’s say you’re enjoying Lindsey Stirling or Epic Rap Battles’ latest video and want to join in the conversation. Would you rather see comments from people you care about (including Lindsey or ERB themselves), or just whoever in the world was last to post?

We told you recently that better commenting is coming to YouTube. Starting this week, when you’re watching a video on YouTube, you’ll see comments sorted by people you care about first. If you post videos on your channel, you also have more tools to moderate welcome and unwelcome conversations. This way, YouTube comments will become conversations that matter to you.

Here’s more detail about the new YouTube comments powered by Google+:

  • Comments you care about move to the top: You’ll see posts at the top of the list from the video’s creator, popular personalities, engaged discussions about the video, and people in your Google+ Circles. You can still see the most recent comments by switching from “Top Comments” to “Newest First.”
  • Join the conversation publicly or privately: You can choose to start a conversation so that it is seen by everyone, only people in your Circles, or just your bestie. Like Gmail, replies are threaded so you can easily follow conversations.
  • Easily moderate comments: If you also post videos on your channel, you’ll have new tools to review comments before they’re posted, block certain words or save time by auto-approving comments from certain fans.

If you're like the majority of people commenting on YouTube, you’ve already connected your account to a Google+ profile or page and can start commenting now. If you haven’t connected yet, you can do it here or learn more here. Remember, you’re in control of how you're seen publicly on YouTube, whether that’s keeping your current YouTube channel name, using your own name, or creating a new one.



To learn more about connecting your YouTube channel to Google+, visit here.

Nundu Janakiram, Product Manager, and Yonatan Zunger, Principal Engineer, recently watched “Mexican Standoff (ft. Key & Peele).”

In this monthly series, we’ll revisit creators who have been a part of YouTube creator programs in the past and showcase some of their more recent videos. Four creators will be featured each month in the top sections of the YouTube Creators YouTube channel, across our social media and broadly on YouTube. Check out our November creators below:

VeryPink Knits

Temperatures are dropping and winter is fast approaching! Check out Staci’s channel to learn how to knit some cozy sweaters, blankets, and socks. With over 35 years of experience, Staci shares her expertise through easy to follow videos to help ease knitters into more advanced techniques. Staci was part of a creator development program in 2013, where we optimized her channel for new business opportunities.



FinalCutKing

BOOM! One of the seminal special effects artists on the platform, FinalCutKing brings the unexpected to life, from Fruit Ninja to an army scene respawned. But it’s not all just for show -- Zach, the creator, is also a teacher if you’re looking to spruce up your editing and effects skills. Zach was part of our inaugural NextUp program back in 2011, that sought to improve the production quality, fan bases, and videomaking skills of up-and-coming creators.



Strength Project

Are you passionate about fitness and movement? Want to see some breakdancing, handstands, and crazy flips? If so, make sure you check out the Strength Project! The team is dedicated to promoting an active lifestyle and hosts over 600 videos on their YouTube channel covering strength training, workouts, and interviews. The Strength Project spent some time in YouTube Space LA filming this past year.



Black Nerd Comedy

Love nerds? Live for the 80s and 90s? Then this channel is for you. Andre infuses geek culture, retro nostalgia, and comedy into his videos. Check out his rants and reviews on geek pop culture, trending topics and current events. Andre was part of our Next Vlogger program in 2012, that provided training, mentoring, and networking with industry professionals and fellow vloggers to help improve participants’ YouTube channels.



Christine Wang and Bing Chen, YouTube Creator Development, recently watched “Paint on a Speaker at 2500fps - The Slow Mo Guys”

The countdown is on. In just two days, we’ll host the first-ever YouTube Music Awards, celebrating the videos that you watched, shared, and loved the most over the past year.

Whether you’re crazy for Slim Shady, gaga for Gaga or cuckoo for K-Pop, this Sunday, November 3 show will have something for everyone. Each nomination category was created by your views, comments, likes, subscriptions and shares. (That’s how we ended up with six epic battles - check the data behind Video and Artist of the Year here!) Creative director Spike Jonze has loads of surprises up his sleeve, and co-hosts Jason Schwartzman and Reggie Watts are planning to bring you a night that’s as unique as your favorite playlist.

