Wreckless Eating
YouTube Space LA Alumni
Actually I completely disagree with your first statement I know that here at vultra we offer alot of features(not just basic branding) to all partners, all huge partners get is increases support(multiple support staff on skype).
And thing You DO NOT get a banner with the standard youtube partnership
Obviously each network is different in what they offer, and I probably have a very different opinion on what features are actually useful-just as an example, I consider access to a music library completely useless because in most cases, the license expires with your contract, so if you decide to move on from the network, you will no longer have the right to use whatever you're downloaded from the library. I had no use for thumbnails or banners because we had those from our previous youtube partnership.
Just as a side note, I will say that I probably wouldn't have considered signing with a network at this point in time if I didn't live a few miles away. I was able to visit each one in person, get a tour and talk with our potential partner manager, plus their bosses and do a little filming while we were there. Support tends to be better when you can pick up a phone and schedule an in-person meeting.