YouTube is experimenting with various desktop watch experience layouts for a select group of users to help them discover related videos and engage with comments.

YouTube has fully launched Collabs, making it available to users on Android and iOS devices.

Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD, is joining Ridge, a wallet and accessories company (one of my favorite brands), as an Exclusive Board Member, Equity Investor, and Chief Creative Partner.

YouTube announced updates for Channel pages for creators on the YouTube app for TV.

YouTube has rolled out a Posts-Only feed for iOS and Android mobile devices.

YouTube has introduced a new feature allowing users to remix music videos on Shorts.

In a letter, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan outlined the platform's focus areas for 2024.

YouTube has launched Live in the Shorts Feed.

YouTube has introduced new features for creators in YouTube Studio.

YouTube has rolled out the ability for creators to upload podcasts using an RSS feed.

YouTube updated its Edit Into Short tool, which allows creators to easily transform their long-form videos into Shorts.

I break down eight key trends from this year, covering the evolution of the definition of a creator, the integration of AI across social media, tightened regulations for influencer marketing, and much more. I also dive into three of my predictions and big bets for 2024, including which social media platform will play a bigger role in influencer marketing.