And YOU could be in it.

That’s right. We’re asking you to upload a video to putmeintheytmas.com for a chance to be featured. Check out Jason’s video for more on how your creativity could become a part of the big show:


If a video selfie isn’t your thing, there’s still time to participate. Vote for your favorite artists, songs and videos, at youtube.com/musicawards or by searching “YTMA” on YouTube.

And then join us! Starting at 5 a.m. ET on Sunday, tune in at youtube.com/musicawards to catch music events from Seoul, Moscow, London and Rio, culminating in the live event from Pier 36 in New York City at 6 p.m. ET.

See you there!

The YTMA Team recently watched “Be Part of the YTMAs - Jason Schwartzman Tells You How.”

Calling all Canadian YouTube creators! We have an exciting development program that we are kicking off - the Canadian Creator Collab Callout! Collaborating with other YouTube creators can be one of the most effective ways to tap new audiences - whether you are Lindsey Stirling, Minute Physics or Walk Off The Earth, collabs mean making friends and finding new fans around the world.

So here’s the deal: tell us a YouTube collaboration idea that you and your other Canadian creators have on this application form (submissions due by November 29th). Selected applicants will receive training on best practices in optimizations, audience development, AND some valuable access to professional studio time and equipment to film your collaboration idea.

To be eligible, you need to be based in Canada and have at least 100 subscribers on each of the channels applying. And, remember, it’s not cool to submit a collaboration idea that includes another channel unless of course that channel is on board and wants to be a part of the application.

Don’t forget the YouTube Creator Playbook has some great tips and information about getting started if you are looking for best practices and strategies to help build your audience on YouTube.

Submissions are due by November 29th, 2013. More information about the program guidelines can be read here. Looking forward to receiving your application!

 Update: Creators can submit multiple collaboration ideas as long as each is paired with a different set of channels.

 Ipsa Desai, Partner Development Manager, YouTube Canada, recently watched Could Your Brain Be Hacked

Congratulations to the team over at Thundermist Lures, our featured “On The Rise” partner for this month. Their channel and several of their videos are in the spotlight on the On The Rise homepage and the YouTube home channel today.

Thundermist Lure Company’s team of professional anglers - Claudio, Ivo, and Phil - have been fishing for over 40 years. Their combined wealth of knowledge makes them expert guides when it comes to fishing tackle and methods, not to mention fishing for different types of fish and in different types of water! Whether you’re new to the sport or you’re out there winning tournaments every weekend, the team’s weekly videos are bound to entertain and educate. So why not check out a few of their videos? You can see how they reel ‘em in with the Viper Spoon or learn some secrets and tips about catching catfish. Of course, you may want to start with figuring out the best fishing rod for your next catch before you hit the open water!



Here are a few words from Ivo, the host of “Thundermist Fishing Tips:”
We love sharing knowledge and different fishing tips/techniques with you on a regular basis. Spending quality time with family and friends on the water fishing is one of our favorite pastimes and we've been doing just that on YouTube since 2007. We are finding that more and more people are writing in with questions, as they want to spend more time enjoying our great outdoors and the sport of fishing. Thanks to all your positive feedback and support over the years, our YouTube channel continues to grow. [Being featured as YouTube’s On The Rise partner] is an honor that we would like to jointly share with you as we equally deserve such recognition. Thank you and as always, until next time, good luck and good fishing.
If you’ve enjoyed this monthly blog series and are interested in learning more or participating, we encourage you to visit our On The Rise homepage. You can check out all of our past featured partners on the Featured Partners tab, or nominate a YouTube partner to be considered for the program on the Nominate tab. Feel free to submit nominations for your own channel, or for channels you follow that you think deserve more attention or could be the next YouTube sensation. We’ll continue to feature promising partners who drive YouTube watch time, have fewer than 100,000 subscribers, and produce engaging content on a regular basis.

Christine Wang and Devon Storbeck, YouTube Partner Support, recently watched “Baby LED light suit halloween costume preview.”

