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YouTube expands monetization opportunities for creators.
business2 years ago

YouTube expands monetization opportunities for creators.

YouTube is lowering the requirements for creators to access monetization tools under the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) in the US, UK, Canada, Taiwan, and South Korea. Creators with 500 subscribers, three public uploads in the last 90 days, and either 3,000 watch hours in the past year or 3 million Shorts views in the last 90 days can apply to become part of YPP. YouTube is also expanding its Shopping affiliate program to US-based creators with more than 20,000 subscribers. The company will discuss these new programs at the VidCon conference next week.

"YouTuber Hank Green Opens Up About Hodgkin Lymphoma Diagnosis"
health2 years ago

"YouTuber Hank Green Opens Up About Hodgkin Lymphoma Diagnosis"

Hank Green, novelist and YouTube star, announced that he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, a very treatable form of cancer. Green, who is also the co-founder of VidCon, a convention for internet video stars, first suspected something was wrong when his armpit swelled unusually. He began his first round of chemotherapy on Friday, which will continue for at least four months. Despite his diagnosis, Green remains optimistic and confident that his online community will understand any changes to his content.

YouTuber Hank Green shares cancer diagnosis with fans.
health2 years ago

YouTuber Hank Green shares cancer diagnosis with fans.

YouTuber and VidCon co-founder Hank Green has announced that he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. Green said that it is one of the most treatable cancers and he will be starting chemotherapy treatment soon, which is expected to last around four months. He also noted that he will be playing it by ear in terms of continuing to post content and work on projects, depending on how he's feeling at the time. VidCon confirmed that Green will not be attending VidCon Anaheim 2023 due to his recent diagnosis.