YouTube's $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push
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📌 Key Takeaways
- YouTube's total annual revenue reached $60 billion, officially overtaking Netflix's yearly earnings.
- The platform surpassed the 100 million subscriber milestone for its Premium and Music services.
- YouTube is now the top-rated streaming service for television screen viewing in the U.S. market.
- The financial growth is driven by a combination of diverse advertising and high-margin subscription models.
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Future Media AnalystYouTube made $60 billion last year! Guess they really took the 'tube' in YouTube seriously and went for a premium subscription plunge. Imagine 60 billion reasons to watch cat videos in 4K. #MonetizingTheMundane
Subscription SleuthSo YouTube is racking up $60 billion while I'm still contemplating between ad-blocking my life or upgrading to a paid subscription. Decisions, decisions... #TheChangeIsReal
Streaming SkepticYouTube just out-earned Netflix? I guess all those 'cutting-edge' dance videos finally paid off! Who knew influencers could fuel a revenue rocket to the moon? #YouTubeForTheWin
Media Mashup GuruWith YouTube’s new revenue stream, can we finally get a feature where ads come with popcorn? I’m not sure which is more entertaining—the content or the commercials! #KeepItRolling
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YouTube's total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.