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June 17, 2025 โ€ข 17 mins

Next in Media and Sean Downey of Google discuss YouTube's evolving role in connecting brands with creators, highlighting new platforms like Brand Connect and "Peak Points" to foster authentic partnerships and drive full-funnel outcomes for advertisers. They also touch on YouTube's expansion into live events like the NFL's global broadcast and the growing potential of shoppable content across all formats.

๐Ÿ’กTakeaways:

  • ๐Ÿค Creator-Brand Connection: There's a growing emphasis on connecting brands with authentic creators to leverage the creator's voice and trusted relationship with their audience for brand messaging.ย 
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Trust in Creators: A significant insight is that 98% of users trust YouTube creators more than any other platform or even the brand itself when seeking recommendations.ย 
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Full-Funnel Approach on YouTube: YouTube serves as a comprehensive platform where consumers engage in searching, streaming, scrolling (especially with Shorts), and shopping.ย 
  • ๐Ÿ”— AI-Powered Connections & Advertising: Technology, particularly AI, is crucial for scaling connections between brands and creators and for optimizing ad placement to reach the right audience.ย 
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Authentic Storytelling: The most effective brand integrations with creators are not scripted but allow the creator to authentically incorporate the brand message into their voice and content.ย 
  • โฑ๏ธ Real-time Trending Content: Brands are looking to tap into trending moments and creators who are currently "popping".ย 
  • ๐Ÿˆ Beyond In-Game Ads for Live Events: For live events like the NFL, the strategy extends beyond traditional in-game ad units to encompass the surrounding cultural and content moments.

๐ŸŽ™ Guest: Sean Downey

๐ŸŽค Host: Mike Shields

๐Ÿ“บ Sponsor: VuePlanner

๐ŸŽฌ Producer: FEL Creative

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