44 The Big Ideas That Changed YouTube Forever Mike Rugnetta

2 Girls 1 Podcast

Mar 19, 202589:21Comedy

Here’s an idea: Around 2012, YouTube was undergoing a profound transformation from a novelty economy to a loyalty platform. This was largely driven by vlog culture, but another format was emerging: The video essay. But w...

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