Do you get help from others to manage your channel? We heard from creators that you need better ways to delegate responsibilities to your trusted team members. We started by allowing our creators to add multiple managers to their Google+ page connected channels and, today, we’re announcing a new specialized ‘role’ – the communications manager.

Page owners can now assign the “communications manager” role to people in charge of engaging followers without giving full access to the connected YouTube channel or permission to edit their overall Google+ page appearance. Now you’ll have more control over what your channel managers can access. You can also use this feature to work with new channel collaborators without giving them access to manage your videos.



The communications manager role will have the ability to do some of the following key actions:


Communications managers will not have access to your YouTube channel and will be limited to social interactions on your Google+ page. For instance, these managers cannot work in your video manager, upload content to your channel, view your channel analytics, authenticate the channel for third-party tools, or add or remove managers from your account.

You can compare the three roles available to admins of your channel and corresponding Google+ page to get a better understanding of the various permissions. To start assigning different manager roles, visit the “Managers” tab of your Google+ Dashboard.

David Boyle recently watched Stereotypes: Fantasy Football

Many of you have been asking for more flexibility in distributing and monetizing your content, which is why we worked with a pilot group of partners to launch the first paid channels on YouTube. These are new YouTube channels with monthly subscription fees starting at $0.99, adding even more ways to build audiences and turn your passion into your profession.

Today is the next step in offering you more ways to monetize your content through paid channels, now available to eligible partners in good standing with a channel that has least 10,000 existing subscribers. In addition to the 10 countries where paid channels are already available, you can also create and subscribe to paid channels in Mexico, with more countries launching in coming months. If you’re interested in creating a paid channel and fit these requirements, visit your Account Features page to enable the feature.

All paid channels will continue to have a 14-day free trial, to give your potential viewers the opportunity to explore your content. Viewers can also now discover and subscribe to your channel from YouTube’s mobile website, and we’ll keep adding more devices from which viewers can subscribe.

Just as the Partner Program empowered creators to build great channels over the last six years, we look forward to seeing how you use this additional business model to build your audience on YouTube.

The YouTube Team

On The Rise is a monthly program where we introduce four YouTube partners whose channels drive significant watch time but haven’t yet reached the 100,000 subscriber mark. Thanks to your help, we’ve identified four channels this month who are getting close to crossing that threshold. Our October nominees create engaging videos about their hobbies, which include origami, auto repairs, fishing, and extreme sports.

You can help these partners get even closer to reaching that 100,000 subscriber milestone. Check out their videos below, vote for your favorite here, and one of these candidates will have the opportunity to be featured across YouTube later this month. In addition to your votes, each channel will be evaluated on criteria such as viewer engagement and channel optimization techniques to decide which partner we’ll feature.

In past months, featured On The Rise partners like StanWinstonSchool and CookingAndCrafting have gained subscribers and seen their watch time grow due in large part to your support. This month’s poll will be open until October 10, 5 p.m. PT, so don’t forget to vote for your favorite channel. Check back to see which channel will be featured on October 30.

jeremyshaferorigami
A change purse, vampire teeth, baseball hat -- these are just a few of the items that Jeremy Shafer has created from origami paper and dollar bills! Head over to his channel and watch his tutorials to learn how to make some of these fun trinkets for your friends and family.



realfixesrealfast
If you have a car and you’re interested in running your own diagnostic tests and repairs, you should check out this channel. Learn how to fix problems with your A/C, your windows, or your starter with these helpful walkthroughs.



Thundermist Lures
If fishing is one of your hobbies, you’ll want to check out the Thundermist Lure Company's YouTube channel. Claudio, Ivo and Phil are professionals who have won fishing tournaments and are here to share their best fishing tips and tricks.



Riders Match
Kiteboarding, horse surfing, parkour, BMX - if you enjoy extreme sports, you’ll find a lot to love on this channel. These videos offer best-of sports coverage that’s bound to give you a thrill.



