YouTube tries to get video stars off their advertising addiction


Some YouTube Creators are not happy about the 'small and brief' experiment with auto-generated thumbnails. — AFP Relaxnews

YouTube has a message for thousands of creators who work with the digital video giant: Advertising isn’t the only way to make money. 

On July 11, the Google unit unveiled new ways for video producers to generate revenue beyond ads. One new feature, Super Stickers, allows viewers to buy tiny animations that show up in live chats during some videos. New Channel Membership tiers let fans pay five different monthly fees to access special perks, such as exclusive live streams and extra clips. YouTube also expanded a feature for creators to sell more merchandise. 

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

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