Why David Gilmour Won’t Be On My Channel

Summary

The video discusses YouTube's dominance over traditional media, highlighting the channel's billion views and 105 million watch hours, equivalent to 12,699 years of continuous viewing. It compares the channel's rank on YouTube to others like Mr. Beast and T-Series, emphasizing YouTube's 10.4% share over platforms like Netflix and Hulu. The host attributes YouTube's success to its depth of content, citing interviews that surpass traditional media in detail and engagement.

Takeaways

• 🎥 The speaker's YouTube channel has reached 1 billion views and has accumulated 105 million watch hours, which is equivalent to 12,699 years of continuous viewing.
• 📈 The channel has grown to almost 4.5 million subscribers, ranking 929 in subscriber count and 17,812 in video view count on YouTube.
• 🆚 When compared to other YouTube channels, Mr. Beast, known for having a massive following, ranks 16th in video views with 59 billion views, indicating the scale of YouTube's content variety.
• 🌐 The number one YouTube channel, T-Series, has 274 million subscribers and 267 billion views, showcasing the global reach and popularity of certain channels.
• 📺 YouTube is outperforming traditional media and other streaming platforms, accounting for 10.4% of the total TV and streaming market share as of July 2024.
• 🗣️ The speaker emphasizes the depth and freedom of content on YouTube, such as lengthy interviews that traditional media might not accommodate.
• 🎶 The speaker's interviews focus on the music and professional aspects of the guests' careers, providing detailed insights into their work.
• 📝 The speaker's knowledge of the guests' work is extensive, allowing for in-depth discussions that traditional media interviews might not cover.
• 🔍 The speaker acknowledges the challenge of getting certain high-profile guests on the channel due to their publicists' unfamiliarity with YouTube's impact.
• 💪 The speaker appreciates the audience's support over the years and encourages new viewers to subscribe and share their thoughts.

Q & A

How many views has the speaker's YouTube channel reached?

The speaker's YouTube channel has reached 1 billion views.

How many watch hours does the channel have, and what does that equate to in years?

The channel has 105,738,184 watch hours, which equates to approximately 12,699 years.

What significant event was happening on Earth 12,699 years ago?

12,699 years ago, Earth was moving out of the Ice Age into a warmer, more settled period of human development.

How many subscribers does the speaker's channel have?

The speaker's channel has almost 4.5 million subscribers.

What is the rank of the speaker's channel in terms of subscriber count on YouTube?

The speaker's channel ranks 929th in terms of subscriber count on YouTube.

Who is the number one YouTube channel in terms of subscribers according to the script?

The number one YouTube channel in terms of subscribers is 'tseries' with 274 million subscribers.

What percentage of the Neelon Gauge does YouTube hold, and how does it compare to other platforms?

YouTube holds 10.4% of the Neelon Gauge, which is above Netflix at 8.4%, Amazon Prime Video at 3.4%, Hulu at 2.7%, and Disney at 2.1%.

Why does the speaker believe YouTube is outperforming traditional media?

The speaker believes YouTube is outperforming traditional media because it allows for more in-depth content, longer interviews, and more control over the content by the creators.

What is the average length of the interviews the speaker has conducted on his channel?

The average length of the interviews conducted by the speaker is 1 hour.

Why does the speaker think his interview with Sting has more views than traditional media appearances?

The speaker believes his interview with Sting has more views because it focuses on Sting's music and career in depth, rather than fluff content, and because he knows Sting's entire catalog and can ask informed questions.

Why hasn't the speaker been able to interview certain high-profile musicians like Jimmy Page or David Gilmore?

The speaker hasn't been able to interview certain high-profile musicians because their publicists may not be aware of YouTube's influence, or the musicians themselves may not be interested.