If you’re interested in participating or have suggestions for partners you think should be featured, you we encourage you to visit our On The Rise homepage. You can check out all of our past featured partners on the Featured Partners tab, or nominate a YouTube partner to be considered for the program on the Nominate tab. Feel free to submit nominations for your own channel, or for channels you follow that you think deserve more attention or could be the next YouTube sensation. We’ll continue to feature promising partners who drive YouTube watch time, have fewer than 100,000 subscribers, and produce engaging content on a regular basis.

Devon Storbeck and Christine Wang, YouTube Partner Support, recently watched “What Kids REALLY Think About Social Media.”

In this monthly series, we’ll revisit creators who have been a part of YouTube creator programs and showcase some of their more recent content. Four creators will be featured each month in the top sections of the YouTube Creators YouTube channel, as well as across other promotional outlets such as our social media feeds and across YouTube. Check out our four featured program alumni below:

Tati
Tati Westbrook is the woman behind the GlamLifeGuru channel, where she provides beauty product reviews, makeup tutorials, and skin care tips. Visit her channel to add some glamour to your life!



MooshVille
Olga Kay is known for her comedic sketches and vlogs, but did you know she also has a beauty and fashion channel? MooshVille hosts over 100 videos on beauty, style, and DYI projects.



BlacktipH
Like sharks? You don’t have to wait for Shark Week! On his Youtube channel, Joshua Jorgensen brings his viewers along while he and his friends catch sharks and other huge monster fish. Check out his exciting big game fishing videos for an adrenaline rush!



CineFix
If you like movies, film and entertainment, make sure to check out CineFix. The channel is brought to you by those passionate about the industry -- filmmakers, writers, directors and animators -- with almost 1,000 videos on everything from interviews with actors to film reviews.



Christine Wang, YouTube Partner Support, recently watched “World’s Shortest Flight: Westray to Papa Westray”

There’s a lot going on here at YouTube, and we know it’s not easy to keep track of it all. What if you could get your hands on a digest that includes a highlight on fresh, creative uses of YouTube plus the latest in product, programs, and education? That’d be pretty rad, right?

We thought so. Today, we launched the first ever newsletter for creators, called the Creator Pulse. It’s packaged just for you.



If you received it in your inbox, great! We hope you like it. Missing out on the Creator Pulse? Tune in by checking “All YouTube newsletters” at the bottom of this page. If email isn’t really your thing, hold tight - in the future, these newsletters will also be accessible on the Creator Hub.

We’d love to hear your thoughts with the hashtag #creatorpulse. 

Lauren Vilders and Cheryl Pon, recently watched “An Interpretive Dance For My Boss Set To Kanye West's Gone."

Congratulations to the entire team at Stan Winston School, our featured “On The Rise” partner for the month. Their videos are in the spotlight on the On The Rise homepage and the YouTube home channel today.

Founded over four years ago, the Stan Winston School of Character Arts in many ways carries on Stan’s own legacy as a contributor to some iconic films including Jurassic Park, Iron Man, and Avatar. The school’s various courses, webinars, and workshops are led by some of Hollywood’s best artists and technicians. Whether you’re interested in seeing behind-the-scenes effects from Terminator 2 or you’ve always wondered about the evolution of Jurassic Park’s raptor suits, this channel has content that’s bound to entertain and education. And Halloween is just around the corner - if you need costume ideas, you might want to check out this Iron Man suit built by a 16-year-old!



Here are a few words from the folks at Stan Winston School:
Thank you from all of us at Stan Winston School! We're honored to have been selected as a YouTube "On the Rise" Channel and it wouldn't have been possible without the support of our awesome community of Creature FX fans. We hope this spotlight brings even more awareness to the magic behind the movies, and inspires a new generation of artists to create their own fantasy characters. Long live monster making!
If you’ve enjoyed this monthly blog series and are interested in learning more or participating, we encourage you to visit our On The Rise homepage. You can check out all of our past featured partners on the Featured Partners tab, or nominate a YouTube partner to be considered for the program on the Nominate tab. Feel free to submit nominations for your own channel, or for channels you follow that you think deserve more attention or could be the next YouTube sensation. We’ll continue to feature promising partners who drive YouTube watch time, have fewer than 100,000 subscribers, and produce engaging content on a regular basis.

