YouTube has set up a $100 million fund to help amplify Black voices through new content on the platform, lining up Bear Witness, Take Action, a global conversation on racial justice hosted by Common and Keke Palmer, as the first project.
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Pan American Games Broadcast Live on YouTube for the First Time
August 2, 2019
YouTube has signed an agreement with Mediapro to air the Lima 2019 Pan American Games live on the online video platform for the first time ever.
Edinburgh Lines Up State of the TV Nation Panel Debate
July 9, 2019
Channel 4's Alex Mahon, YouTube's Ben McOwen Wilson, Lionsgate’s Sandra Stern, all3media's Jane Turton and NBCUniversal International Studios' Jeff Wachtel are on board for the State of the TV Nation panel debate at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
YouTube Renews Cobra Kai, Pacts with Justin Bieber
May 3, 2019
YouTube has revealed a new slate of original series and specials, including a "top secret" project with Justin Bieber, all of which will be available to watch for free with ads.
YouTube Premium Expands International Reach
June 19, 2018
YouTube Premium (formerly YouTube Red) is now available in 17 countries around the world, including the U.K., Canada and France.
YouTube to Up Number of Workers Rooting Out Improper Content
December 6, 2017
In a continued effort to crack down on inappropriate videos, YouTube is expanding its content moderation staff, bringing the total number of people working across Google to address the issue to more than 10,000 in 2018.
YouTube Details New “Ad-Friendly” Guidelines
June 2, 2017
YouTube has revealed new guidelines for content that is eligible for advertising, taking a "tougher stance" on inappropriate videos.
YouTube Sets Projects with Kevin Hart, Katy Perry & Other Celebs
May 5, 2017
At YouTube's digital newfront event, the platform unveiled a range of new celebrity-driven originals, among them Kevin Hart: What the Fit?
YouTube Eyes Asian Growth
April 26, 2017
YouTube’s usage and revenues are growing rapidly in Asia, Robert Kyncl, the video sharing site’s chief business officer, told delegates at APOS today.
New Short-Form Digital Content for Comedy Central International
March 2, 2017
NEW YORK/LONDON: Comedy Central International has greenlit five new short-form digital series exclusively made for Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, the Comedy Central Play app and the Comedy Central UK website.