Google preparing to roll out paid subscription channels on YouTube - TechSpot - 0 views
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Google is preparing to roll out a paid subscription service for some of the specialist video channels on YouTube.
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The subscription service is expected to be rolled out soon, meaning it could be launched as early as this week.
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As professionally produced videos that were once only available on network television become more common on the Internet, YouTube is looking at ways to leverage the medium and expand their revenue stream using the subscription-based model. In the past 18 months, YouTube has reportedly spent more than $200 million on advances to dozens of start-up channels.
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Earlier this year it was also suggested that YouTube could be working on pay-per-view and à la carte options for video channels.
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Paid subscription for youtube channel services to roll out soon, as soon as this week. It could be bad or good news. More people will surely hope onboard YouTube when there is more money and folks living off YouTube will finally get to earn some money. Contents may now come with price tag to be able to view. for Niko and Video Team