Christine Wang and Devon Storbeck, YouTube Partner Support, recently watched “Spencer’s Home Depot Marriage Proposal.”

The YouTube Creator Academy is piloting a free online course to help you build awesome experiences for your fans so they will come back for more. Join other creators, just like you, from around the globe to pilot our first open online course, Maximize Your Channel.



YouTube Creator Academy’s Maximize Your Channel will dive into the different parts of the new YouTube One Channel, explain how each can help you attract more subscribers and viewers, and give you the opportunity to freshen up your own channel while you learn.

Why should you sign up? From the comfort of your computer screen, and for just a few hours of investment, you’ll be able to:
  • Take what you’ve learned and apply it directly onto your own YouTube channel
  • Track your progress and check how you’re doing along the way
  • Test drive YouTube’s first massive open online course (MOOC)!
Sound good? Register now!

September 30 - October 18

The YouTube Creator Academy Crew, recently crazy about “Where Good Ideas Come From."

It’s undeniable: music is pretty powerful. The right song can create a magical moment (and the wrong one can kill the mood in a millisecond). Whatever tone you’re trying to set, your soundtrack is critical.

When you’re uploading a video to YouTube, knowing where to search for the perfect song can be tricky. We do our best to provide creators with tools to enhance their content and to simplify this process, but we wanted to make it even easier to find great music for your videos.

That’s why we’re launching the the YouTube Audio Library today. Any YouTube creator now has access to more than 150 royalty-free instrumental tracks you can use for free, forever, for any creative purpose (not just YouTube videos). You’ll find a link to the library in your video manager and you can browse the tracks by mood, genre, instrument and duration. The tracks can be downloaded as 320 Kbps MP3 files.

If you are making an indie romance, listen to The Engagement


Guitarist Oscar Rodriguez lays down a track for the YouTube Audio Library

As you can see, this project was a whole lot of fun. We searched far and wide for musicians to create tracks for us and ended up finding co-conspirators in multiple places: an acquaintance down in LA, music houses across the country and a well-known music producer in Brooklyn. And it turns out the latter produced albums for Phish and Sean Lennon. So, we’re basically rock stars now (or we felt like them for awhile).

If you’re documenting a road trip, consider Hot Heat

We’d love to hear what you think so we can continue to improve the library’s content and browsing capabilities. And if you know any musicians who may be interested in contributing to the library, let us know.

If you’re making a family video, try Locally Sourced

Fred Beteille, Jason Toff & AJ Frank, recently watched "Ylvis - The Fox"

Hear YouTube comments are getting an upgrade? In the coming days and months, you’ll get better moderation tools and your fans will get a better viewing experience because comments are turning into conversations that matter to them. Comments from you and people your fans care about will rise to the top of the conversation, and you’ll also be able to block specific key words, banish unwelcome voices and pre-approve people who contribute to meaningful discussions.

The features are ready and waiting for you to try on your channel discussion tab today and will roll out across all watch pages and mobile by the end of the year.

Here’s what you need to do to try out the new features today:
  1. Connect your YouTube account to a Google+ page or profile: here’s how
  2. Enable the discussion tab on your channel: here’s how
  3. Try new features to engage your fans like +mentioning them in comments or sharing a video link
  4. Set your channel moderation preferences to see how they work on your discussion tab today. When the new comments roll out across YouTube, your moderation settings will help you save time while improving the conversations around your videos.
After you give the new feature a try, drop in to our YouTube/Google+ integration community and send us some feedback.

Brett Hobbs, YouTube Software Engineer, recently watched Super Selfie - Tune Squad

We know that behind every great channel are a set of dedicated fans, and we want to help bring you closer to your top fans. This year, at VidCon, YouTube announced the start of a Beta test for a feature called Top Fans -- a set of tools to help YouTube creators identify, understand, and interact with their most engaged and influential viewers. Today, we’re opening the feature to all creators worldwide with at least five thousand subscribers. If that’s you, check it out here or look for the new "Community" tab.

