Forbes and Silicon Alley Insider have insight into YouTube’s revenue.

A quick overview:

• Google may be making $200 million from YouTube this year and $350 million next year.
• A front page ad on YouTube goes for about $175,000 per day plus a commitment to spend at least $50,000 more on YouTube or Google.
• A branded YouTube channel goes for about $200,000.
• YouTube is the undiputed leader in online video.
• Google’s position gives them great insight into user habits and is allowing them to fine tune the ad experience and model (that will likely become the industry standard).

YouTube has a new look coming…

Here is a beta page on YouTube with the new design.

Here is the YouTube blog that covers the upcoming changes and gives you a chance to give feedback.

I heard the news, but thanks to DownloadSquad was able to get the link. -thx

Well this is cool… I mean, now Google Earth is EVEN cooler…

per Google:

Now you can find YouTube videos connected to specific locations right in Google Earth.

…Let’s say you’re jetting off to Paris. Before you go, you can watch the sunset filmed from the top floor of the Eiffel Tower, among other clips of popular spots in the City of Lights.

This past week marks a couple milestones for Google-YouTube synergy: YouTube “video units” are now part of AdSense, and geotagged YouTube videos are now part of Google Earth. It also moves Google closer to profiting from its monster purchase of YouTube.

Update:

I forgot to mention that Google Maps added Street View to six new cities: Chicago, Portland, Pittsburgh, Phoenix, Tucson and Philadelphia.

A little follow up…

I haven’t tried the video units yet, but will let you know what i think when I do.

Google sent me an email today re: their video units, as they are calling them. I clicked on the link and came to the following overview/opt-in info:

Video units

Enhance your site with high quality, relevant video content from YouTube partners, and earn extra revenue along the way.

Relevant, Premium Content

Deliver high quality video content to your site. Choose categories, individual content providers, or have Google target your site’s content.

Targeted, Non-Intrusive Ads

Earn revenue from relevant, user-friendly ads targeted to your site and to the videos being played.

Enhanced User Experience

Attract and retain users with highly relevant, frequently refreshed video from popular content providers.

Customizable Players

Customize the color theme and layout of the player to best fit your site.

Ready? Get Started!

Visit the Video units section at YouTube.com by clicking the button below and start creating your player today.

Got more questions? FAQ section.

[] I understand and agree that as part of the Video units program, I will be receiving non-advertising video content in addition to advertising content, and that all content received and payments made to me through the Video units program are subject to the AdSense

AdSense publishers can now opt to place YouTube video on their site and have targeted videos appear, with ads overlaying or next to the video.

• For online publishers looking for more video content on their site, this would help fill that void while bringing in extra $$.
• Video content producers gain audience and a revenue stream.
• AdWords (I assume) advertisers now have another avenue to reach people (text, image, referrals, audio, mobile, video).

Sounds promising.

…Web sites participating in AdSense now can sign up to specify the kinds of YouTube videos they want shown on their pages. A Web site focused on automobiles, for instance, might want to display YouTube videos about cars and other vehicles.

More than 100 video providers — mostly professionals — have agreed to allow Google to distribute their content. Initial participants include TV Guide Broadband, Expert Village, Mondo Media and Extreme Elements.

Google will share the ad revenue generated by the YouTube videos with the content provider and the Web site that shows the clips.

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I’ll try it out and follow up…