YouTube Worried About Short Videos: Here's Why

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

YouTube is concerned about the popularity of short videos which could affect its business.

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The platform has mostly focused on long-form videos which has earned them billions in revenue.

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But the demand for short videos has got YouTube staff worried about its future earnings.

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Short videos limit the scope for ad placement, which means less scope for YouTube to make money.

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And with millions tuning into Shorts, TikTok and Reels, the platfom wants to entice creators to make more long-form videos.

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It is interesting to see YouTube worried about the changing trends, even though it has Shorts platform.

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YouTube introduced its short-video app much later than TikTok and Reels but has managed to grab a big chunk of the market.

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It is likely that both the video formats can co-exist rather than replace one another.

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YouTube Shorts is available on mobile, TV and desktop app for users with a segment where you get the content.

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