You’ll see the fans table, which shows a ranked view of your most engaged and influential viewers, updated daily. You can sort the table by engagement level (comments, likes, and other public actions) or by number of subscribers, so you can find some potential collaborators! If you've connected your channel to Google+, you can also add viewers into circles and send them a message via Google+.

Speaking of circles, select the insights view to set up an initial Google+ circle of your Top YouTube Fans. Get a ticker of their latest engagement with your videos, making it easy to reply to their comments. See what other videos and channels they’re into, and reach out via Google+ to ask a question, start a conversation, share behind-the-scenes photos, or upload a private video just for them.

This works even better if your fans are also following you on Google+. To help with this, we'll start prompting your top fans when they're watching your videos to follow you on Google+.

A big thanks to our wonderful set of creators who helped Beta test Top Fans. We got a lot of great feedback, and have already responded with some new features, such as the ability to sort the table by the date a viewer subscribed, the ability to click to see additional comments from a given fan, and new ways to help find people to add into your Top Fans circle.

This is just the beginning. We'll keep improving these tools, and would love your feedback. So give it a try and let us know what you think with the "Send Feedback" link. And tell your Top Fans we said hi. :)

Jeb Havens, YouTube Product Manager, recently watched “Sad Cat Diaries”

Want to learn about YouTube straight from the experts? Whether you’re just starting out or you want to take your channel to the next level, the YouTube Creator Academy can help you get there!



The Maximize Your Channel course will dive into the different parts of the new YouTube One Channel, explain how each can help you attract more subscribers and viewers, and give you the opportunity to freshen up your own channel while you learn. The course is free and open to a global audience.

The course starts on September 30 and with just a few hours over the three weeks, you will learn how to:

  • Rack up your subscribers. Find out how to draw new viewers to your channel and get them to subscribe.
  • Make channel a daily destination for viewers. Curate and organize content so viewers will find what they’re looking for and keep coming back for more.
  • Have your channel look good everywhere. Every channel is unique. You’ll learn how to make your brand pop across every type of screen: TVs, laptops, tablets, mobile, gaming consoles.

Reserve your spot in the course today! Registration is ongoing until the course closes on October 18th.

September 30 - October 18

The YouTube Creator Academy Crew, recently jamming to “What is a MOOC?”

We’re always exploring ways to bring more viewers to your content. As part of this effort, later this year we’ll launch a new feature on YouTube’s mobile apps that will help you reach fans -- even when they’re not connected to the Internet.

This upcoming feature will allow people to add videos to their device to watch for a short period when an Internet connection is unavailable. So your fans’ ability to enjoy your videos no longer has to be interrupted by something as commonplace as a morning commute.

This is part of our ongoing updates to give people more opportunities to enjoy videos and channels on YouTube mobile. Check out the YouTube blog when this launches in November for more details on how this will work for viewers.

The YouTube Team


Ever wanted to feature some videos from another channel on your own? Did a collaboration with another YouTube creator but it’s on their channel? Want to mix the best videos from multiple channels that you own? Now you have more tools to cross-promote other channels and their videos. Check them out below:

Cross-promotion sections
You can now feature any playlist from another channel as a section on your own channel by selecting the “Enter a playlist URL” option when creating a section from a playlist:



When you feature another channel’s playlist, its avatar will be shown along with the playlist title at the top of the section. With our new channel hovercards, viewers can more easily learn more about the channel:



Multi-channel sections
If in addition to showcasing videos, you would also like to feature other channels, then you should consider using our multi-channel sections. Multi-channel sections allow you to turn your channel into a single destination for viewers to access all of the other channels you own or love. Network channels such as the CW, HBO and TheYoungTurks are already making good use of the feature, check them out!



Add a multi-channel section by selecting “Channels” in the “Select content” dropdown when you are adding a new section.



Feedback? Join our YouTube Creators G+ Community and discuss using #crosspromo. We’d love to hear your thoughts!

The YouTube Team

On The Rise is a monthly program where we introduce four YouTube partners whose channels drive significant watch time but haven’t yet reached the 100,000 subscriber mark. Thanks to your help, we’ve identified four channels this month who are getting close to crossing that threshold. For September, we’re bringing you four partners dedicated to educating their fans, whether the subject be your health, special effects, being a modern parent, or choosing your personal makeup and style.

