Tagged: Creator Strategy

A conceptual illustration showing a conversational search interface alongside YouTube video thumbnails being reorganized by AI
YouTube Growth

Ask YouTube Is Here: What AI Search Means for Your Thumbnails

YouTube's Ask YouTube AI search from Google I/O 2026 reshapes video discovery. Here's what creators must change about thumbnails and content.

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Dan Kim9 min read
Two YouTube creators appearing side by side in a collaboration thumbnail with bold text and contrasting colors
YouTube Growth

YouTube Collaboration Thumbnails: Design Rules for Collab Videos

YouTube's collab tagging feature changes how thumbnails work. Design rules for two-creator thumbnails that drive clicks and watch time.

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Dan Kim9 min read
A small YouTube creator celebrating as their video climbs a glowing leaderboard surrounded by hype icons
YouTube Growth

YouTube Hype Feature: A Small Creator's Guide to Getting Discovered

YouTube's Hype feature helps small creators get discovered. Here's how the leaderboard, subscriber multiplier, and 7-day window actually work.

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Dan Kim9 min read
A stage setup with YouTube branding and creator-focused visual elements representing Brandcast 2026 announcements
YouTube Growth

YouTube Brandcast 2026: What Every Creator Needs to Know

YouTube's Brandcast 2026 revealed creator shows, CTV commerce, and AI tools. Here's what the announcements actually mean for your channel strategy.

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Dan Kim9 min read
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