Articles Tagged ‘YouTube’
How YouTube fared in Canada in 2020
Children and their parents remain a big audience for the platform and many turn to it for music over other audio streaming options.
YouTube experiments with ecommerce
A new Shopify integration is being tested to create a seamless sell-through experience for the platform.
As VPN usage surges, will Canadian advertisers lose out?
Canadian YouTube viewers aren’t always viewing local ads, and U.S. advertisers are sometimes wasting dollars on non-U.S. viewers.
Which social media platforms are the most socially responsible?
YouTube might have a head start, but IPG Mediabrands’ audit shows that all platforms have something to work on.
It’s a mixed bag for Alphabet in Q1
The first of the big digital media companies to report its earnings since the beginning of the pandemic saw growth, but pointed to a slowdown in March.
YouTube reverses decision to de-monetize COVID content
Agency leaders discuss how to balance the need for publishers to monetize important content with the goal of fighting misinformation.
YouTube was Google’s fastest-growing ad segment in Q4
The tech and media giant released results specific to the video platform for the first time.
ICYMI: Cineplex strikes a U.S. deal, Snap rolls out new originals
Plus, YouTube partners with Ticketmaster, Eventbrite to make ticket purchasing easier for Canadians.
ICYMI: Politics trend in the podcast world, Google grows in Kitchener
Plus, YouTube launches a Fashion channel with style content creators, industry collaborations and inside access.
YouTube could be removing ads targeted at kids
Big changes could be coming to the popular platform, and two experts say brands need to better understand changing data and targeting policies.
Most podcast consumption isn’t done on a listening platform
A study has found that the most popular platform for podcasts in Canada is YouTube – but does that mean video ads are an opportunity?
YouTube the favourite video source for youth: study
With more than 98% of Canadian kids consuming video content monthly, the free video platform reigns among those two to 17 years old.
Will updates from social players draw influencers away from YouTube?
Twitter, Facebook, Snap and Pinterest look to attract content creators with new special features and monetization tactics.
Kids are tech-savvy, but some are still traditionalists: study
Children under 17 are streaming music and podcasts in big numbers, but some stereotypes don’t hold up.
ICYMI: YouTube updates policies
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