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YouTube Pays Creators $100 Billion; Ad Revenue Soars

9/16/2025

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  • YouTube has paid creators over $100 billion since 2021, announced at the Made on YouTube event in New York.
  • In 2024, ad revenue increased by 15% to $36.1 billion amid challenges for traditional media.
  • New features include dynamic brand sponsorships and AI tools for product tagging and viewer engagement.
  • The Shopping program saw a fivefold increase in gross merchandise volume year-over-year.
  • Over 30% of daily logged-in users engaged with live content in Q2 2025, reflecting a trend toward live streaming.