You can help these partners get even closer to reaching that 100,000 subscriber milestone. Check out their videos below, vote for your favorite here, and one of these candidates will have the opportunity to be featured across YouTube later this month. In addition to your votes, each channel will be evaluated on criteria such as viewer engagement and channel optimization techniques to decide which partner we’ll feature.

In past months, featured On The Rise partners like MathMeeting and CookingAndCrafting have gained many subscribers and seen their careers take off, in large part due to your support. This month’s poll will be open until September 11, 5pm PT, so don’t forget to vote for your favorite channel. Check back to see which channel will be featured on September 30.

Healthguru
We’ve all had questions about general health before - and whether you’re looking triggers, remedies, or to debunk common health myths, you can look to Healthguru for more information.



StanWinstonSchool
Interested in the art and science of special effects makeup and character creation? Check out the tutorials available from the Stan Winston School of Character Arts and learn monster making from the masters!



ModernMom
The modern mom juggles a variety of tasks, including cooking, homemade crafts, fitness, and delegating chores. You can find tips for all of these and more on the ModernMom channel!



mamichula8153
LeeLee has been interested in makeup, beauty, fashion and skin care her whole life, and her YouTube channel reflects that passion. Check out her video tutorials and product reviews for inspiration.



If you’re interested in participating or have suggestions for partners you think should be featured, you we encourage you to visit our On The Rise homepage. You can check out all of our past featured partners on the Featured Partners tab, or nominate a YouTube partner to be considered for the program on the Nominate tab. Feel free to submit nominations for your own channel, or for channels you follow that you think deserve more attention or could be the next YouTube sensation. We’ll continue to feature promising partners who drive YouTube watch time, have fewer than 100,000 subscribers, and produce engaging content on a regular basis.

Devon Storbeck and Christine Wang, YouTube Partner Support, recently watched “Volvo Trucks - The Hook.”

Want to showcase your YouTube skills and expertise to other creators? We’ve heard from our community of creators that you like to learn from one another. The YouTube Creator Academy would like to offer you the opportunity to help others learn the ropes.

Interested? If so, follow these easy steps to share your guru skills!
  1. Join our Google+ Community if you aren’t already a member.
  2. Create a brief (~ two minute) video and post it on our community showing a demonstration of one of the following concepts using your own content:
  3. Include in the Google+ Post:
    • A link to your video (tag your post with #ytcahook or #ytcacta)
    • Your thoughts on:
      • What inspired you or made you decide this topic was important?
      • How have you measured success?
OR

Know of a great video that showcases this content that you did not create? Share and tag it (with #ytcahook or #ytcacta) along with:
  • What made you decide this video really showcased this concept?
  • How have you used these techniques on your own channel?
Check out the ytcahook and ytcacta posts and +1 your favorites between 9/23 and 9/27. Videos with the most +1 and comments automatically rise to the Creator Academy G+ community showcase category.

The YouTube Creator Academy Crew is wondering why we like two-minute videos! 

Whew, what a week we all had at VidCon! We're in an exciting moment for you, the creator and your innovative, engaging and fresh content, YouTube, and the industry. For those who weren’t able to join us in Anaheim, don’t fret, here’s the full scoop of all the ways we’re investing in you that we announced at VidCon:

Start live streaming if you have 100+ subscribers: All channels in good standing with at least a hundred subscribers will be able to live stream, within the next few weeks. Check your Account Features page for an “Enable” button, and click it if you're interested.

Top Fans (Beta)
You can now identify your most engaged and influential fans, build a Google+ circle with these fans, and then connect with them in various ways with Top Fans. Presently, this is available to only a limited set of creators with at least 5000 subscribers using the English language version of the site. You can opt in to the beta at youtube.com/audience and learn more in the help center.

