YT Episode 106

Nate shares some interesting observations when surfing YouTube from a new device. He also discusses reaction vs response videos and what you should consider before using each. Main Topic: Reaction vs Response Videos 00:16 Content Silos 07:48 Reaction Videos 10:17 Response Videos 11:38 Opportunities 12:58 Caveats

“They say filmmaking is problem solving. If you don’t have problems while you are filming it’s because you don’t recognize the problems.” Cody, our super talented video editor, joins Julia and Nathan as we continue the discussion on dealing with those moments where filming sessions just don’t turn out as planned. Main Topic: Our Biggest…

It’s easy to get stuck in the research phase. Let’s talk about how to get out of it and what it looks like for different types of channels – even entertainment channels! Main Topic: Defining and Executing the Research Phase of Video Production 02:26  Planning v. Research v. Ideation08:01  When to Move On11:41  Research Includes19:32 …

Julia recaps her experience attending the YouTube Made On Event in New York last month. Her standout announcement: Episodic Content. Nathan & Julia talk through some of the upcoming features and how members can prepare now to take advantage of the changes. Main Topic: YouTube’s New Features 00:31  Made On Youtube Event04:35  Episodic Content10:23  Production…

In this episode, Nate and Anna answer some commonly asked drafting questions, including what size channel you should be drafting and what if there are no channels to draft. Main Topic: Drafting Updates 01:40 Drafting Channel Size02:21 Drafting for Marketing05:35 Lateral Drafting08:43 Adjacent Audience Clues13:45 Drafting Videos15:54 Associating Your Channel21:01 No Channels to Draft?

These small fixes can make a huge difference. Does your channel need them? We recently reviewed a couple dozen youtube videos and noticed some patterns. Some of these fixes take less than a few minutes and might be the key to unlocking more views. Main Topic: Small Fixes That Could Be Holding You Back (Video…