YouTube Channel One - What Brands Need to Know

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YouTube Channel One - What Brands need to know. March 12th, 2013

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This document presents an overview of the new changes and recommendations to convert your channel to the new YouTube Channel One.

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YouTube Channel One -What Brands need to know.

March 12th, 2013

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Context

>March 8th, Google unveiled its redesign of YouTube Channels: YouTube Channel One.

>First, the channel changes offer brands stronger visual impact across all platforms.

>Second, the option of a Channel trailer video can help convert more subscribers.

>Third, brands now get more flexibility and control over what users see.

>This document presents an overview of the new changes and recommendations to convert to the new YouTube Channel One

What this document covers:>YouTube Channel one - Unsubscribed View>YouTube Channel one - Subscribed View>Bigger visual impact across all platforms.>Convert subscribers with a Channel Trailer video.>Get More Control Over What Users See. >Next Steps

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YouTube Channel One - Unsubscribed View

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YouTube Channel One - Subscribed View

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Bigger visual impact across all platforms.

What’s New>New Channel Art looks good on any device: TV,

tablet, mobile and desktop.

Recommendations>Use a visually rich photo that represents the

brand and it’s story.

>Use a photo 2120 pixels by 1192 pixels.

>Keep in mind the areas where overlays cover the image (on desktop only).

>Develop visuals according to YouTube creative guidelines.

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Convert more subscribers with a Channel Trailer video.

What’s new>A trailer video is displayed when non-subscribed

viewers land on your channel.

>This video can help convert new channel viewers into subscribers.

Recommendations>Create a trailer video that it short and engaging.

>Throw a strong call to action at the end to drive subscriptions.

>Think of it as an ad, showcase not only the brand but its channel content. Treat as a chance to hook viewers and win new subscribers.

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Get More Control Over What Users See.

What’s new>Shelves - organize your content in various sections

e.g. playlists, curated videos, uploads.

>List Related Channels that are similar to the brand.

>List Featured Channels e.g. partners, charities, friend companies.

Recommendations>Showcase the brand’s playlists in Shelves in

order of most importance.

>Vary content by adding a Shelf with video content curated from other users.

>Disable the Related Channels option in case it might feature competitor channels.

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Next Steps

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>New channel design must be enabled manually, but an possible mandatory roll-out may be scheduled.

For Brands>Work on a deployment plan and timeline.

>Produce a trailer video for unsubscribed views.

>Prepare all required items for a smooth migration.

>Convert your channel to a YouTube Channel One.

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Thank you

References> http://www.youtube.com/onechannel> http://support.google.com/youtube/bin/answer.py?

hl=en&topic=16630&answer=2972003> http://searchenginewatch.com/article/2253671/YouTube-One-Channel-Now-

Available-for-Everyone> http://youtubecreator.blogspot.ca/2013/03/youtube-one-channel-now-available-

for.html> http://mashable.com/2013/03/08/youtube-one-channel/

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Jean-François DeschampsDigital Strategist

@[email protected]

@DentsuBos

www.dentsubos.com