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SEBI’s bond ad curbs get thumbs-up, but finfluencers seek clarity
SEBI’s bond ad curbs get thumbs-up, but finfluencers seek clarity

For the creator economy, the impact may depend largely on the type of financial content being produced

New Zealand proposes social media ban for children under 16
New Zealand proposes social media ban for children under 16

Companies that fail to comply could face penalties of up to 10% of their global revenue

YouTube isn’t changing what a view is worth. It’s changing what success looks like
YouTube isn’t changing what a view is worth. It’s changing what success looks like

The platform is changing the way it counts public views across video-on-demand and live content, bringing them in line with the exposure-based model a...

From ₹1 lakh budget to the big screen: How MSMEs are driving India’s CTV boom
From ₹1 lakh budget to the big screen: How MSMEs are driving India’s CTV boom

For regional and MSME advertisers, the combination of a large-screen environment and local targeting is particularly attractive

YouTube changes how it counts views; videos to register views from first frame
YouTube changes how it counts views; videos to register views from first frame

The new system will take effect globally from August 24 and apply across all YouTube formats, including long-form videos, Shorts, podcasts and livestr...

Netflix vs YouTube: How platforms are competing to keep top creators exclusive
Netflix vs YouTube: How platforms are competing to keep top creators exclusive

As Netflix moves deeper into the creator economy, YouTube is reportedly offering multimillion-dollar deals to retain top creator talent

YouTube’s new monetisation thresholds put emerging creators under pressure
YouTube’s new monetisation thresholds put emerging creators under pressure

the change could also create a tougher environment for creators who are still building their audiences and have not yet developed the scale or consist...

YouTube tightens monetisation rules, Shorts creators now need 10 mn views every 90 days
YouTube tightens monetisation rules, Shorts creators now need 10 mn views every 90 days

The platform said creators will need to demonstrate sustained audience engagement to remain eligible for revenue sharing from Shorts

No immediate AI news anchor policy as broadcasting AI remains nascent: MIB
No immediate AI news anchor policy as broadcasting AI remains nascent: MIB

YouTube-backed AI skilling to train 15,000 as MIB says AI broadcasting policy will evolve only when required

M&E industry flags BARC, piracy concerns to I&B Secretary
M&E industry flags BARC, piracy concerns to I&B Secretary

Stakeholders also discussed broader ease-of-doing-business reforms for India's evolving media and entertainment ecosystem

AI is transforming Indian advertising. Fir Bhi, can it say ‘Daag Achhe Hain?’
AI is transforming Indian advertising. Fir Bhi, can it say ‘Daag Achhe Hain?’

Guest Column: In this 2-part series, Renuka Naj and R Chandra Mouli take stock of where the Indian advertising industry stands in terms of the use of...

Global platforms, local passions
Global platforms, local passions

Uday Kumar Verma, former MIB Secretary, writes that technology has globalised access to entertainment while making audiences embrace local languages,...

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National AI Skilling Initiative
Mar 2026
A programme launched in partnership with YouTube to train 15,000 participants through a two-phase model.
National AI Skilling Initiative
Mar 2026
A programme launched in partnership with YouTube to train 15,000 participants through a two-phase model.
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  • Change in View Counting System. YouTube is changing how it counts views, now registering views from the first frame across all formats, including long-form videos and Shorts.
  • Tighter Monetization Rules. The platform has introduced stricter monetization thresholds, requiring Shorts creators to achieve 10 million views every 90 days to qualify for revenue sharing.
  • Competition for Top Creators. YouTube is reportedly offering multimillion-dollar deals to retain top creators as competition intensifies with platforms like Netflix entering the creator economy.
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YouTube will now count views from the first frame of videos across all formats, including long-form videos, Shorts, and livestreams.
The new view counting system will take effect globally on August 24.
Shorts creators must now achieve 10 million views every 90 days to remain eligible for revenue sharing.
YouTube is offering multimillion-dollar deals to retain top creators as Netflix increases its involvement in the creator economy.
The tightened monetization rules may create a tougher environment for emerging creators who are still building their audiences.
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YouTube is implementing significant changes to its view counting system, aligning it with an exposure-based model already used for Shorts, effective August 24. Additionally, the platform is tightening monetization rules, requiring emerging creators to meet higher thresholds for revenue sharing, which may impact their growth and engagement.

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Susan Wojcicki
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Neal Mohan
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