What YouTube Actually Wants in 2026

Learn what the YouTube algorithm wants in 2026 🔥Apply for our exclusive 2-day Las Vegas event designed to take your channel to the next level ➡️ http://thinkmediamastermind.com/ This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 📘 Connect With Rene Ritchie ➡️ @ReneRitchie ➡️ @creatorinsider ➡️ @YouTubeInsider ➡️ https://reneritchie.net/ ➡️ https://twitter.com/reneritchie ➡️ https://twitter.com/YouTubeLiaison 🔥Apply for our exclusive 2-day Las Vegas event designed to take your channel to the next level ➡️ http://thinkmediamastermind.com/ ☎️ Posting but not growing? Let’s fix your YouTube strategy → Apply for Coaching ➡️ http://ViralVideoCoach.com 📘Primal Branding Book: https://geni.us/hU68 ============================= 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Think Media Podcast HERE: ============================= Apple: https://apple.co/2F3tmIS Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qevE8 ============================= This Video was Filmed Using: ============================= Camera: Amazon ➡️ https://geni.us/OtgK7lu B&H ➡️ https://geni.us/eBARlSU Lens: Amazon ➡️ https://geni.us/LHY5yN B&H ➡️ hhttps://geni.us/KbA64 Microphone: Amazon ➡️ https://geni.us/F6Aln B&H ➡️ https://geni.us/oXHfi ============================= Our mission here at Think Media is to help 1 Million purpose-driven entrepreneurs go full-time doing what they love and making an impact through the power of video. ⏱️Timecodes⏱️ 0:00 What the YouTube algorithm rewards in 2026 0:43 Everything to know about YouTube recommendations 3:30 How to truly standout on YouTube in 2026 6:52 Why YouTube might be punishing repetitive content 9:09 Why the YouTube subscription feed has changed 11:22 New Shorts updates & features to know 14:25 How to properly start a new YouTube channel today (YouTube employee explains) 23:55 Why is YouTube demonetizing channels 30:59 YouTube AI tools you need to understand 35:34 Changes to YouTube live explained 37:00 What should creators pay attention to within YouTube's future Here are the ways to work with us here at Think Media: ⚡️FREE CLASS: Watch our FREE YouTube class here: http://ThinkMasterclass.com ⚡️BOOK: Check out the #1 best-selling book YouTube Secrets here: https://ytsecrets.com/ For support inquires, or business inquiries, please go to https://courses.seancannell.com/think-media-support-page Music provided by Epidemic Sounds. Start your free trial here ➡️ https://ThinkMediaSounds.com Connect with Sean Cannell on Social Media http://seancannell.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancannell/ https://twitter.com/seancannell https://instagram.com/seancannell https://www.facebook.com/seanthinks QUESTION — What videos would you like us to make on this channel? About this video: Welcome to the Think Media Podcast! In each episode, Sean Cannell from Think Media shares the importance of video marketing. This show will teach you the video marketing trends in 2026 and what is next for digital marketing. If you’re asking what are the social media marketing trends, then this video is for you. Read through our YouTube disclaimer policy here: https://go.thinkmedia.com/youtube-disclaimer #ThinkMediaPodcast #thinkpodcast #SeanCannell