Partner Rewards Silver Play Button
In recognition of your huge efforts in getting to 100,000 subscribers on your channel, we’re excited to announce that qualifying channels will get a Silver Play Button as part of our YouTube Rewards Program. If this applies to you, on the lookout for an e-mail from the YouTube team in the coming weeks with instructions on how to redeem your Silver Play Button.



This Play Button will be given to all qualifying partners, including those who have previously received rewards, that are maintaining a subscriber base of between 100,000 and 1 million subscribers.

Series Playlists
Help viewers watch more of your videos by placing them in a series playlist. When you group videos that belong together, we’ll show viewers of your videos the next episode from the series and a link to the whole playlist. Just mark your playlist as a “series” in the playlist settings. Only available for verified channels in good standing.

YouTube Audio Library
We’ve commissioned over one hundred instrumental tracks to be used by creators however and whenever they want. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!

YouTube Space New York
East Coasters, we’re excited to announce that we have a brand-new YouTube Space opening in Downtown Manhattan in 2014. More details coming soon.

The YouTube Team

We’re excited to bring you a new monthly series where we revisit creators who have been a part of our creator programs and showcase some of their recent content. You’re eligible to be highlighted if you’ve been in one of our programs -- NextUp, Beauty Lab, On The Rise, to name a few. We’re always introducing new programs so keep an eye out on the Creator Hub to get in on the action!

At the start of each month, we will feature four creators in the top sections on the YouTube Creators YouTube channel, as well as across other promotional outlets such as our social media feeds and across YouTube.

You can check out the very first creators for September below. Don’t forget to watch, like and share them. Also make sure to subscribe to the YouTube Creators YouTube channel to see who we’re featuring next month so you don’t miss a thing.

SoCraftastic
Sarah’s channel is devoted to all things artsy, crafty, recycled, fun, and cute. She posts a “Crafty Friday” video every week!


Pogobat
Check out Dan Brown’s fast-paced video blogs about media, politics, and humanity's future, drawing from and cutting to thought-provoking viewer suggested videos.


AVbyteE
Antonius and Vijay make up AVbyteE -- a channel dedicated to entertaining viewers with their musicals.


helpmefindparents
Ken Tanaka’s channel hosts a variety of videos about Japanese language and culture as well as original songs, films, and comedy.


Christine Wang and Bing Chen, YouTube Partner Support, recently watched “Maker vs Marker.”

Please join us in congratulating Beth from CookingAndCrafting, our featured “On The Rise” partner for August 2013. Beth’s channel is in the spotlight on the YouTube home channel and the On The Rise homepage today.

Beth hails from Hawaii and has been creating YouTube videos since 2006. She hopes to inspire people to cook their own meals through her fast and easy approach to cooking and baking. If you’re hungry, Beth can show you how to make the best potato soup you’ll ever eat (no really, the best!) and can help you satisfy that sweet tooth with molten butterscotch cakes. You might be feeling creative today, and Beth’s channel can also walk you through some neat crafts - Star Wars fans will love this easy-to-follow tutorial on making a Princess Leia headband. Check out her channel for other fun, family-friendly meal or craft ideas.



Here are a few words from Beth:
I started vlogging in 2006 and as I was vlogging, I would sometimes make a craft while chatting, or take my subscribers into the kitchen with me when making dinner. About three years ago, my sister and I decided that we would open a channel focusing on fast and easy cooking, baking and crafting, sometimes mixing in a little bit of humor and island flavors. I am amazed at how many incredible people from all over the world that I get to meet on a daily basis. I am so thankful to my awesome subscribers and friends who constantly support me through all of my endeavors. You.are.the.best!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
If you’ve enjoyed this monthly blog series and are interested in learning more or participating, we encourage you to visit our On The Rise homepage. You can check out all of our past featured partners on the Featured Partners tab, or nominate a YouTube partner to be considered for the program on the Nominate tab. Feel free to submit nominations for your own channel, or for channels you follow that you think deserve more attention or could be the next YouTube sensation. We’ll continue to feature promising partners who drive YouTube watch time, have fewer than 100,000 subscribers, and produce engaging content on a regular basis.

Christine Wang and Devon Storbeck, YouTube Partner Support, recently watched “Black Tie Beach 2013.”