YouTube could roll out paid subscriptions for select channels as early as this April

YouTube is about to launch a paid subscription model for a selection of channels on its video-sharing network, according to a report by AdAge. Sources “familiar with the plans” have told the publication that YouTube has already contacted a small number of content producers, and asked them to file applications for a new channel that viewers would need to pay a monthly subscription for. If true, the introduction of premium content would be a significant shift for the service, which has so far relied on pre-roll advertisments for revenue. Given that it’s owned by…
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