Youtube looking to start pay channels

[mike123abc]

http://adage.com/article/digital/youtube-set-introduce-paid-subscriptions-spring/239437/

A new chapter in online video is about to begin. YouTube is prepping to launch paid subscriptions for individual channels on its video platform in its latest attempt to lure content producers, eyeballs, and advertiser dollars away from traditional TV, according to multiple people familiar with the plans.

YouTube has reached out to a small group of channel producers and asked them to submit applications to create channels that users would have to pay to access. As of now it appears that the first paid channels will cost somewhere between $1 and $5 a month, two of these people said. In addition to episodic content, YouTube is also considering charging for content libraries and access to live events, a la pay-per-view, as well as self-help or financial advice shows.

Maybe a foot in the door for a la carte?

 

[Blindowl1234]

That would be nice but can they land any of the better cable channels, guess we'll see. It will be interesting to look back 5-10 years from now...I'm thinking the way we get content will be totally different

 

[Stargazer]

Very good idea. I am surprised they had not done this sooner.

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[pickone4me]

http://adage.com/article/digital/youtube-set-introduce-paid-subscriptions-spring/239437/



Maybe a foot in the door for a la carte?

Would be nice! However, with youtubes track record as of late, the new page design sucks, they messed with the my subscriptions page, which is now a mess.....I can't see them getting anything right! They have taken the "you" out of youtube.

 

[mike123abc]

The problem of course that a small channel faces is that it needs a content delivery system. Google's giant network probably would be a good fit.