Partner Meet-ups Coast to Coast: From NYC to LA

After a successful Partner Meet-up in Chicago, we continued our YouTube Partner Meet-up roadshow with a stop in the Big Apple the first week of June. All NYC-based YouTube partners were invited, and over 150 were able to attend the event at the Google New York office. In addition to YouTube best practice presentations, networking time, and Q&A with our team, we were lucky enough to hear the inspiring stories of how some of our most subscribed partners found success on YouTube. The panel included:

• Michael Buckley, producer of WhatTheBuckShow
• Ben Relles, founder of BarelyPolitical
• Kevin Nalty, creator Nalts
• William Hyde, maker of TheWillofDC
  

From left to right: Michael Buckley, William Hyde, Ben Relles, and Kevin Nalty

Our panel shared many key insights with all of us; here are a few to share:

1. Keep at it! The YouTube platform is constantly changing. Regardless of the fluctuations you see in your subscribers or view counts, keep with it. Your hard work will pay off.
   
2. Talk to your audience, literally. Appreciate those who subscribe to you, interact with the YouTube community, and be sure to thank all of your loyal followers.
   
3. Be original, creative, and do what interests you. YouTube is a great platform for creativity. Continue to create the highest quality original content, and all else will follow.
   

Next Partner Meet-up Stop: Los Angeles

We’re excited about the upcoming Partner Meet-up in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 8. It’s being held on the front end of the VidCon online video conference, which is another great opportunity to learn more about the online video space and meet others in the industry. If you’re a YouTube partner traveling to Los Angeles for VidCon and interested in attending the YouTube Partner Meet-up, please complete this form to receive an invitation. We look forward to another great Partner Meet-up in Los Angeles!

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