Founders & Origins
Who are the three co-founders of YouTube?
Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim
What year did YouTube introduce its first official logo?
2005
In which year did Google acquire YouTube?
2006
As of 2020, where does YouTube rank among the world's most visited websites?
Second, after Google.
Which feature, introduced in 2007, allowed users to leave video responses to other videos?
Video Replies (Discontinued in 2013)
In what year was YouTube founded?
2005
In which year did YouTube first introduce a flatter, minimalist version of its logo, moving away from the 3D-style design?
2011
In what year did YouTube reach 1 billion monthly active users?
2013
How many percentage of users who have an own account on this service?
80%
What feature allows users to express approval of a video?
The "Like" button.
Before focusing on video sharing, what was YouTube's original concept?
A dating site where users could upload videos to their profiles.
In which year did YouTube introduce a flatter, more minimalist logo design?
2013
In what year did YouTube introduce "YouTube Shorts," its platform for short-form video content?
2020
As of recent statistics, approximately how many monthly active users does YouTube have worldwide?
Approximately 2.5 billion
What is YouTube's subscription service called?
YouTube Premium
On which symbolic date did YouTube's dating service launch?
St. Valentine's Day, February 14, 2005
What significant change was made to the YouTube logo in 2017?
The introduction of the red "Play" button icon to the left of the wordmark.
What was the first video uploaded to YouTube?
"Me at the zoo," uploaded by Jawed Karim.
How is YouTube expected to adapt its branding in the future?
New formats and devices.
What is the name of YouTube's platform dedicated to children?
YouTube Kids
Which existing video hosting service was already available when YouTube was launched?
Vimeo
In the early years, the YouTube logo had a slogan underneath. What was the slogan?
"Broadcast Yourself."
In which year did Google acquire YouTube, and what was the acquisition amount?
In 2006, for $1.6 billion.
Which technologies might be integrated into YouTube’s branding strategy?
Virtual and augmented reality.
What does YouTube aim to provide for its users through its future branding efforts?
A platform for learning, sharing, and engagement.