YouTube has officially rolled out its long-anticipated update, allowing all users to create Shorts up to three minutes in length. This marks the final stage of the platform’s plan, first announced in October last year, to expand the maximum length of Shorts clips. By extending the duration, YouTube aims to maximise the potential of its […]
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A new report from YouTube has shed light on the real world usage levels and applications of generative AI in the video creative process. The YouTube Future of Creativity report highlights the growing impact of generative AI (Gen AI), offering key insights into how this technology can benefit marketers. While platforms like YouTube are investing
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YouTube’s “Made on YouTube” event introduced a host of cutting-edge AI-powered tools aimed at reshaping content creation. At the forefront of these innovations is the integration of Google DeepMind’s video generation model, Veo, into YouTube Shorts via Dream Screen. These tools not only redefine how creators make videos but also offer businesses new ways to
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The Australian government is preparing to take a bold step by proposing a comprehensive ban that would prevent underage users from accessing social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has referred to social media as a “scourge” on young Australians and is determined to introduce legislation by the end of the year. The move, although motivated
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Google is making a major shift in its video advertising landscape by merging its Video Action Campaigns (VAC) into the more versatile and AI-powered Demand Gen campaigns starting mid next year. The change comes as Google aims to enhance the advertising experience by offering a multi-format, automated approach that promises improved performance and broader reach.
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Social media video is evolving rapidly, with platforms and audience preferences constantly shifting. Tubular Labs’ latest report on the state of social media video highlights key trends that are reshaping how creators and brands engage audiences across major platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Drawing on data from over 11 billion videos and 28 million
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In a bid to keep up with competitors and enhance user experience, YouTube has introduced several new features for Shorts. These updates aim to simplify the creation process, add new creative tools, and improve overall accessibility and engagement. Launched in 2020, YouTube Shorts has quickly taken the world of short-form video by storm. As of
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Recent research reveals a striking change in internet search behaviour across generations. A study by Talker Research from the US, featured in Forbes, highlights a notable trend: Generation Z is increasingly turning away from traditional search engines like Google, instead favouring social media platforms for their search needs. This shift could have profound implications for
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YouTube has launched a TikTok Duets competitor with ‘Collab’, a new feature for Shorts and long-form videos that lets creators remix and respond to videos via a split-screen. YouTube “Shorts creators: Collab is fully launched on Android and iOS!! Now, in addition to remixing with Green Screen and Cut, you can use Collab to record
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YouTube has “launched a global effort” in its war against ad blockers, confirmed a report in The Verge. The crackdown comes after YouTube introduced new ad formats to the platform, such as unskippable 30-second ads on its TV app and longer but less frequent ad breaks. Revenue boost – one way or the other The
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