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Are virtual networks still allowed?
As mentioned before, nope. 2016 saw the demise of all sub-networks/virtual networks. Even branded content owners (CO's) had to change. Illuminata Media's branded CO's had to put they were now part of "Illuminata Media" on their websites and branding, from what I can tell. If you look at RecStudios's website (one of Illuminata's networks), you can see they promote heavily that they are part of Illuminata (recstudios.tv). YouTube, as they state in their policy, seriously wanted to put a stop to creator confusion. This is why I doubt that Illuminata/Zoomin.TV (or anyone else) is offering the branded CO program nowadays. Same story with ScaleLab changing their VouStudios CO into ScaleLab Gaming. Getting a branded CO used to be the "easy way" to get an "MCN", but it seems as if YouTube did away with that with the banning of sub-networks.Are virtual networks still allowed?
I'm still looking.Does anyone have information?
Can i become multi channel network in youtube or not?
As mentioned before, nope. 2016 saw the demise of all sub-networks/virtual networks. Even branded content owners (CO's) had to change. Illuminata Media's branded CO's had to put they were now part of "Illuminata Media" on their websites and branding, from what I can tell. If you look at RecStudios's website (one of Illuminata's networks), you can see they promote heavily that they are part of Illuminata (recstudios.tv). YouTube, as they state in their policy, seriously wanted to put a stop to creator confusion. This is why I doubt that Illuminata/Zoomin.TV (or anyone else) is offering the branded CO program nowadays. Same story with ScaleLab changing their VouStudios CO into ScaleLab Gaming. Getting a branded CO used to be the "easy way" to get an "MCN", but it seems as if YouTube did away with that with the banning of sub-networks.
It's possible but very unlikely. MCN's are more or less a dying industry at this point (existing MCNs have attempted to branch out from just offering "YouTube Partnerships" and shifted their focus to talent management and brands), but creating an MCN is difficult now more than ever. Also, YouTube is policing its existing MCNs with an iron fist more recently. From my point of view, YouTube is trying to crowd out MCNs from the platform.
After some digging, here are some of the MCN application questions that Google asks for reference:
This is from 2014. I'm sure Google has upped the requirements since then if they are indeed accepting new applications, but this gives you an idea of what they're looking for. Your best bet would be to get in contact with a Strategic Partner Manager (SPM) at YouTube and ask about the requirements and process. Do note that it is increasingly difficult to do so, as you need to establish a relationship prior (in addition to them also being assigned to existing MCNs).
I'm not really involved or keep up with YouTube anymore, but from what I've seen and how YouTube is policing MCNs, they don't seem to be encouraging the MCN program at this point. By all means, feel free to try, just I doubt MCNs have a future on YouTube nowadays. As I've said before, existing MCNs are trying to branch out from offering strictly YouTube Partnerships, since it's an old and outdated model. Cheers.
1) I used to own a network and worked for several MCNs as a network manager in the past. In 2014, a business partner reached out to a YouTube Partner Manager and asked about the MCN application process and was sent the questions in the screenshot by the Partner Manager in my previous post. As I said previously, it can be used as a reference point.Thank you but i need help.
1)Where did you find that questions( mcn questions)
2)Somenone told me i spoke with a youtube partner manager.He told me after this time anyone won't become MCN.This information right or wrong. Can you help me?
1) I used to own a network and worked for several MCNs as a network manager in the past. In 2014, a business partner reached out to a YouTube Partner Manager and asked about the MCN application process and was sent the questions in the screenshot by the Partner Manager in my previous post. As I said previously, it can be used as a reference point.
2) I don't know for sure, as I don't keep up with the YouTube scene anymore, but it doesn't sound too far from the truth. As I stated before, the MCN model isn't a thriving nor fruitful business anymore. YouTube has been showing signs of trying to crowd out MCNs from the platform (via policy changes, becoming stricter on MCNs, forcing MCNs to cut down the number of partners in their network, allowing partners to unlink without the MCNs approval, removing copyright immunity from Managed CMS partners, making ContentID available to creators without an MCN, etc...). Thus, one could conclude that Google isn't too interested in accepting new MCN applications.
To be honest, many of the existing MCNs on YouTube don't want to promote themselves as "MCNs" anymore and have expanded into offering other services. For example, If you look at Fullscreen or BroadBandTV (BBTV), they stopped branding themselves as solely "MCNs" because that term carries a lot of bad press and the entire model of MCNs has become obsolete. Fullscreen and BBTV now focus their attention on talent management, influencers and brands/advertising. Nowadays, MCNs aren't needed nor offer anything that a creator can't attain on their own.
From my point of view, you're better off attempting to venture into other projects than YouTube MCNs. Creators aren't, if you will, "thirsty" for MCNs nowadays, as there's been so much negative press surrounding them and YouTube started offering features that used to be MCN-exclusive to non-MCN channels. That's just my two cents on the matter. Best of luck, cheers.
Thank you i partially agree with you.But become an mcn is my dream.I'm afraid of this:
Someone told me i met with the partner manager.He told me after that nobody will be mcn. I said him this information was given to you by the youtube partner manager.He told me yes.This information right or wrong?Do you have any information?