Unfortunately, I think YouTube is going down the route of rewarding the select few around content creation, be it with partnerships or with ways of funding original content.
Content begets content.
I love video.
People think about the world of TV and the world of online video as being different ways to distribute video. But what happens when every TV is connected to wi-fi with a browser?
When people are making the decision to put a piece of content online, they really do truly want to get it in front of the largest audience.
Whenever you're the leader in any industry, you get more headlines.
There's always going to be a place for YouTube.
Video gives people a voice.
YouTube and other sites will bring together all the diverse media which matters to you, from videos of family and friends to news, music, sports, cooking and much, much more.
I think a platform such as YouTube has to respect local laws and customs.
Facebook and Twitter have a ton of information they're trying to make sense of.
Running helped me learn how to deal with failure, and failure is a big part of the Internet business.
When I started running cross-country and track in high school, literally every race was a failure.
By delivering a wide array of programming to YouTube, the NBA will be able to connect with its existing worldwide fan base and reach a vast new audience that is passionate about basketball.
Advertisers now have a highly targeted opportunity for aligning their brands alongside the entertainment experience people are enjoying on YouTube.
YouTube provides a unique opportunity for all musicians to market and promote their music and directly engage their fans.
Video is universal and allows people around the world to communicate and exchange ideas.
YouTube is committed to balancing the needs of the fan community with those of copyright holders.
People want to see something authentic. If it's too polished and highly produced, people might not trust it as much. If it's grainy, if it's coming from a webcam, if it's someone standing there and talking their mind or sharing their thoughts, people trust it much more.
I was one of those kids who took apart their toys to see how they work, just to see what they were made up of.
