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YouTube just announced the biggest shakeup to the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) since 2018. YouTube is reworking what it takes for a new channel to qualify, how Shorts revenue gets shared, and how creators earn from subscriptions.... Read the full thing here: quarterlab.com/blog/youtube-…

YouTube Shorts just got custom thumbnails 👏 YouTube just rolled out a set of updates that give creators more control over how their Shorts show up on the platform. The biggest one: you can now upload fully custom thumbnails for your Shorts, a feature creators have been asking for since Shorts launched. Alongside that, YouTube is also bringing thumbnail frame selection to desktop for Shorts, closing a gap between the mobile and desktop editing experience. Read more here: quarterlab.com/blog/youtubes…

Podcasters... Heres 6 tips you should keep in mind while launching your YouTube Memberships 🗒️ 1. Start simple. You can always add more levels, perks, and content later. 2. Create a schedule. Block dedicated time for members-only videos, community posts, Q&As, and comments. 3. Leverage what you already have. Unaired segments, rough cuts, and extended interviews all make great members-only content. 4. Outsource when needed. Emojis, badges, thumbnails, editing, and posting can often be delegated. 5. Be original. 6. Test and learn. Watch member growth, retention, views, and engagement, then build around what your audience responds to. quarterlab.com/blog/youtube-…

Huge congrats to Vic Mensa on reaching 1,000,000 Facebook followers! 👏 We’ve had the pleasure of supporting Vic Mensa's platforms over the past few months, and our team couldn't be more thrilled to see this massive milestone unlocked. Congratulations from our team to his! We're excited to keep pushing boundaries and see what major milestone gets crossed next. 🚀

YouTube just rolled out two new livestream updates that result in fewer ad interruptions for viewers. It's a clear sign YouTube is putting more focus into livestreams as a long-term priority. Both updates are built around the same idea: when your audience is locked in, ads should step out of the way. 1. Personal Ad-Free Viewing for Supporters 2. Community-Wide Pauses at Peak Moments Want the full breakdown? Head over to our blog: quarterlab.com/blog/youtube-…

Congrats to Vic Mensa on his big win at the 2026 Webby Awards! 🏆 Vic’s Orange Tree Series has officially taken home the award for Social, Arts, Culture & Lifestyle People's Voice, prevailing in a category alongside heavy hitters like Martha Stewart and Etsy! This victory is a powerful testament to the authentic storytelling and cultural impact Vic delivers every day. Our team is incredibly proud to work along side Vic with digital strategy and support his online growth. Seeing this vision recognized on a global stage is why we do what we do. 🥂

The hobby is officially a business. 📈 Huge congrats to Ian Schwartzman and Conway The Machine on the launch of their new channel, Rippin' 2gether! We’re excited to be supporting the strategy and rollout for this project. Seeing two icons turn their passion for card collecting into a dedicated platform is exactly what the creator economy is all about. Check out the first episode now! youtube.com/@Rippin2gether

YouTube has added a new feature designed to help creators make their videos more interactive for viewers. Last year, they introduced quiz “cards” for YouTube Shorts. Now, that same functionality has expanded to long-form videos, giving creators the ability to add in-video quiz questions directly inside YouTube Studio.... Want to learn how to add them and some tips on how you can start using these today? Check out our full blog post: quarterlab.com/blog/youtube-…

Welcome Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg 👏 We are proud to be working with Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg. This trio has been the heartbeat of hip-hop radio for years, defining the culture and leading the conversation every morning. They are now taking a massive leap to YouTube with 'The Ebro Laura Rosenberg Show.' Going live daily to give their takes on the latest in news, hip-hop, and the culture as a whole. We’re excited to help them expand their online presence and bring their legendary chemistry to a new digital audience.

🚨 YouTube just launched Collaborators. Think Instagram Collabs… but for YouTube. You can now tag up to 5 creators on a video, letting your content get recommended to every collaborator’s audience. The host channel keeps all views + AdSense, and collaborators get shared analytics. Huge for reach. 🔥 Smart ways to use it: • Podcasts + interviews • Music collabs • Brand partnerships • Multi-creator sketches + roundtables • Even cross-promoting your own second channel We break down how to use this feature to grow fast. 👉 quarterlab.com/blog/how-to-g…

If you’re not A/B testing your YouTube titles and thumbnails, you’re leaving views on the table. Here are 3 reasons you should be using A/B tests on YouTube ⬇️ 1. You get real audience feedback A/B testing shows different versions of your title or thumbnail to different viewers and measures which one earns more clicks and better watch time. This is clear data on what your audience prefers. 2. You improve performance faster Small differences in CTR compound. Even a 3–5% lift on a thumbnail can dramatically change how YouTube pushes your content over time. 3. You learn what actually works for your channel Testing helps you refine your style, understand your viewers, and avoid creative blind spots. You’ll quickly see which formats, emotions, or structures consistently win. If you want the deeper breakdown, including title tips, thumbnail strategies, and how to read the test results, our the full blog covers everything. Read the full post here: quarterlab.com/blog/how-to-m…

👏 MIYACHI lands placement on YouTube's J-Rap Flow & New J-Rap playlists 🎉 This time with his track "DO ME" featuring AK-69! Check out the playlists and everything MIYACHI on YouTube!

🚨 YouTube Dropped MAJOR Updates! Here's 7 new features we think you should know... ✅ A/B Title testing ✅ Ask Studio - AI YouTube Studio Bot ✅ Collabs ✅ Automatic Clips & Shorts Editing ✅ Dynamic Brand Segments ✅ Cross-Format Streaming ✅ Livestream Shorts These were unveiled at the ‘Made On YouTube: 2025’ event, which introduced exciting tools that will shape not only how creators use the platform in the coming months, but its direction for years to come.... Want the full details? Check out our blog post: quarterlab.com/blog/youtubes…

YouTube Music just announced a handful of new features making it easier for fans to connect, discover music, and for artists to grow their communities. Here’s what’s coming… ✅ Comments on Albums and Playlists ✅ Taste Match Playlists ✅ Fan Badges ✅ Bandsintown Partnership ✅ Watch Milestones Want the full details? Check out our blog post: quarterlab.com/blog/youtube-…

Being discovered on YouTube can feel like an impossible task in the current landscape of content creation, but YouTube just announced Hype, a new feature designed to help boost creators by featuring them on the platform like never before. Let’s break down everything you need to know about Hype and how you can start growing your channel with this new feature today.... Read more here: quarterlab.com/blog/youtube-…

Being discovered on YouTube can feel like an impossible task in the current landscape of content creation, but YouTube just announced Hype, a new feature designed to help boost creators by featuring them on the platform like never before. Let’s break down everything you need to know about Hype and how you can start growing your channel with this new feature today.... Read more here: quarterlab.com/blog/youtube-…

Playlists on playlists 👏 Huge shoutout to YFN Lucci & MIYACHI! - MIYACHI secured spots on YouTube's J-Rap Flows & New J-Rap with his latest release HERO - YFN Lucci adds Released & Clout Rising to the list after his release of WOULD YOU CARE?. To top it off, WOULD YOU CARE? is charting at #5 on YouTube's Trending 20 (USA) We can't wait to see what comes next and support more of these playlist spots in the future. 🚀